Hiram Watts Williams (1808 - 1891)

Born 9 Oct 1808 in Oldham, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Martha Ellen (Wilhoit) Williams — married 18 Mar 1830 in Oldham, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 21 Feb 1891 at age 82 in Lebo, Coffey, Kansas, United States

Biography

Hiram was born in 1802. He passed away in 1891. Aged 83 yrs 4 mos 12 days s/o David WILLIAMS & Mary Ann ROBERTSON

Obituary^[1]

Hiram W Williams was born in Kentucky on Oct. 9, 1808, and was converted in the 28th year of his age. He married Miss Martha E. Willhite in 1830, and moved to Indiana in 1831 with his family, settling in Morgan County, six miles southwest of Monrovia, where he resided for thirty-nine years. He was one of the first pioneers. He walked from six to ten miles to attend church and class meetings. He then had preaching in his own house for several years. He was appointed as class leader and remained in that capacity for twenty-five years. The Lord blessed him with eleven children, four of whom have gone home to the better land. Two sons lost their lives in the service of their country. Brother Williams erected the family altar early in life and never allowed it to fall. He came to Kansas in 1869, where he has since resided. He was a consistent Christian. When the time came near he spoke of death as though he was going to see a friend. He was like Wesley said, he would only cease to live and move in this world. "Oh what a beautiful crown awaits those who are ready when Jesus comes to receive His own." His remains repose in Lebo Cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by J. R. Ramsey, J. C. Miller assisting in the services.

Sources

1. ↑ Emporia Weekly Republican (Emporia, Kansas) 06 Aug 1891, Thu Page 2

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• "Kansas State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL66-VXJ9 : 12 November 2017), W W Williams, Lyon, Kansas, United States; citing Census, Lyon, Kansas, United States, 114, Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka; FHL microfilm 570,210.
• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF54-XBC : 29 August 2017), Hiram W Williams, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 113, sheet 330B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0387; FHL microfilm 1,254,387.
• "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ9-49GP : 17 May 2018), Hyram Williams and Martha Wilhoyt, 18 Mar 1830; citing Marriage, Oldham, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 482,442.
• "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ9-4VZQ : 17 May 2018), Hyram W Williams and Martha Wilhoite, 17 Mar 1830; citing Marriage, Oldham, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 482,443.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #156136988 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156136988/hiram-watts-williams