Isaac Willis

Isaac Willis was born 10 Dec 1897 in Hayes township, Charlevoix county. His parents were Lazarus Willis and Lucy Scott.

Isaac first attended the government school in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 1901-1902, cause of discharge being "too small." He was 5 years old. He next attended the government school in Genoa, Nebraska, 1903-1906, leaving at the end of his term. Third school was in Tomah, Wisconsin, again leaving because his term there ended. Isaac then enrolled at Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, attending from 10 Oct 1913 until he left 6 Jun 1917 to join the Navy.

Isaac served on the U.S.S. Kentucky




Records:

Isaac Willis student file at Carlisle.

Documents concerning Isaac Willis

Letter to leave Navy

Lazarus Willis student file at Carlisle