In 1940 Tommy Dorsey's lead singer, Jack Leonard, quit and Sinatra began a two-year stay with the trombonist. During those years, the band consistently hit the Top 10 (15 entries in 1940â41, including their first, the #1 hit I'll Never Smile Again).
ORIGIN OF THE SURNAME WILLIS. Some research indicates the surname ISN'T of Welsh origin, but of Norman origin. Supposedly the Willises came to England with William the Conquerer in the 11th century.The surname, Willis, also, doesn't have any other roots in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, although there are plenty of Willises scattered about these four countries at this time. They originally came during the Norman invasion.he surname, Willis, also, doesn't have any other roots in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, although there are plenty of Willises scattered about these four countries at this time.
Origin of the name Wesley: Transferred use of the surname taken from the place-name Westley which is derived from the Old English elements west (west) and lÄah (wood, clearing, meadow). The surname has the definition dweller near the western wood or clearing.. Var: Wesly, Westly, Wezley. Short: Wes.e call him Wes. I love that his name is easy to spell and pronounce, but pretty uncommon. I didn't want him to have the same name as five other kids in his class! His name is perfect for him, and it goes well with his big sister's name (Vivian).