James Horace and Harris Williams (1841 - 1928)

Born 10 Oct 1841 in Madison County, Arkansas, United States

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Died 20 Nov 1928 at age 87 in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, United States

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Biography

He used "Horace" and "Harris" as a middle name.

James married Sarah Louisa Crisp, 13 Jul 1865, Williamson, Texas. She died in 1892.

From Find A Grave:

J.H. Williams, 86, pioneer of Stephens County, died at the home of his son Greenville Williams at San Angelo. The body was transferred to Breckenridge and buried at the Clark Cemetery, near the old home place at Crystal Falls.

Williams came to Stephens County in 1871 and settled at Crystal Falls, later moving to a ranch north of Crystal Falls. Mr. Williams was active in community welfare work and was regarded as one of the foremost citizens of Stephens County during his long life in the county.

A few years ago, he went to San Angelo to make his home in his old age with his son.

His wife preceded him to the grave 40 years ago. Two children also preceded him to the grave: Mrs. Jack Campbell and Mrs. Alex Woods.

Survived by Mrs. Jack Johnson; James W. Williams; Mrs. B.G. Stover; Greenville Williams.

Sources

Ancestry. com, including

• Texas Marriage Record
• 1870 Williamson, Texas US Census - James is living with his widowed mother, his wife and two children (Fanny and Evan) - occupation: driver
• 1900 Justice Precinct 2, Young, Texas US Census - widowed with two children (Ruth and James) - occupation: farmer
• Texas Death Certificate

Find A Grave: Memorial #75892274

Acknowledgement: Williams-10467 created through the import of DE Lewis Family Tree.ged on Mar 4, 2012 by David Lewis.