Photograph of the original grave marker of William W. Willis, in the Baptist Rest Cemetery in Brundidge, Alabama. The broken marker reads "In Memory of W. W. Willis."

Photograph of the grave marker of William W. Willis, located in the Baptist Rest Cemetery in Pike County, Alabama. It reads: "William W. Willis, GA Militia, War of 1812, (ca.)1794-1874." A small cross in a circle is engraved at the top of the marker. This marble grave marker was obtained by T. Bradford Willis from the Veterans Affairs, and he placed it at the grave of William W. Willis.

Photograph of the headstone of Elizabeth Middlebrook Willis at Baptist Rest Cemetery. It reads: "Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of W. W. Willis, born April 20th, 1795, died Nov. 15th, 1862; Aged 67 y'rs 6 mo's & 25 days."

Photograph of the grave markers of Elizabeth Middlebrook Willis and William W. Willis at the Baptist Rest Cemetery. Elizabeth Willis' headstone is significantly larger than her husband's. Foliage can be seen in the background.

Photograph of the grave marker of Frances Willis Pierson, located at the Baptist Rest Cemetery in Brundidge, Alabama. It reads: "Frances Willis, wife of T. J. Pierson, born May 1, 1817, died June 22, 1888."

Photograph of the grave marker of Thomas J. Peirson, Sr. at the Baptist Rest Cemetery. It reads: "T. J. Peirson, Sen. Born May 20th, 1812. Died Aug. 29th, 1861. Aged 49 y'rs, 3 mo's & 9 days."

Photograph of the grave marker of J. M. Peirson at Baptist Rest Cemetery in Pike County, Alabama. It reads: "J. M. Peirson, born Dec. 11th, 1840, died Oct. 13th, 1868; Aged 27 y'rs, 10 mo's, & 2 days."

Photograph of the grave marker of Fannie Peirson at Baptist Rest Cemetery in Pike County, Alabama. It reads: "Miss Fannie Peirson, born March 22nd, 1851, died June 1st, 1869; aged 18 y'rs, 2 mo's & 9 days."

Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.

Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This letter details his family history.