Caleb Williams (1798 - abt. 1850)

Born 13 Oct 1798 in Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Matilda (Baldwin) Williams — married 1 Apr 1818 in Whitewater, Franklin Township, Wayne, Indiana, United States

Died about 1850 at about age 51 in Wayne, Indiana, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Caleb Williams was born on October 13, 1798 in Lost Creek, Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States, the son of William Williams Jr. and Rachel Kemp.^[1][2]

Caleb (19) married Matilda Baldwin (22) on April 1, 1818 in Whitewater, Franklin Township, Wayne County, Indiana.^[1][3] They had children.

1. Henry Williams
2. Luzena Williams was born about 1821.^[4]
3. Selina L Williams was born January 14, 1823 in Wayne County, Indiana.^[5]
4. Merchant Williams was born March 19, 1825 in Indiana.^[6]

He was a member of the Friends (Quakers). His father William was a Minister among the Friends.

Caleb died in about 1850 in Wayne County, Illinois.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Williams Williams Family History, handwritten document, (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/memories/L7J6-RPL), page 17 of 27, William Williams and Rachel Kemp had twelve children... #7 Caleb (twin) - Bom October 13, 1798. On Feb. 18, 1818 he and Matilda Baldwin (daughter Henry and Susanne) declared their intentions of marriage in Whitewater M M . March 28, 1818. Committee reports hindrance. April 1, 1818 Married and April 25, 1818 committee reported the marriage orderly and produced a certificate. October 30, 1819. Requested Cert to Silver Creek M M and same produced November 27, 1819. September 17, 1825. The and family now living in limits of West Grove M M . and requests a Certificate of membership. November 19, 1825. Committee reported obstmction to Caleb, but give Cert, for wife, Matilda, and sons, Henry, and Merchant Whitewater Prep Meet. Reports that he is guilty of raising and spreading a scandalous report, and using unbecoming language. December 17, 1825, he appeared and offered a paper condemning his misconduct, has Com on January 14, 1826 reported that he was not sensible enough of his error. Febmary 18, 1826, Test of Disownment produced. Had children: Henry, Merchant, Lourena, and Salina and lived later near Economy, Indiana.
2. ↑ https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/j/u/s/Jeffery-Roger-Justice-SC/GENE5-0005.html
3. ↑ "Early Maltby With Some Roades History and that of the Maulsby Family In America: Descendants of William and Mary Maltby Emigrants form Nottinghamshire, England to Pennsylvania" by Ella K. Barnard, Baltimore, 1909, page 93, 104, (https://archive.org/stream/earlymaltby00barna/earlymaltby00barna_djvu.txt) Notes: Susannah Maulsby, b. 4 mo. 13, 769; d. 12 mo. 24, 1861; married, 10 mo. 21, 1790, in Frederick Co., Va., 1st, Henry Baldwin, son of Henry and Margaret Baldwin. Children: #2- Matilda Baldwin, b. 7 mo. 15, 1795; d. 1 mo. 17, 1856; m. Caleb Williams.
4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images, memorial page for Luzena Williams Conley (1821–1899), Find A Grave: Memorial #83843068, citing Economy Cemetery, Economy, Wayne County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Norma Faller (contributor 46976271).
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images, memorial page for Selina L. Williams Hervey (14 Jan 1823–14 Jan 1901), Find A Grave: Memorial #83843276, citing Economy Cemetery, Economy, Wayne County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Bristol Merchant (contributor 51242723).
6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images, memorial page for Merchant B. Williams (19 Mar 1825–20 May 1901), Find A Grave: Memorial #64139964, citing Economy Cemetery, Economy, Wayne County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by William Roha (contributor 47313371).
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244630885/caleb-williams: accessed April 14, 2024), memorial page for Caleb Williams (unknown–unknown), Find A Grave: Memorial #244630885; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Bristol Merchant (contributor 51242723).

• 1820 Census: "United States Census, 1820"
  citing Page: 212; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M33; Digital film/folder number: 005157038; FHL microfilm: 0205609; Image number: 123
  FamilySearch Record: XHG4-KT8 (accessed 14 April 2024)
  FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB4-NS2
  Caleb Williams in Wayne, Indiana, United States.