"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. pg. 544. REV. W. A. WILLIS There are probably few men in the state of Oregon who have worked with more zeal in the vineyard of the Lord and at the same time looked after agricultural interests with more energy than the subject of this sketch. Mr. Willis was one of the very first settlers in Deer creek valley, having selected and located his present valuable farm in 1852, and in that year built his present residence -- a view of which appears in this history. Mr. Willis is a Kentuckian by birth, born in Todd county, November 15, 1822, and in his early childhood was taught the strict religious principles of the M. E. church, the fruits of that teaching culminating in his becoming a minister of that denomination. In 1852 he crossed the plains to this coast, since which time he has resided on his present place, consisting of 400 acres, seven miles east of Roseburg. Mr. Willis is married, and has a family of three children. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.