Laura Columbia Williams was born on 3 Feb 1860 in Illinois, United States, daughter of Ransom Green Williams (1833– ) and Sarah Elizabeth Williams (1836–1925). Laura died on 4 Aug 1931 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, aged 71.
Laura (19) married William Henry Clay Diss (20) (born on July 7, 1858 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA; son of Frederick Abraham Diss and Eliza (Clay) Diss) on 6 Feb 1879 in Fayette, Illinois. Prior to his death, Laura & William were married 53 years. Their children were:
Laura was the mother of a large Macon County family, raising 14 children to adulthood. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Baptist Church, Alma.
In the 1860 census Columbia (age 0) was in Laclede Township, Fayette, Illinois, United States.[1]
Name
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Ranson G Williams
M
28
Tennessee
Elizebath Williams
F
24
Tennessee
Christopher C Williams
M
4
Illinois
Columbia A Williams
F
0
Illinois
In the 1870 census Laura (age 11) was in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, United States.[2]
Name
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
R J Williams
M
38 years
Tennessee
Sarah Williams
F
33 years
Tennessee
Christopher Williams
M
14 years
Illinois
Laura Williams
F
11 years
Illinois
Ozanor Williams
M
6 years
Illinois
Andrew Williams
M
5 years
Illinois
Benjamin Williams
M
3 years
Illinois
Charles Williams
M
0
Illinois
Lotta Williams
F
0
Illinois
In the 1880 census Laura (age 20), Keeps House, was the wife of William Henry Diss in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United States.[3]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
William Henry Diss
M
22 years
Married
Head
Rail Roading
New York, United States
Laura Diss
F
20 years
Married
Wife
Keeps House
Illinois, United States
Rosy May Diss
F
1 years
Single
Daughter
At Home
Illinois, United States
Laura's daughter Leila was born on 2 Apr 1883 in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United States.[4]
Laura's son William (Frederick) was born on 5 Jun 1887 in Macon, Illinois, United States.[5]
Laura's daughter Dora Eliza Diss was born in Jan 1890 in Macon, Illinois, United States.[6]
Laura's daughter Nora Elizabeth Diss was born in Jan 1890 in Macon, Illinois, United States.[7]
Laura's son Clifford was born on 26 Jun 1891 in Macon, Illinois, United States.[8]
Laura's daughter Mary Ruth Diss was born on 10 Dec 1892 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[9]
Laura's daughter Rosa May Diss married George Trimby on 15 Feb 1899 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[10]
In the 1900 census Laura (age 40) was the wife of William Diss in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.[11]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
William Diss
M
42 years
Married
Head
New York
Laura Diss
F
40 years
Married
Wife
Illinois
Bessie Diss
F
19 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Mattie Diss
F
16 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Frederick Diss
M
14 years
Single
Son
Illinois
Dora Diss
F
10 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Nora Diss
F
10 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Murrel Diss
M
9 years
Single
Son
Illinois
Ruth Diss
F
8 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Lottie Diss
F
6 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Gladys Diss
F
4 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Chauncey Diss
M
3 years
Single
Son
Illinois
Rachel Diss
F
1 years
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Laura's daughter Bessie E Diss married William L Bear on 6 Feb 1901 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[12]
Laura's daughter Lela M Diss married Edward V Hirsch on 28 Mar 1901 in Decatur, Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.[13]
Laura's son William F Diss married Lillian M Hughes on 15 Nov 1907 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[14]
Laura's daughter Grace Diss married Harry W Binns on 12 Oct 1908 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[15]
In the 1910 census W (age 51) was the wife of William H Diss in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[16]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
William H Diss
M
51
Married
Head
New York
W Laura Diss
F
51
Married
Wife
Illinois
Ruth Diss
F
16
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Gladys Diss
F
14
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Lottie Diss
F
15
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Lela Opal Diss
F
9
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Grace Louise Diss
F
10
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Fred Chauncey Diss
M
12
Single
Son
Illinois
Nora Diss
F
20
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Dora Diss
F
20
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Clifford Diss
M
18
Single
Son
Illinois
Laura's daughter Mary Ruth Diss married Claude F Hoge on 3 Dec 1913 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[17]
Laura's daughter Charlotte L Diss married Ray R Slayback on 10 Oct 1917 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[18]
In the 1920 census Laura (age 59) was the wife of William Diss in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.[19]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
William Diss
M
61
Married
Head
New York
Laura Diss
F
59
Married
Wife
Illinois
Chauncy Diss
M
22
Single
Son
Illinois
Rachel Diss
F
19
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Louise Diss
F
18
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Laura's husband William Henry Diss died on 8 Oct 1924 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[20]
Laura's daughter Rosa M Trimby died on 28 May 1929 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.[21]
In the 1930 census Laura (age 70) was the widowed mother-in-law of Roy C Whitten in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.[22]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
Roy C Whitten
M
30
Married
Head
Illinois
Opal Whitten
F
30
Married
Wife
Illinois
Joan Whitten
F
5
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Phyllis Whitten
F
3
Single
Daughter
Illinois
Thomas Whitten
M
1
Single
Son
Illinois
Laura Diso
F
70
Widowed
Mother-in-law
Illinois
Laura died on 4 Aug 1931 and was buried in 1931 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. She was the mother of 14 children, all made it to adulthood; one of the largest families in Macon County. Surviving are 13 children, 60 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 1 sister, [23]
Funeral services for Laura were held on Thu, 6 Aug 1931 at Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements handled by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home.
Internment is at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA[24]
Laura, daughter of Rodger G. Williams & Elizabeth Williams, died (age 71y 6m 1d) on 4 Aug 1931 in Creek Township, De Witt, Illinois.[25]
Laura's son William Frederick Diss died on 26 Jul 1947 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[26][27]
Sources
↑1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images
citing Page: 40; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165748; FHL microfilm: 803177; Image number: 44; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01702-0
FamilySearch Record: MXCM-TWH (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBT-SD5
Columbia A Williams (0) in Laclede Township, Fayette, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870", database with images
citing Page: 6; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 004262973; FHL microfilm: 000545719; Image number: 162; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01415-9
FamilySearch Record: M67T-LPX (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6XSW-GCW
Laura Williams (11) in La Clede, Fayette, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880", database with images
citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00066; Digital film/folder number: 005157453; FHL microfilm: 1254234; Image number: 229; Sheet number: 21; Sheet letter: D; Indexing batch: C56143-1
FamilySearch Record: MXVP-25L (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBW-4GN
Laura Diss (20), wife, Keeps House, in household of William Henry Diss (22 years) in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of daughter Leila :
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007608524; FHL microfilm: 1009948; Record number: 691; Packet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: H9NY-KKZM (accessed 24 October 2023)
Diss born to Laura Williams Leila on 2 Apr 1883 in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of William Diss:
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622080; FHL microfilm: 983930; Record number: 165; Packet letter: G
FamilySearch Record: H9YK-QV2M (accessed 24 October 2023)
William born to Laura Williams Diss on 5 Jun 1887 in Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of daughter Dora Eliza Diss:
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622080; FHL microfilm: 983930; Record number: 59; Packet letter: N
FamilySearch Record: H9RS-XFW2 (accessed 24 October 2023)
Dora Eliza Diss born to Laura Williams Diss in Jan 1890 in Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of daughter Nora Elizabeth Diss:
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622080; FHL microfilm: 983930; Record number: 58; Packet letter: N
FamilySearch Record: H9R4-ZXPZ (accessed 24 October 2023)
Nora Elizabeth Diss born to Laura Williams Diss in Jan 1890 in Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of son Clifford :
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622080; FHL microfilm: 983930; Record number: 16; Packet letter: O
FamilySearch Record: H9TV-VRMM (accessed 24 October 2023)
Clifford born to Laura Williams Diss on 26 Jun 1891 in Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Birth of daughter Mary Ruth Diss:
"Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622080; FHL microfilm: 983930
FamilySearch Record: V2LQ-R69 (accessed 24 October 2023)
Mary Ruth Diss born to Laura Williams Diss on 10 Dec 1892 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage of daughter Rosa May Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 Rosa May Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,126
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-54NK (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KJ-2FK Image number 00438
Laura Williams's daughter Rosa May Diss marriage to George Trimby on 15 Feb 1899 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004113782; FHL microfilm: 1240323; Image number: 370; Sheet number: 33; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00724-6
FamilySearch Record: MS48-QXV (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6SQ3-4RM
Laura Diss (40), wife, in household of William Diss (42 years) in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑Marriage of daughter Bessie E Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 Bessie E Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,126
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-53X9 (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KJ-2VT Image number 00510
Laura Williams's daughter Bessie E Diss marriage to William L Bear on 6 Feb 1901 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage of daughter Lela M Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 Lela M Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,126
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-5JC7 (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99KJ-26H Image number 00516
Laura C Williams's daughter Lela M Diss marriage to Edward V Hirsch on 28 Mar 1901 in Decatur, Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage of son William F Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 William F Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,127
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-33VV (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TP-YKPQ Image number 00152
Laura C Williams's son William F Diss marriage to Lillian M Hughes on 15 Nov 1907 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage of daughter Grace Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 Grace Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,127
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-37DF (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TP-Y2BF Image number 00193
Laura Williams's daughter Grace Diss marriage to Harry W Binns on 12 Oct 1908 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971166; FHL microfilm: 1374321; Image number: 249; Sheet number: 23; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03351-1
FamilySearch Record: MK6X-KM5 (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVZ-2DT
W Laura Diss (51), wife, in household of William H Diss (51) in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑Marriage of daughter Mary Ruth Diss:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 Mary Ruth Diss", database with images
citing Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 983,127
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-3BGD (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TP-Y2W1 Image number 00555
Laura Williams's daughter Mary Ruth Diss marriage to Claude F Hoge on 3 Dec 1913 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage of daughter Charlotte L Diss:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004031802; FHL microfilm: 983128; Record number: 10; Packet letter: N
FamilySearch Record: HSKD-8JMM (accessed 24 October 2023)
Laura Williams's daughter Charlotte L Diss marriage to Ray R Slayback on 10 Oct 1917 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 384; Line: 95; Digital film/folder number: 004964809; FHL microfilm: 1820384; Record number: 17776; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: MJHM-WKT (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6H-N9L Image number 00376
Laura Diss (59), wife, in household of William Diss (61) in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑Death of husband William Henry Diss:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004007951; FHL microfilm: 1493147; Record number: 41; Packet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: N38L-YJD (accessed 24 October 2023)
Laura C Diss in death record for husband William Henry Diss 8 Oct 1924 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑Death of daughter Rosa M Trimby:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004030774; FHL microfilm: 1643033; Record number: 48; Packet letter: J
FamilySearch Record: N3WV-8DH (accessed 24 October 2023)
Laura Williams in death record for daughter Rosa M Trimby 28 May 1929 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.
↑1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930", database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 89; Digital film/folder number: 004950525; FHL microfilm: 2340273; Image number: 33; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03788-1
FamilySearch Record: XSBY-V43 (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4F-XLX
Laura Diso (70), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Roy C Whitten (30) in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
↑Obituary:
"Illinois, Macon County, Decatur Public Library Collections, 1879-2007", database with images
citing Page: 18; Digital film/folder number: 004262554; Image number: 165
FamilySearch Record: QPZJ-S7HG (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-95SV-3WM
Name: Laura C Williams Diss; Obituary Date: 4 August 1931; Obituary Place: Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States; Record Nbr: 6; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Source Newspaper: Decatur Daily Review; System Of Record: SLS.
↑Burial:
"Find A Grave Index", database
citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QVVV-6WZZ (accessed 24 October 2023)
Find A Grave: Memorial #19784295
Laura Columbia (Williams) Diss burial (died on 4 Aug 1931) in 1931 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 3 Feb 1860 Laura Columbia Williams Diss Headstone
↑Death:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
citing Digital film/folder number: 4008305; FHL microfilm: 1653947; Image number: 100; Record number: 75; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: NQZ5-V29 (accessed 24 October 2023)
Laura C Diss death 4 Aug 1931 (born 3 Feb 1860), daughter of Rodger G. Williams & Elizabeth Williams, in Creek Township, De Witt, Illinois.
↑Death of son William Frederick Diss:
"California Death Index, 1940-1997", database
FamilySearch Record: VG52-VKF (accessed 24 October 2023)
Williams in death record for son William Frederick Diss 26 Jul 1947 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
↑Death of son William Frederick Diss:
"California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994", database with images
citing Page: 8706; Digital film/folder number: 005597264; Image number: 1098
FamilySearch Record: QP3S-22BQ (accessed 24 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9SV-WDYF
Laura Williams in death record for son William Frederick Diss 26 Jul 1947 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Acknowledgments
Thank you to Christine Hollis for creating WikiTree profile Williams-16501 through the import of Steevens Family Tree_2013-04-09.ged on Apr 9, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Christine and others.
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However, there are no known mtDNA test-takers in her direct maternal line.
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