George M Williams (1837 - 1886)

Born 1837 in Texas, United States

Descendants

Died May 1886 at about age 49 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Biography

George Williams is a part of US Black heritage.

George was born in 1837 in Texas. According to census records, both his parents were born in Virginia.

In the 1870 census George (age 33), Laborer, was in East Salem, Marion, Oregon. His household included his wife Anna (age 24) and two children: George F (age 6, born in California) and Eliza (age 3, born in Oregon)^[1]

In the 1880 census, George (age 43), House Renovator, was the married head of household in East Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States. His household included his wife Anna (age 40) and daughter Lulu (age 9).^[2]

George died in May 1886 in Portland, Oregon^[3], and was buried in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.^[4]

Obituary

"George M. Williams, a colored man, who for a number of years past has performed the duties of janitor in the building at the northwest corner of First and Morrison streets, died yesterday. Williams was an old pioneer, and at one time was employed about the state house at Salem." [Copy of newspaper notice included on Find a Grave memorial page.]

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: East Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: M593_1287; Page: 18B. Geo M Williams (33), Laborer, in East Salem, Marion, Oregon. Born in Texas.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: East Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: 1082; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 080. Geo M Williams (43), married, House Renovator, head of household in East Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA. Born in Texas.
3. ↑ Death: "Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971"
   Oregon Center For Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Oregon Deaths. Geo M Williams death 24 May 1886 (age 48) in Portland, Oregon, USA.
4. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #59270445. George Williams burial (died in May 1886) in Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.