William J Williams (abt. 1850 - abt. 1923)

Born about 1850 in Pickens, Alabama, United States [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Amanda (Mcgee) Williams — married 22 Dec 1868 (to before 1891) in Lowndes county Mississippi

Husband of Jerusha S (Mcgee) Williams — married 27 Aug 1876 in Sanford, Alabama, United States

Descendants

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Biography

William's name was recorded in several different ways; William Williams,^[1] Wm J Willams,^[2] William J. Williams,^[3][4] John W. Williams,^[5] Bill Williams,^[6] and Billy Williams.^[7]

Birth

Based on the ages given on various censuses, William was probably born sometime before 1850. He was born in Alabama.^{[1][2][3][5][4]}

Marriage

William married Mandy McGee on December 22, 1868 in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Thomas Williams and William Mobby signed the marriage bond along with William.^[8]

William married Jerusha McGee on August 27, 1876 in Sanford County, Alabama. They were married by G. B. Wilson at James Williams'. J. M. Agnes signed the marriage bond with William.^[9]

And finally, on December 29, 1891, William married Elizabeth Williams (they had the same last name), age 19, in Lamar County, Alabama. They were married by Reverend M. D. McGee at Elizabeth's home. J. A. Agnes signed the marriage bond along with William; he also testified that William had been married before, and that Elizabeth was over the age of 18.^[10]

It's difficult to determine how many children William had, and with which wife. William Peter Williams' death certificate lists his parents as Bill Williams and Mandy McGee,^[6] while Mosie Jackson Williams' death certificate lists his parents as Billy Williams and Elizabeth Williams.^[7]. Thomas David Williams' death certificate lists his parents as William Williams and unknown.^[11]

Residence

in 1850, 4-year-old William lived with his parents, John and Lucretia, and other family members in Pickens County, Alabama.^[1]

In 1860, 12-year-old William lived with his parents and other family members in Pickens County, Alabama.^[2]

In 1870, 19-year-old William lived with his parents in a large household--not counting William and his parents, 12 other people with the last name Williams lived there. One of them may have been his wife Mandy, who he married in 1868--a 25-year-old Amanda F. and 16-year-old Amanda E. also lived there, although Amanda F. was marked as a "spinster."^[3]

In 1880, 30-year-old William still lived with his parents in a large household in Lamar County, Alabama. He was listed as a widower, and his occupation was "laborer."^[5]

In 1900, 51-year-old William lived with his wife Elizabeth and children John L., Margret A., James J., and Mandy M. in Lamar County, Alabama. His occupation was "farmer." They lived near several other Williams families.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH57-8Q3 : 19 December 2020), William Williams in household of John Williams, Pickensville, Pickens, Alabama, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHDN-T64 : 18 February 2021), Wm J Williams in entry for Jno Williams, 1860.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHKB-RJS : 28 May 2021), William J Williams in entry for John R Williams, 1870.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9DS-C47 : accessed 4 June 2021), William J Williams, Precinct 18 Ridge, Lamar, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 56, sheet 5A, family 73, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,023.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4JG-1Y4 : 19 February 2021), John W Williams in household of John Williams, Beat 1, Lamar, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district ED 134, sheet 639D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,017.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J67N-Y96 : 1 June 2021), Bill Williams in entry for William Peter Williams, 1952.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6TK-SZZ : 1 June 2021), Billy Williams in entry for Mosie Jackson Williams, 1956.
8. ↑ "Mississippi Marriages, 1800-1911", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2ZY-5GT : 14 February 2020), William I. Williams, 1868.
9. ↑ "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKWM-8JD2 : 19 February 2021), Wm. J. Williams and J. S. McGee, 27 Aug 1876; citing Sanford, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,711,237.
10. ↑ "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQHS-C6L : 19 February 2021), Wm. J. Williams and Elizabeth Williams, 29 Dec 1891; citing Lamar, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,711,238.
11. ↑ Certificate of death for Thomas David Williams. State file no. 14427. Available from the Mississippi Department of Health.

• Williams-28680 was created by Tina Otts through the import of Graham Family Tree.ged on Dec 29, 2014.