Laura (Williams) Diss
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Laura Columbia (Williams) Diss (1860 - 1931)

Laura Columbia Diss formerly Williams
Born in Kinmundy, Marion, Illinois, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married 6 Feb 1879 (to 14 Feb 1879) in Fayette, Illinois, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 71 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United Statesmap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Diss Name Study.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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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