Who was Lydia Williams?

Lydia Williams (1780–1843) was born in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA and died in Mongomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Williams 1780–1843

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1780 · Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Died 23 Dec 1843 · Mongomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Father Luke Williams

Mother Nancy Anne Tompkins

Siblings Mark Williams

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Immediate Family

Parents

Luke Williams

Nancy Anne Tompkins

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Children

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Biography

In 1780, Lydia Williams entered the world in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA, born to luke williams and nancy anne tompkins. Lydia Williams passed away in 1843 in Mongomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.

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Birth of Lydia Williams in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

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1843

Death of Lydia Williams in Mongomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Williams

This ancestor line traces from Spotsylvania, Essex, Virginia, United States (1756) to Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA (1780) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Williams (1780–1843) was born in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA and died in Mongomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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