Williams Lineages Underway

  This section is for people to post the various Williams lineages they are working on. This is an effort to publicize that brick wall you may or may not be hitting in hopes of finding others who either have information or are at the same wall. This section is now in a database and to make surfing the entries easier, I have set it up to display 15 lineages at a time. Simply use the next and previous buttons to navigate around!

   And, as another improvement to the site, you can now add your own lineage to the list without having to email me directly! Simply visit the lineage submission form and follow the instructions! It's as easy as that!

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: Cynthia Shepherd - cynthia2175@juno.com
I am looking for the following Williams family and will appreciate any help. Unknown Williams married Ann Braswell daughter of Permenter Braswell. Children:

Blake Williams: Born before 1830 in North Carolina - in Tallapoosa County by 1850. Married Susan Martin of Georgia. (Listed in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 census in Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties Alabama).

Egbert Williams: Born before 1830 in North Carolina. Married Rosann Griffith in Talapoosa County about 1860. Buried in Williams Family Cemetary in Dadeville, AL. Blake and Egbert both fought in Civil War.

Martha Williams - no additional information. Blake, Egbert and Martha are all named in their grandfather Permenter Braswell's will. There are several Williams & Braswell (Bracewell) marriages in North Carolina.

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: Virginia Johnson - Johnsonvrga@aol.com
My ggg grandfather, Abner Sheridan married Ann Williams in Orange County , North Carolina in 1784, Jedediah Garrison, my gggg grandfather married Jane Williams [she was from the Haw River area in Orange County , N.C. ] I do not know the parents of either Ann or Jane. Could they be sisters or related. Wherever Abner moved, Jedediah was close by.

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: Tim Williams - t_c_w@bellsouth.net
My lineage is from Samuel Williams to Benjamin Tyree Williams to William Slaughter Williams to Roland Samuel Williams to Donald Stewart Williams to Timothy Blair Williams. I live in Demopolis Alabama which is just about 30 minutes from Mt. Hermon where they are buried. What I'm really interested in is Samuel's family Parents and siblings. I think according to what I have found Samuel was born in 1780 in Anson Co. N.C. he was married to Esther Slaughter at some point they ended up in Alabama in what at that time was Greene Co. not it is Hale County.

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: David Dewayne Williams - David_Williams@byu.edu
We are trying to confirm any vital records of David Daniel Williams and any records regarding his parents. We believe David Daniel Williams was born to Daniel Williams and Anne Davies in Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff or nearby in Wales on 19 July 1854. He claimed that when he was 9 years old, his father had died in a mining accident and his step-father mistreated him and was threatening to make him work in the mines. His mother helped him stow away on a boat taking race horses to America, leaving from Cardiff or nearby. He said that when he was discovered on the ocean that the men drew straws to see who would throw him overboard because he didn't have papers. The man who drew the deciding straw offered to get him into the country if he would work for him for 10 years. He did, of course, and learned the blacksmithing trade and rode as a jockey for 10 years. He was not very tall even as an adult. We believe this all happened in New York, where he joined the LDS church and helped bring two groups of saints west before settling in Utah Valley. He married Rosina Allen in Springville, Utah on 21September 1873 and they moved to Toquerville and then on to New Mexico and Arizona where he died on 17 Feb 1930 in Chandler, Mesa or Phoenix, AZ.


Posted by Gail Swain - - 16 Apr 2004

I'm currently on my gggrandfather William B Williams of Franklin Co. NC. b. between 1809-1813. Married Eliza J. Lockett 1831 Mecklenburg Co. VA,lived Halifax Co. VA until sometime before 1855 when they removed to Warren Co. NC.

Their Children:
Caroina J. Williams b. 19 May 1839, married Aaron Hudgins then an Amis. d. 13 Feb 1917 Craven Co. NC;
Thomas H. Williams b. 1840 VA, killed 16 May 1864 Drewry's Bluff, VA.;William Francis Williams b. 1842 VA; Locket A Williams b. 18 July 1848, m. Lucy ? d. 7 Oct 1899, NC; Pattie Sarah Williams b. 13 Sep 1855, Warren Co. NC, m. Joseph Nelson 1874, lived New Bern, NC, d. 1929; Edward Alston Williams b.
March 1856 Warren Co. NC, died 24 March 1857, Warren Co. NC.

Would like to find parents and siblings of William B Williams. Death of daughter Pattie Sarah Williams says her father was William Buxton Williams. Lockett & Lucy Williams did have children so hope there are other descendants who can share information.

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: Gloria Baragona - gloriabaragona@hotmail.co
HAVE YOU LOST A WILLIAMS MALE RELATIVE FROM NEW YORK?

I am researching my son-in-law's ancestors. His grandfather was Francis Hugh Williams who was the son of Henry Y. Williams (causasian). (Family members say that the "Y" does not stand for any name.) Henry's family had little information about him. According to Henry's 1954 death certificate in Florida, he was born on 10/25/1878 in New York, New York and his parents were Hugh and Rebecca Williams. Information on Rebecca's maiden name is not available. Supposedly, he came from a large family; he left home at age 14; and he worked as a page in Congress. We don't know how long he was in Washington D. C. nor which congressman he may have worked for. We do not know whether he maintained any contact with his New York family. He eventually made his way to Florida where he married Alma Yates from Georgia. They lived for several years on a farm iin Georgia and their only child was Francis Hugh Williams. Henry was 41 years old when his son was born, which suggests he could have had a "previous life" before coming to Florida. Henry's last jobs were in Florida, including that of a caretaker at Miami's baseball stadium. Henry is buried in Dade County, Florida. If this sounds as if it could be a connection to your family, please contact me.

Submitted On: 16 Apr 2004 - Submitted By: Debra Ash - Johndebash@wmconnect.com
George Dallas Williams m. Mollie Howard. They left Richmond, Virginia and moved to Ky and Tn. He also had a brother move to Tx. and another move to Missouri. Children: Grover Cleveland Williams b.Nov. 07, 1888 d. April 14, 1959 he ran a saw mill around Hickman Ky. m. Minnie Lee Hickman b. April 10, 1891 d. June 04, 1980 and Lon Williams married Minnie Lee Hickman first before Grover. Lon and Minnie had B. Aubrey Williams m. a Martha. Grover and Minnie had Mary Hazel Williams m. Jewel Bone and Parthenia Christine Williams b. Sept. 11, 1925 m. Robert Ray Fowlkes and Leon Williams b. April 04, 1913 d. Aug 1987 Martin, Tn. m. Velma Ruth Roney. I"m at my loose ends, please HELP.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Bo Wood - jamesbowood@hotmail.com
I am interested in learning more about the Williams family. My grandmother was Susan Williams Frasheur, daughter of Oliver Perry and Zillah Harris Williams. Perry Williams was born Dec. 05, 1825, place unknown and died June 1, 1880...buried in Montford's Cove Baptist Cem. in Rutherford Co., NC. I believe Perry's father was Norman Williams and his mother was Nancy Ledbetter Williams. I know that my Williams lived in McDowell and Rutherford Counties of NC but I can't find them before that. If you have anything on this Williams family, I sure would appreciate hearing from you.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Rose - abbottdavis@sbcglobal.net
I'm looking for any information about the father of Emanuel Williams, who was born about 1795 in Essex Co., VA, and who married Dorcas Rebecca Dill. The father is given as born about 1769. It is possible that he was born in VA or NC, and that his name was John, but no other info comes up. I'm especially interested in the country of origin.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Penny Flanagan Fortune - rfortune@midsouth.rr.com
We are looking for info on Solomon Williams and his ancestry. The old ancestry information came from a book ?Hardeman County Tennessee? date 1979

Solomon Lafayette Williams , son of a Cherokee, married Sophia Beachem who came to America with her parents from England . That is all of the background given on this couple.

Solomon's children:
Tom, Haywood, Lizzie, Annie Mae, Tishie Mae and Walter Washington Williams

Walter Washington Williams b. 3-5-1888 in Hardeman Co TN, married on 11-9-1903 Lillie Emma Achord at the Old Wheeler House in Hardeman Co TN. Lillie was b. 4-17-1890 . Walter farmed and logged in the Rogers Springs area for many years. He moved to Memphis and worked t here until retirement. Lillie died in Memphis on 12-9-1950 . Walter returned to Rogers Springs , re-married and later moved to Whiteville w here he died on 9-10-1961.He & Lillie had 11 children. Lillie's parents, Marion and Josie Ella Snow Achord, were lifelong residents of Hardeman Co.

Walter's children:
Eunice, Herman, Larence, Earl Washington, Lester, Louise, Lucille, Una Mae and Mary. 2 died in infancy

Louise Williams b. 9-13-1918, d. 2002, married on 10-30-1934 James Spencer Wilson b. 4-6-1910 near Bristol TN, d. 9-28-1978. Both buried in Wilson Memorial Cemetery in Hardeman Co. Spencer's parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Crosswhite Wilson of Bristol , who later moved to Memphis TN.

Earl Washington Williams b. in Hardeman Co TN, married Elsie Vera Morgan b. 7-10-1913 d. 9-15-1975 . Elsie's parents were Joe Thomas & Lucha Middleton Morgan of Collierville. Elsie divorced Earl and married Edgar Williams Jr. (I don't know if Edgar & Earl were related.) Edgar b. 6-1-1919 d. 11-2-1974 . Elsie & Edgar are buried at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Benton Co MS.

Children of Earl:
Sonja Earline Williams b. 8-3-1940 in Memphis TN , married in 1956 Richard Noel Fortune b. 8-25-1938 . Richard is deceased. Richard's parents were Julius C & Emma Green Fortune. Julius b. 1909 d. 1974 and Emma b. 1911 d. 1974. Both buried in Hood Cemetery, Fayette Co TN. Jeanette Williams married Tommy Maddox. Children: Steve, Christine and Karen.

Children of Sonja:
Richard E Fortune (living) married Sandra (Penny) Flanagan
Teresa Ann Fortune (living)

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Polly Gilbert - spiceyg@bellsouth.net
Enamette Adaline Williams born about 1825 in Tenn. Married James Nowlin July 16, 1840 in Fayette co. IL. I find her in Fayette Co. census in 1850, she has one brother that I know of. Oliver Williams he is in Fayette Co Il. and then I find him and her as a widow in the Pulaski Co.MO. census 1860 Now this is scattered I realize but if you can help I will be very grateful.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Kim Williams Smith - Tenshiglen@aol.com
I am currently stuck on John R Williams b 1834 in Darlington, SC. He was living in Bradford Co, FL, by 1861 - when his son Wiley was born. We believe the middle initial 'R' is for Randol or Randall. John married Argent Kelly. Recently, I came across some info that suggested John's father might be Jesse Williams married to Mary Campbell. Jesse was born and died in SC but I do not have any dates on him. From John R., my lineage is: John R, Wiley, Joseph Ephraim, Bryant J, my father. I would appreciate any help/info even if it is just to corroborate what I have

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Dianna - Dkylev@aol.com
Hi - heres my Williams lineage

John James WILLIAMS - born 12-14-1829 Maury Co, TN , died 1-21-1891 Winchester, Franklin Co, TN
parents were John Edward WILLIAMS born Maury Co, TN Rachel Harbison AYERS

Married 11-26-1863 to Victoria Felicia ROBERTSON, born 7-4-1840 Lincoln Co, TN, died 6-24-1905 Franklin Co, TN

children were all born in Winchester, Franklin Co, TN
Claude Paul b 9-5-1869 , died 6-26-1952 married Anna MILLER 1882-1957
Percy H - born 9-5-1869 died 1-1-1956, married Edith Williams
Victor Robertson born 6-15-1874 died 6-14-1958 married Clara WELKER
Irene F - born 3-1-1877 died 9-1951, married William McCallum
Lizzie Corrine - born 1877 died 5-23-1880
Clara Belle - born 1880, died 8-1967
Elizabeth May - married Kelsey Blanton
Ernest Edwards - born 1882 died 11-28-1939
Clarence F - born 1865
Eugene Henderson - born 1867 died 9-1-1927, married Mary

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Bonnie - bleewm@aol.com
"My" Williams orginated in SC with Jessee Williams, born approx 1816 in Orangeburg district, SC. He married Mary Fortner and they had two children before moving to Roswell GA. After the War, they moved to Lawrence county, TN.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Nina Kistner - blann_bland_kistner@yahoo
I am seeking info on George Williams. He was my Great Great Grandfather. He is burried in Oaktown Indiana ( Knox County) beside his daughter (My Great Grandmother) Elizabeth Owens. Her mother was Surelda (Richards) Williams.

Submitted On: 28 May 2004 - Submitted By: Joyce Williams Libes - joycelibes@comcast.net
I am working on the the Benjamin WILLIAMS--born 13 Feb 1760 (spouse Martha "Patsy" HARRIS)--family of Edgecombe/Halifax/Granville Counties NC and later of Tennessee. I am especially interested in his son Harris WILLIAMS (spouse Asenath WILLIAMS). Not much has been done on this particular branch of Benjamin and Martha WILLIAMS' family.

Here is my Williams lineage from father to son (with wives' names) down to me (Joyce Williams Libes): Benjamin WILLIAMS & Martha "Patsy" Harris > Harris WILLIAMS & Asenath Williams > Benjamin L.J. WILLIAMS > & (1) Sarah Smith (2) Nancy Thaxton > Harris Benjamin WILLIAMS & Mrs. Malinda Frances "Fanny" Smith Osborn > Harris Benjamin "Harry" WILLIAMS & Elizabeth Zeilinger > Karl Benjamin WILLIAMS & Marceil Evans > Joyce Williams Libes (me) I have bible and census records which tie each generation one to the other except for Benjamin L.J. Williams to the first Harris WILLIAMS (spouse Asenath). However there is fairly good circumstantial evidence to show Benjamin L.J. Williams to be the son of Harris Williams (first by that name):

1. 1820 and 1830 NC census records show Harris Williams had children including a son the approximate age of Benjamin (b.ca 1814)
2. Both men were wagon makers
3. Both were born in NC and both resided in Montgomery Co. Tennessee in the 1850's
4. Both resided in Cheatham Co. Tennessee in 1860.
5. Harris Williams had siblings named Martha Ann, Plummer, Tippo, Benjamin, Jones, Etheldred, and Buckner [children of Benjamin and Martha Harris WILLIAMS]
6. **Benjamin had children named Martha Ann, Plummer, Laton and William [all b.NC], Harris [b.TN] , Mary, Elisabeth, Joseph & Albert [all b. IL]. All these children named were born to Benjamin and first wife Sarah P. SMITH who died 17 Nov 1854. Children born to 2nd wife Nancy THAXTON [married Montgomery Co. TN 15 March 1855] Sarah, Cora T. and Eunice.
7. In 1850 Benjamin was living in Christian Co. IL near Martha "Patsy" Harris Williams' 1/2 brother Silas Harris with Tippo Harris in same household also. (I believe Martha Harris Williams was Benjamin's grandmother,if so--Silas Harris would have been Benjamin's uncle and Tippo Harris his cousin.) After his 1st wife's death in 1854, Benjamin moved back to TN where Harris and Asenath Williams lived in Montomery Co. and married Nancy Thaxton in Montgomery Co. Tennessee 15 Mar. 1855.

**Benjamin Williams married Sarah P. Smith 30 May 1832 in Granville, NC -- according to LDS IGI record which would need to be documented for quality of the information.His 2nd marriage is listed in TENNESSEE MARRIAGES 1851-1900 by Jordan R. Dowd, Provo, UT (Ancestry.com) Daughter Sarah's family (from 2nd marriage) has said Benjamin disappeared while delivering a train of wagons to the Union Army during the Civil War. Another cousin descended from the first wife has a family bible with the date 1864 as the year of Benjamin's death. The bible did have exact dates but no locations for other entries. DAR application of Kathleen Fosco and LDS records were also used for dates and places.