Elizabeth Williams1

b. 1837
Family
Father*Richard Williams1 b. 1810
Mother*Phebe Harris1 b. 1812
Birth*1837Elizabeth Williams was born about 1837 in Virginia.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185013 August 1850Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in the household of her parents in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. She was 13 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Richard and Phebe Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 175b-176a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Ellis Williams1

b. 1851
Family
Father*John J. Williams1 b. 1832
Mother*Christina Wine1 b. 1833
Birth*1851Ellis Williams was born about 1851 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*1870He married Rhoda J. Ellison, daughter of William Ellison and Catharine Cutlip, in 1870 in Braxton County, West Virginia.2 
(Son) Census US 187018 July 1870Ellis was enumerated with his wife and son on the 1870 census taken on 18 July 1870 in the household of his parents near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Franklin, Braxton County, West Virginia. He was 19 years old and farming with his father. His wife, Rhoda J., was 17 years old and keeping house with his mother, and their baby son, Asa, was two months old.1 

Family

 Rhoda J. Ellison b. 1852

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John J. and Christina Williams, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 427B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Ellis Williams and Rhoda J Ellison in 1870 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.

Elmer Williams1

b. 1861
Family
Father*Amos F. Williams1 b. 9 May 1831, d. 13 Jul 1894
Mother*Mary Jane Virginia Stedman1 b. 5 Sep 1832, d. 15 Jun 1904
Birth*1861Elmer Williams was born about 1861 in Kentucky.1 
(Son) Census US 187014 June 1870Elmer was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Ward 5, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. He was 9 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 18809 November 1880Elmer was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 9 November 1880 in the household of his parents in St. Louis, Missouri. He was 19 years old and a coffee broker.2 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos and "Nancy" Williams, Covington Ward 5, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_478; Page: 144A; Family History Library Film: 545977. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos F. and Mary J.V. Williams, Saint Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 730; Page: 273C; Enumeration District: 201. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Emma E. Williams1

b. 1873
Family
Father*Hugh J. Williams1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jun 1910
Mother*Almira Cutlip1 b. 1840, d. 14 Aug 1877
Birth*1873Emma E. Williams was born about 1873 in West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Hugh J. Williams, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Enoch Williams1

Family
Marriage*He married Hannah Grey.1 

Family

 Hannah Grey
Children 1.Hannah Williams1 b. 1767, d. 29 Jul 1844
 2.Margaret Williams+2 b. 24 May 1771, d. 15 Feb 1823

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 245-246. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 246.

Flora Williams1

b. 1867
Family
Father*Amos F. Williams1 b. 9 May 1831, d. 13 Jul 1894
Mother*Mary Jane Virginia Stedman1 b. 5 Sep 1832, d. 15 Jun 1904
Birth*1867Flora Williams was born about 1867 in Kentucky.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187014 June 1870Flora was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Ward 5, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. She was 3 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18809 November 1880Flora was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 9 November 1880 in the household of her parents in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the year.2 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos and "Nancy" Williams, Covington Ward 5, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: M593_478; Page: 144A; Family History Library Film: 545977. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Amos F. and Mary J.V. Williams, Saint Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 730; Page: 273C; Enumeration District: 201. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Frank Williams1

b. 19 August 1903, d. 12 October 1990
Family
Father*William Williams2,3 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 31 Dec 1925
Mother*Mary Arminta Kissner1,2 b. 1879, d. 1952
Birth*19 August 1903Frank Williams was born on 19 August 1903 in Pope Township, Fayette County, Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*15 September 1928He married Hulda L. Tacke, daughter of Fred Tacke and Myrtle Edna Gerrish, on 15 September 1928.2,4 
Death*12 October 1990He died on 12 October 1990 in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, at age 871,2 
Burial* and was buried in Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, Marion County.2 

Family

 Hulda L. Tacke b. 15 Oct 1911, d. 7 Aug 1999

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Arminta (Kissner) Williams, Memorial# 94001219. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank Williams, Memorial# 90261806.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Williams, Memorial# 94001351.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hulda L. (Tacke) Williams, Memorial# 90261824.

Frederick Augustus Williams1

b. 15 August 1834
Family
Father*David Lewis Williams1 b. c 1806, d. 1855
Mother*Mary Fowke1 b. 8 Feb 1792, d. 2 Jul 1852
Birth*15 August 1834Frederick Augustus Williams was born in 15 August 1834.1 
Residence*He was identified by the source as Frederick Augustus Williams of Brecon, Breconshire, Wales.1 
Occupation*Both brothers, Frederick Augustus Williams and William Alfred Williams were appointed as Second Masters at Fauconbridge School, Beccles, Suffolk County, England.1 
(Son) Census Wales 18416 June 1841Adelaide Mary, David Arthur Fowke, William Alfred, Henry Edward and Frederick Augustus appeared on the 1841 census taken as of the night of 6 June 1841 in the household of their parents at Trallwn Newbridge, Eglwysilan, Caerphilly, Glamorganshire, Wales. David's age was noted as 35 and his occupation as Clergyman. Mary's age was recorded as 40. Adelaide Mary was 13, David Arthur "Fouter" was 12, William Alfred 10, Edward Henry 8 and Frederick Augustus 6.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S765] The Bell Family at Links - Genealogy, online at http://genealogy.links.org. Compiled by Camilla von Massenbach at e-mail address. Even though the database is a beta version and sourcing is incomplete, hard to find or absent, it provided some confirming information and new clues about the Bell family. Hereinafter cited as Bell Family at Links - Genealogy.
  2. [S310] 1841 Wales Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David Williams, Class: HO107; Piece 1414; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Eglwysilan; County: Glamorgan; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 18; Page: 1; Line: 18; GSU roll: 464326. Hereinafter cited as 1841 Wales Census.

George E. Williams1,2

b. July 1869, d. before 24 May 1905
Family
Birth*July 1869George E. Williams was born in July 1869 in Illinois.2 
Marriage*1890He married, as her first husband, Bessie R Fanning, daughter of Joab M. Fanning and Lucinda Grimsly, in 1890.1,2 
Census US 1900*9 June 1900Bessie and George E. Williams were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. George was 30 years of age and a farmer who rented his farm. Bessie was 29. The couple had been married for 10 years and Bessie had given birth to one child and he was living, although not enumerated in his parents' household in 1900. Fletcher Fanning, who was 16 years old, resided with the couple. He was described as a farm hand and no relationship to Bessie was identified.2 
Death*before 24 May 1905He died before 24 May 1905, the date his widow remarried.3,4 

Family

 Bessie R Fanning b. Dec 1870, d. 12 Mar 1951
Child 1.George W. Williams5 b. 1900, d. 1980

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Bessie R. (Fanning) Gordon, Memorial# 188437978. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George E. and Bessie R. Williams, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, Frank T. Gordon and Bessie R. Williams, Pierce County, 24 May 1905. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Bessie W. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374327. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George W. Williams, Memorial# 88527953.

George W. Williams1

b. 1900, d. 1980
Family
Father*George E. Williams1 b. Jul 1869, d. b 24 May 1905
Mother*Bessie R Fanning1 b. Dec 1870, d. 12 Mar 1951
Birth*1900George W. Williams was born in 1900 in Illinois.1,2 
(Son) Census US 191015 April 1910George appeared on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in the household of his mother in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 9 years old and had attended school within the year.2 
(Son) Census US 192013 January 1920George appeared on the 1920 census taken on 13 January 1920 in the household of his mother and stepfather, Frank T. Gordon, at 2210 1/2 Broadway North, Seattle, King County, Washington. He was 19 years old and had attended school any time since 1 September 1919.3 
Death*1980He died in 1980 at about age 801 
Burial* and was buried in Mausoleum MN106 (Lilac), L-6, Niche 21 of the Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, George W. Williams, Memorial# 88527953. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Bessie W. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: T624_314; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1374327. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank T. and Bessie R. Gordon, Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1927; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 170. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

George W. Williams1

b. 1835
Family
Father*Richard Williams1 b. 1810
Mother*Phebe Harris1 b. 1812
Birth*1835George W. Williams was born about 1835 in Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 185013 August 1850George W. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 15 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Richard and Phebe Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 175b-176a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Hannah Williams1

b. 1767, d. 29 July 1844
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Enoch Williams1
Mother*Hannah Grey1
Birth*1767Hannah Williams was born in 1767.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Heaton, son of Isaac Heaton and Hannah Bowen, probably in Pennsylvania.1 
Relationship Note*Hannah's sister Margaret married Isaac's brother James.1 
(Wife) Relocation1802Hannah's husband Isaac, with his brothers James and Daniel, moved with their families just 1802 to Ohio to start an iron works in the Mahoning Valley. Each of the brothers set up his own furnace, and while his brothers became very successful, it is believed that Isaac did not continue his business.1,2 
(Wife) Death6 October 1836Hannah became a widow when Isaac Heaton died on 6 October 1836.3,4 
Death*29 July 1844She died on 29 July 1844 in the township of Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio,1 
Burial* and was buried in Union Cemetery, Niles.1 

Family

 Isaac Heaton b. 29 Oct 1768, d. 6 Oct 1836

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 245-246. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1403] Multiple authors, History of Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches (in 2 volumes); downloaded from the Boston Public Library EBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Cleveland, Ohio: H.Z. Williams & Bro, 1882), Volume I, page 370. Hereinafter cited as History of Trumbull and Mahoning Counties.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 242, noting his year of death as 1834.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 245-246, noting his date of death as 06 October 1836.

Henry Edward Williams1

b. 1834
Family
Father*David Lewis Williams1 b. c 1806, d. 1855
Mother*Mary Fowke1 b. 8 Feb 1792, d. 2 Jul 1852
Birth*1834Henry Edward Williams was born in 18341 
Baptism23 January 1834 and was baptized on 23 January 1834 in Brewood, Staffordshire, England.1 
Residence*He was identified by the source as Henry Edward Williams of Bristol, England.1 
(Son) Census Wales 18416 June 1841Adelaide Mary, David Arthur Fowke, William Alfred, Henry Edward and Frederick Augustus appeared on the 1841 census taken as of the night of 6 June 1841 in the household of their parents at Trallwn Newbridge, Eglwysilan, Caerphilly, Glamorganshire, Wales. David's age was noted as 35 and his occupation as Clergyman. Mary's age was recorded as 40. Adelaide Mary was 13, David Arthur "Fouter" was 12, William Alfred 10, Edward Henry 8 and Frederick Augustus 6.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S765] The Bell Family at Links - Genealogy, online at http://genealogy.links.org. Compiled by Camilla von Massenbach at e-mail address. Even though the database is a beta version and sourcing is incomplete, hard to find or absent, it provided some confirming information and new clues about the Bell family. Hereinafter cited as Bell Family at Links - Genealogy.
  2. [S310] 1841 Wales Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David Williams, Class: HO107; Piece 1414; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Eglwysilan; County: Glamorgan; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 18; Page: 1; Line: 18; GSU roll: 464326. Hereinafter cited as 1841 Wales Census.

Herb Williams1

b. 1890
Family
Birth*1890Herb Williams was born about 1890 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
Marriage*4 July 1910He married first, as her first husband, Mamie Minerva Hosey, daughter of John Henry Hosey and Saphrona Knight, on 4 July 1910 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
Divorce*Herb Williams and Mamie M. (Hosey) Williams separated, and were likely divorced, not long after their marriage. Mamie married a second time in May 1914, and we believe Herb had married a second time before 1920.2 

Family

 Mamie Minerva Hosey b. 18 Oct 1889, d. 9 Jul 1962

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mamie Hosey, age 21, born in Braxton County, West Virginia, and Herbe Williams, age 20, born in Braxton County, West Virginia, on 4 July 1910 in Braxton County, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Joseph A Lewis, age 54, born about 1860 in Greenbrier, West Virginia, and Mamie V Williams, age 26, born about 1888 in Braxton County, West Virginia, married on 18 May 1914 in Braxton County, West Virginia.

Honora May Williams1,2

b. 1871, d. 22 June 1958
Family
Birth*1871Honora May Williams was born in 1871 in Ohio.2 
Name VariationShe was called Ora.2 
Marriage*She married Harry Thomas Thorne Sr.1,2,3 
(Wife) Death21 February 1938Ora became a widow when Harry Thomas Thorne Sr. died on 21 February 1938 at age 64.3 
Death*22 June 1958She died on 22 June 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, at about age 872 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Fancher Cemetery, Harlem, Delaware County, Ohio.2 

Family

 Harry Thomas Thorne Sr. b. 30 May 1873, d. 21 Feb 1938
Child 1.Harry Thomas Thorne Jr.1 b. 19 Sep 1898, d. 21 Sep 1970

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry T Thorne of Columbus, Ohio, age 31, helper, born on 19 September 1898 in Columbus Ohio, son of H. T. Thorne and Honorah Williams, and Elinore Heaton of Columbus, Ohio, age 24, teacher, born on 7 September 1905, daughter of Norman Heaton and Lena Arrick, married on 7 June 1930 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001862036. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Honora May “Ora” (Williams) Thorne, Memorial# 143379097. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harry Thomas Thorne Sr., Memorial# 143378912.

Hugh J. Williams1,2

b. 1838, d. 14 June 1910
Family
Father*Richard Williams1 b. 1810
Mother*Phebe Harris1 b. 1812
Birth*1838Hugh J. Williams was born about 1838 in Virginia.1 
Name VariationHugh J. Williams was also known as simply H. J. Williams.3 
(Son) Census US 185013 August 1850Hugh was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 12 years old.1 
Marriage*He married Almira Cutlip, daughter of John Cutlip and Rachel __?__.4,2 
(Husband) Death14 August 1877Hugh became a widower when Almira (Cutlip) Williams died on 14 August 1877 at about age 37.4 
Marriage1884He married second, as her second husband, Diana G. (Carpenter) Dillon, daughter of John L. Carpenter and Nancy J. Perrine, in 1884 in Braxton County, West Virginia. They had both been widowed.3 
Death*14 June 1910He died on 14 June 1910 in Erbacon, Webster County, West Virginia, at about age 72.5 

Family

 Almira Cutlip b. 1840, d. 14 Aug 1877
Children 1.Richard Williams2 b. 1858
 2.Sarah A. Williams2 b. 1862
 3.William H. Williams2 b. 1864
 4.Mary J. Williams2 b. 1866
 5.James E. Williams6 b. 1870
 6.Emma E. Williams6 b. 1873

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Richard and Phebe Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 175b-176a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Hugh J. and Almira Williams, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 427A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dianna Dillian and H J Williams in 1884 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  4. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Almira Williams on 14 August 1877 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 37, born about 1840 daughter of John Cutlip and Rachel, referencing FHL Film# 163711. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  5. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of H. J. Williams on 14 June 1910 in Erbacon, Webster County, West Virginia, age 71 years 11 months 20 days, born about 1839, referencing FHL Film# 593538.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Hugh J. Williams, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Hugh L. Williams1

b. 1839
Family
Father*James Williams2,1 b. 1806
Mother*Bathsheba __?__2,1 b. 1808
Birth*1839Hugh L. Williams was born in 1839 in Braxton County, Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 185012 August 1850Hugh L. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 12 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 11 years old.2 
Marriage*2 May 1857He married Mary Ann Crawford, daughter of John Crawford and Susan Woods, on 2 May 1857 in Braxton County, Virginia.1 

Family

 Mary Ann Crawford b. 1837

Citations

  1. [S2539] Multiple authors, Vital statistics, 1853-1860 of West Virginia. Although the title of this collection indicates West Virginia, the area was actually still a part of the state of Virginia until it was officially admitted as a U.S. state as West Virginia on June 20, 1863. This collection is a microreproduction of original manuscripts held at the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, and includes births, marriages and deaths: marriage on 2 May 1857 in Braxton County, Virginia, of Mary Ann Crawford, age 20, born about 1837 in Braxton County, to John and Susan Crawford, and Hugh L. Williams, age 18, farmer, born about 1839 in Braxton County to James and Basheba Williams, referencing FHL Film# 34484, DGS# 7499352, image# 322 of 503, Line# 11; on 10 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Vital statistics, 1853-1860 of West Virginia.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Bathsheba Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 175a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

James Williams1

Family
Marriage*He married Sarah Barney, daughter of John Barney and Mary Throope.2 
(Witness to Deed) Land Records13 July 1739James Williams witnessed the signatures of Zebulon Field, a yeoman, and his wife Anne Field when they sold land in Taunton, Bristol County, to William Leonard, a cordwainer, on 13 July 1739.1 
Relationship Note*Based upon the proximity of their properties in Taunton, there was very likely a sibling or other close family relationship between James Williams, Anne (Williams) Field and Abiel Williams.1 

Family

 Sarah Barney b. 28 Oct 1705

Citations

  1. [S597] Bristol County (Mass.) deed records, v. 1-556, (1686-1900 and 1686-1956) index -, 1686-1956. Microreproduction of original records in the registrar's office, Taunton, Massachusetts. Includes index. Note: Part I of Volume 7, pages 1-654 of this series was found on Film# 1405193 and has been referenced separately in this project as Source# 597. Film# 465433, Book 26, page 285, Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Bristol County, Massachusetts Deeds: Taunton Registry (1686-1900).
  2. [S1197] William Frederick Adams, Barney: Barney 1634 and Hosmer 1635, viewed and downloaded from www.familysearch.org, a digitized copy of a microreproduction of the original. (Springfield, Massachusetts: W.F. Adams, 1912), pages 33-40. Hereinafter cited as Barney 1634 and Hosmer 1635.

James Williams1

b. 1806
Family
Birth*1806James Williams was born about 1806 in Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Bathsheba __?__.1,2 
Census US 1850*12 August 1850Bathsheba and James Williams were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 12 August 1850 in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. James was 44 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $185, and Bathsheba was 42 years of age. Four children were enumerated with them in 1850. Edward R. was 18 years old and working with his father as a farmer; and Serena M., Nancy Jane and Hugh L. were ages 16, 15 and 11 years, respectively.1 

Family

 Bathsheba __?__ b. 1808
Children 1.Edward R. Williams1 b. 1832
 2.Serena M. Williams1 b. 1834
 3.Nancy Jane Williams1 b. 1836
 4.Hugh L. Williams1,2 b. 1839

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Bathsheba Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 175a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2539] Multiple authors, Vital statistics, 1853-1860 of West Virginia. Although the title of this collection indicates West Virginia, the area was actually still a part of the state of Virginia until it was officially admitted as a U.S. state as West Virginia on June 20, 1863. This collection is a microreproduction of original manuscripts held at the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, and includes births, marriages and deaths: marriage on 2 May 1857 in Braxton County, Virginia, of Mary Ann Crawford, age 20, born about 1837 in Braxton County, to John and Susan Crawford, and Hugh L. Williams, age 18, farmer, born about 1839 in Braxton County to James and Basheba Williams, referencing FHL Film# 34484, DGS# 7499352, image# 322 of 503, Line# 11; on 10 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Vital statistics, 1853-1860 of West Virginia.

James B. Williams1

b. 15 December 1838, d. 28 August 1894
Family
Father*Thomas Williams3 b. 1818, d. 10 Jan 1899
Mother*Mariah Carver2,1 b. Oct 1821
Birth*15 December 1838James B. Williams was born on 15 December 1838 in Kentucky.1,4 
Marriage*He married Joseph Ann Carver, daughter of James Carver and Malinda Bridges.1,5 
Death*28 August 1894He died on 28 August 1894 at age 551 
Burial* and was buried in Williams Cemetery #1, Austin, Barren County, Kentucky.1 

Family

 Joseph Ann Carver b. 20 Feb 1845

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James B. Williams, Memorial# 100932052. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mariah (Carver) Williams, Memorial# 112415783.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Williams, Memorial# 112415702.
  4. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Mariah Williams, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 950; Family History Library Film: 803354. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jo Ann (Carver) Williams, Memorial# 58126751.

James E. Williams1

b. 1839
Family
Father*Richard Williams1 b. 1810
Mother*Phebe Harris1 b. 1812
Birth*1839James E. Williams was born about 1839 in Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 185013 August 1850James E. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 13 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 11 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Richard and Phebe Williams, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Pages: 175b-176a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

James E. Williams1

b. 1870
Family
Father*Hugh J. Williams1 b. 1838, d. 14 Jun 1910
Mother*Almira Cutlip1 b. 1840, d. 14 Aug 1877
Birth*1870James E. Williams was born about 1870 in West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Hugh J. Williams, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

James Garfield Williams1

b. 22 September 1881
Family
Father*William H. Williams1 b. 10 Oct 1845, d. 22 Sep 1925
Mother*Mary F. Davis1 b. 13 Jun 1860, d. 12 Jan 1930
Birth*22 September 1881James Garfield Williams was born on 22 September 1881 in Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of James Garfield Williams on 22 September 1881 in Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia, son of W H Williams and Mary Davis, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.

Jane Williams1

Family
Father*William Williams1
Mother*Jane Woodward1
Birth*Jane Williams was born in England.1 

Citations

  1. [S1192] Winifred Lovering Holman, "English Ancestry of Richard Williams and his wife Frances (Deighton) Williams", viewed and printed from NEHGS online at www.americanancestors.org, The American Genealogist and New Haven Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 9 and 10 (1932-1933): Volume 9, page 138. Hereinafter cited as "Richard Williams and Frances Deighton."

Jane Williams1

b. 1796
Family
Birth*1796Jane Williams was born about 1796 in Virginia.2 
Marriage*24 February 1816She married John Trusty on 24 February 1816 in Estill County, Kentucky.1,3 

Family

 John Trusty b. 1794
Children 1.Mary Ann Trusty+1,3 b. 1 Feb 1819, d. 9 Jan 1892
 2.Levi J. Trusty2,4 b. 18 Oct 1834, d. 8 Feb 1916

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ann (Trusty) Belcher, Memorial# 93495742. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Jane Trusty, Year: 1850; Census Place: Patoka, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 139; Page: 15a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 February 1816 in Estill County, Kentucky, USA, of John Trusty and Jane Williams, citing FHL Film# 000254628. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 8 February 1916 in Patoka, Crawford County, Indiana, USA, of Levi Trusty, age 81, farmer, married to Tilda Trusty, born about 1834 to John Trusty and Jane Williams in Crawford County, Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1916; Roll: 03. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

John Williams1

Family

Family
Child 1.Margaretta Williams+1 b. 1839, d. 11 Dec 1874

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 262. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

John Williams1

d. before 7 August 1895
Family
Birth*John Williams was born in Wales, probably in Wrexham, Denbighshire.1 
Marriage*25 December 1873He married, as her first husband, Ellen Turrell on 25 December 1873 in St. Clair County, Illinois.1,2 
Death*before 7 August 1895He died before 7 August 1895, the date his widow married a second time.2,3 

Family

 Ellen Turrell b. 1855, d. 10 Jan 1931
Child 1.William Williams+1 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 31 Dec 1925

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Williams, Memorial# 94001351. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen (Turrell) Walker, Memorial# 100307689.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, PVT Erastus Towen Walker, Memorial# 50117050.

John Williams1

b. 1897, d. 18 October 1981
Family
Father*William Williams1 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 31 Dec 1925
Mother*Mary Arminta Kissner1 b. 1879, d. 1952
Birth*1897John Williams was born in 1897.1,2 
Marriage*He married Josie Yardley, daughter of Joseph Thomas Yardley and Mary Jane Stilley.2,3 
Death*18 October 1981He died on 18 October 1981 at about age 841,2 
Burial* and was buried in Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Josie Yardley b. 1899, d. 1981

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Arminta (Kissner) Williams, Memorial# 94001219. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Williams, Memorial# 108007177.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Josie (Yardley) Williams, Memorial# 108007222.

John Williams1

b. 1852
Family
Father*Thomas Williams1 b. 1818, d. 10 Jan 1899
Mother*Mariah Carver1 b. Oct 1821
Birth*1852John Williams was born about 1852 in Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Mariah Williams, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 950; Family History Library Film: 803354. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Captain John Williams1

(Landlord) Residencebefore 1670Captain John Williams lived in Scituate, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (Plymouth Colony), and John Bailey Sr. was his tenant before 1670 at "Farm neck."1 
(Landlord) WillJohn Bailey Sr. died in 1718 and his will stated that his farm had been a gift of Captain John Williams.1 

Citations

  1. [S856] Samuel Deane, History of Scituate, Massachusetts, from its first settlement to 1831, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Boston, Massachusetts: James Loring, 1831), John Bailey, pages 213-215. Hereinafter cited as History of Scituate, Massachusetts to 1831.