In 1836 Betsy Willy was the sole executrix of her late husband's will.
In 1851 Betsy Willey, aged 56, born in Grade Cornwall, widow, was visiting (her son James and his family) in Polteskoe, Ruan Minor Cornwall.
In 1861 Betsy Willey, aged 66, born in Ruan Minor, widow, was visiting her daughter Priscilla Pengilly and her family in Davey's Row, Illogan Cornwall.
In 1871 Betsey Willey, aged 71 [sic], born in Helston Cornwall, widow, formerly charwoman, was boarding in Lower Road, Helston.