Sidney
Williams
Born in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Edd Williams
and Nancy (Boyer) Williams
Brother of
John Williams, Gussey Williams, Lee Williams, Melissie B. Williams, Robert Williams, Clemmie T. Williams, Georgia A. Williams, Fannie M. Williams, Mary V. Williams, Porter Williams, Minnie E. Williams and Edd Williams
Husband of
Anna Lou (Hill) Williams
— married
13 Jan 1917 in Baldwin, Georgia, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 83
in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 23 Aug 2020
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Biography
Sidney Williams is a part of US Black heritage.
Sidney Williams was born 20 March 1895 in Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States, son of Edd Williams (~1872– ) and Nancy Boyer (~1875–1936).[1][2]
In 1900, Sidney (5) was living in household of Edd Williams (28) in District 115, Baldwin. [2]
In 1910, Sidney (15) was living in household of Edd Williams (39) in Salem, Baldwin. [3]
Sidney registered for the draft for World War I. [1], [4]
Sidney and Anna Lou Hill were married on 13 January 1917 in Baldwin.[5] Anna was born on 5 May 1896 in Baldwin. She was the daughter of Andrew Hill and Mary (Myrick) Hill. They had at least eleven children, some of whom are probably still living. Their children included:
- Sidney Williams, Jr. (1917–1973)
- Perry Allen Williams (1919–1976)
- Willie Lee Williams (1924–1925)
- Annie Mae Williams (1925–1928)
- Viola Williams (1920s–2010s)
- Edsel Williams (1935–1984)
In 1920, Sidney (25) was living in household of Sydney Williams (24) in Detroit Ward 9, Detroit. [6]
In 1930, Sidney (35) was living in Detroit. [7]
In 1940, Sidney (45) was living in Detroit Ward 13, Detroit. [8]
In 1950, Sidney (55) was living in Detroit. [9]
He died on 25 January 1979 in Detroit.[10][11]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150558; FHL microfilm: 1556958, FamilySearch Record: KZZQ-RHC (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYRT-8WG Image number 04741, Name: Sidney Williams; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: United States, Georgia, Baldwin County; Birth Date: 20 Mar 1895; Birth Place: Milledgeville, Georgia, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: Negro.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
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: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004120054; FHL microfilm: 1240178; Image number: 434; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00806-1, FamilySearch Record: M3NJ-SCW (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-66Y9-DL8,
Sidney Williams (5), single son, in household of Edd Williams (28) in District 115, Baldwin, Georgia, United States. Born in Georgia.
1900 United States Federal Census: District 115, Baldwin, Georgia Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Edd Williams M Black 28 Married Head Georgia Nancey Williams F Black 25 Married Wife Georgia John Williams M Black 9 Single Son Georgia Gussey Williams M Black 7 Single Son Georgia Sidney Williams M Black 5 Single Son Georgia Lee Williams M Black 3 Single Son Georgia Melissie Williams F Black 2 Single Daughter Georgia - ↑ 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: 004970676; FHL microfilm: 1374183; Image number: 765; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03337-3, FamilySearch Record: MLVN-76F (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJR-9ZP, Sidney Williams (15), single son, in household of Edd Williams (39) in Salem, Baldwin, Georgia, United States. Born in Georgia.
1910 United States Federal Census: Salem, Baldwin, Georgia Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Edd Williams M Mulatto 39 Married Head Georgia Nancy Williams F Mulatto 37 Married Wife Georgia Gussie Williams M Mulatto 16 Single Son Georgia Sidney Williams M Mulatto 15 Single Son Georgia Lee Williams M Mulatto 12 Single Son Georgia Melissie B Williams F Mulatto 10 Single Daughter Georgia Robert Williams M Mulatto 9 Single Son Georgia Clemmie T Williams M Mulatto 6 Single Son Georgia Georgia Williams F Mulatto 4 Single Daughter Georgia Fannie M Williams F Mulatto 2 Single Daughter Georgia - ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150558; Record number: 0, FamilySearch Record: 74LN-9YZM (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYRT-8WG Image number 04741, Name: Sidney Williams; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Baldwin, Georgia, United States; Birth Date: 20 Mar 1895; Birth Place: Milledgeville, Baldwin, Georgia, United States; Citizenship Place: United States Of America; Race: Negro; Relationship To Vet: Wife.
- ↑ Marriage: "Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950," database with images, citing Digital film/folder number: 007718653; FHL microfilm: 000415160; Image number: 48, FamilySearch Record: Q2Z1-JN3C (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9B8-Y7Q8, Sidney Williams marriage to Annie Lou Hill on 13 Jan 1917 in Baldwin, Georgia, 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; Line: 99; Digital film/folder number: 004966185; FHL microfilm: 1820807; Image number: 220; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02066-2, FamilySearch Record: MZWW-38Z (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXR-SGR, Sydney Williams (24), married roomer, in household of Sydney Williams (24) in Detroit Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Georgia.
1920 United States Federal Census: Detroit Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Sydney Williams M Black 24 Married Roomer Georgia - ↑ 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: 24; Digital film/folder number: 004951285; FHL microfilm: 2340782; Image number: 985; Sheet number: 28; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03867-2, FamilySearch Record: X792-2SX (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHN-KLH, Sidney William (34), married head of household in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Georgia.
1930 United States Federal Census: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Sidney William M Negro 34 Married Head Georgia Anna William F Negro 33 Married Wife Georgia Sidney William M Negro 11 Single Son Georgia Parry William M Negro 10 Single Son Georgia Viola William F Negro 2 Single Daughter Michigan Leo Foster M Negro 32 Married Brother-in-law Georgia Elizabeth Foster F Negro 28 Married Sister Georgia Lillian Foster F Negro 11 Single Daughter Georgia - ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 005461812; Image number: 267; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: KH9X-TBG (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-GZN8, Sidney Williams (45), married head of household in Detroit Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Georgia.
1940 United States Federal Census: Detroit Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Sidney Williams M Negro 45 Married Head Georgia Annie L Williams F Negro 43 Married Wife Georgia Viola Williams F Negro 12 Single Daughter Michigan Oneals Williams F Negro 9 Single Daughter Michigan Dorothy Williams F Negro 7 Single Daughter Michigan Edsel Williams M Negro 4 Single Son Michigan Cecelia Williams F Negro 1 Single Daughter Michigan - ↑ 1950 Census: "United States Census, 1950," database with images, citing Page: 12; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 108985693; Image number: 13, FamilySearch Record: 6FS5-1H1J (accessed 25 April 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-PY8J, Sidney Williams (55), married, Foundry Labor, head of household in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Born in Georgia.
1950 United States Federal Census: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Sidney Williams M 55 Married Head Foundry Labor Georgia Annie L Williams F 53 Married Wife Georgia Edsel Williams M 14 Never married Son Never Worker Michigan Cecelia Williams F 11 Never married Daughter Michigan Christian E Williams F 3 Never married Daughter Michigan - ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index," database, citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing), FamilySearch Record: JKZD-4WT (accessed 25 April 2024), Sidney Williams death Jan 1979 (born 20 Mar 1895) residing in Wayne, Michigan.
- ↑ Death: "Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996," database, FamilySearch Record: VZT6-RS5 (accessed 25 April 2024), Sidney Williams death 25 Jan 1979 (born 20 March 1895) in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: GS26-KRL
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