About Francis Willis
Lived 1745 – 1829 (aged 84). Francis Willis was an American politician.
Francis Willis (January 5, 1745 – January 25, 1829) was a United States representative from the state of Georgia.
Biography Willis was born in Frederick County in the Virginia Colony. He served as captain and colonel in the Revolutionary War in 1777 and 1778 in Grayson's Regiment under Colonel William Grayson.
He moved to Wilkes County, Georgia in 1784 and was elected to the United States House of Representatives as an at-large representative from Georgia. He served one term during the 2nd United States Congress from March 4, 1791, until March 3, 1793.
After his congressional service, Willis moved to Maury County, Tennessee, and died there in 1829.
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Who was Francis Willis?
American politician (1745-1829)
When was Francis Willis born?
Francis Willis was born on 5 January 1745 in Frederick County.
When did Francis Willis die?
Francis Willis died on 25 January 1829 in Maury County.
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Francis Willis was a politician.
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Francis Willis was American.
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