Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives
The Willis and Wayment family papers
UUS_COLL MSS 329
1 box
.25 linear foot
1882-1947
This collection consists of Willis and Wayment family history materials in the form of correspondence, diaries, family photos, family pedigrees and biographies.
Material in English
Processed in February of 2008.
This collection was donated by Walter R. Averett, son of Sylvia Willis Averett, on September 15, 1998.
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Initial Citation: The Willis and Wayment family papers USU_COLL MSS 329, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 329, USUSCA.
Samuel Willis was born on August 13, 1876 in Toquerville, Utah to Nancy Cedenia Bagley Willis and Merrill Erastus Willis.
Mary Jane Wayment was born on May 8, 1889 in Salt Creek (now Warren), Utah to English immigrants Joseph Wayment and Ann Reed Wayment.
Samuel Willis and Mary Jane Wayment Willis were married September 18, 1901 in Salt Lake City and had two children: Nina Willis Kingston, born on January 29, 1904 and Sylvia Willis Averett, born on November 26, 1905.
This collection consists of Willis and Wayment family history materials in the form of correspondence, diaries, family photos, family pedigrees and biographies (many of these materials were donated as photocopies). In most instances, the donor has also provided a typed copy for each original letter. The collection is arranged in chronological order.
Arranged in chronological order.
Railroads--Utah--History--Sources.
Correspondence
Diaries
Railroads
Inventory
1882-1947
(15 folders)
Wayment and Willis family pedigrees
undated
1
1
Photocopy of photograph from Salt Lake Tribune of Golden Spike ceremony at Promontory Point, 1869 featuring Joseph and John Wayment
1947 June 20
1
2
Photocopies of family photos that include captions that identify each person
1898-1922
1
3
Ann Reed Wayment biography and newspaper clippings
undated
1
4
Joseph Wayment biography, typed and obituary, newspaper clipping
undated
1
5
Photocopy of "Life Sketch of Samuel B. Willis" and blessing
1882 November 7
1
6
Correspondence between Samuel Willis and Mary Jane Wayment Willis
1901-1904
1
7
Includes original letters and typed copy of each letter
Photocopy of handwritten notes about Samuel, Mary Jane and Sylvia Willis
undated
1
8
Photocopy of Samuel Willis' obituary from the Morning Examiner
1905 September 23
1
9
Includes two copies
Typed copy of Sylvia's diary
1919 January 1 - 1922 June 11
1
10
Includes two copies
Original copy of Sylvia Willis' diary
undated
1
11
Photocopy of typed manuscript titled, "Life Story of Nancy Cedenia Bagley Willis As Written by Her"
1924 December 18
1
12
Correspondence from Ann Reed Wayment to Sylvia Willis and Mary Jane Waldram Willis
1912-1931
1
13
Includes original letters and typed copy of each letter.
Letter from Cedenia Willis to daughter-in-law Mary Waldram
1940 December 19
1
14
Includes original letter and envelope as well as typed copy.
Walter R. Averett (donor) biographical information. Mr. Averett is the son of Sylvia Willis Averett
undated
1
15