Peter Williams (abt. 1829)

Born about 1829 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States

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Biography

Peter Williams is a part of US Black heritage.

Peter was born about 1829. In the 1880 census, both Peter's parents are listed as born in New York. ^[1].

In the 1850 census Peter (age 26), White Washer, was in New York Ward 6, New York, New York, United States.^[2]

In the 1860 census Peter (age 29), Laborer, was in Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York.^[3]

Peter was in a military record in Auburn, New York.^[4]

In the 1865 census Peter was the head of household in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States.^[5]

In the 1880 census Peter (age 51), White Washer, was the married head of household in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States.^[6]

Peter was in a directory in 1882 in Buffalo, New York, United States.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "United States Census, 1880", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZZ7-3BK : Fri Oct 06 14:59:31 UTC 2023), Entry for Peter Williams and Caroline Williams, 1880. Accessed 9 February 2024.
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   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: New York Ward 6, New York, New York; Roll: 538; Page: 142a; Line Number: 6
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #7263329 (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Peter Williams (26), White Washer, in New York Ward 6, New York, New York, USA.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M653_727; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 803727
   Ancestry Record 7667 #45903161 (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Peter Williams (29), Laborer, in Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York. Born in New York.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865"
   National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 2 of 3
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1666 #3167076 (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Name: Peter Williams; Birth Year: abt 1829; Place of Birth: New York; Race: Black; Marital Status: Married; Residence: Auburn, New York; Congressional District: 24th; Class: 1.
5. ↑ 1865 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1865"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865; Line Number: 36; Page number: 5
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7218 #2216680 (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Peter Williams head of household in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.
6. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00078; Digital film/folder number: 005161451; FHL microfilm: 1254813; Image number: 312; Sheet number: 273; Sheet letter: D
   FamilySearch Record: MZZ7-3BK (accessed 7 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBL-98J3
   Peter Williams (51), married, White Washer, head of household in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States. Born in New York, United States.
7. ↑ 1882 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1215956180 (accessed 7 February 2024)
   Name: Peter Williams; Residence Year: 1882; Street Address: 164 Sye; Residence Place: Buffalo, New York, USA; Occupation: White Washer; Publication Title: Buffalo, New York, City Directory, 1882.

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