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Arthur Justus Williams 1883 – 1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1883

Birth Location: Edina, Knox, Missouri

Death Date: 5 Nov 1951

Death Location: Colville, Stevens, WA

Father: Fredrick Williams

Mother: Phebe HARPER

Spouse(s): Pauline Lewis, Rebecca Ramey, Gertrude Layfield

Children(s): Leola Williams, Jack Williams, Joanne Williams, Dolores Williams, Kermit Williams

In 1883, Arthur Justus Williams entered the world in Edina, Knox, Missouri, born to Fredrick Burd "Fred" Williams and Phebe Ann HARPER. In 1895, Arthur Justus Williams resided in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas. In 1900, Arthur Justus Williams resided in Itasca, Sherman, Kansas. Arthur Justus Williams married Pauline Ann "Polly" Lewis, Rebecca Henry Ramey, Gertrude Minnie Layfield, and had children including Leola Idah Williams, Jack Arthur Williams, Joanne Joslyn Williams, Dolores Jean Williams, Kermit Bowling Williams. Arthur Justus Williams passed away in 1951 in Colville, Stevens, WA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Arthur Justus Williams entered the world in Edina, Knox, Missouri, born to Fredrick Burd "Fred" Williams and Phebe Ann HARPER.
  • In 1895, Arthur Justus Williams resided in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas.
  • In 1900, Arthur Justus Williams resided in Itasca, Sherman, Kansas.
  • Arthur Justus Williams married Pauline Ann "Polly" Lewis, Rebecca Henry Ramey, Gertrude Minnie Layfield, and had children including Leola Idah Williams, Jack Arthur Williams, Joanne Joslyn Williams, Dolores Jean Williams, Kermit Bowling Williams.
  • Arthur Justus Williams passed away in 1951 in Colville, Stevens, WA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrick Williams
1840 – 1917
Birth Location: Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
FW
Phebe HARPER
1848 – 1935
Birth Location: New Lexington, Muskingum County, (now Perry County), Ohio
PH

Spouses(s)

Pauline Lewis
1886 – 1957
Birth Location: Moscow, Nez Perce, Idaho, USA
PL
Rebecca Ramey
1891 – 1988
Birth Location: Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
RR
Gertrude Layfield
1894 – 1973
Birth Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
GL

Children(s)

Leola Williams
1908 – 1990
Birth Location: Republic, Ferry Co., Washington
LW
Jack Williams
1928 – 2016
Birth Location: Colville, Stevens, WA
JW
Joanne Williams
1930 – 2007
Birth Location: Sherman, Ferry, Washington
JW
Dolores Williams
1931 – 2019
Birth Location: Ferry County, WA
DW
Kermit Williams
1932 – 2006
Birth Location: Kettle Falls, Stevens, WA
KW

Arthur Williams's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Williams
1883 – 1951
Birth Place: Edina, Knox, Missouri
Parents
Fredrick Burd "Fred" Williams
1840 – 1917
Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
Phebe (Ann) HARPER
1848 – 1935
New Lexington, Muskingum County, (now Perry County), Ohio
Grandparents
Nasmith Williams
1794 – 1850
Wales
Julia (Ann) Rumbaugh
1803 – 1888
Millerstown, Perry Co Pennsylvania
Thomas (King) Harper
1820 – 1862
New Lexington, Perry, Ohio, United States
Ruth (Ann) OGG
1821 – 1853
Muskingum County, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Williams
David Rumbaugh
1780 – 1814
Elizabeth Miller
1778 – 1821
Thomas Harper
1789 – 1874
Elizabeth KINSEL
1794 – 1876
Vachel Ogg
1776 – 1825
Jane Goodin
1776 – 1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Rumbaugh
1753 – 1828
Anna Hoffer
1756 – 1828
HARPER
Michael Kinsel
1760 – 1850
Nancy LANE
1774 – 1867
George Ogg
1724 – 1770
Helen Hamilton
1707 – 1798
Moses Sr.
1744 – 1836
June Hull
1750 – 1821

Arthur Williams's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Justus) Williams (27 Oct 1883 – 5 Nov 1951) m. Pauline (Ann "Polly") Lewis (Dec 30, 1886 – 14 Jan 1957) m. Rebecca (Henry) Ramey (29 Nov 1891 – 4 Aug 1988) m. Gertrude (Minnie) Layfield (26 Mar 1894 – 22 Mar 1973)
  1. 1. Leola (Idah) Williams (1 Jun 1908 – 21 Mar 1990) m. Millard (Clifton) Francis (April 3, 1904 – 13 Oct 1960)
  2. 2. Jack (Arthur) Williams (11 Aug 1928 – 24 Dec 2016) m. Emma (Alice) Gilmore (3 Sept 1929 – 24 Feb 2015) m. Reva ((Rita) Beryl) Whittaker (12 May 1937 – 16 Mar 2000) m. Karen (Mary) Okert (15 Feb 1939 – 21 Feb 2022)
    1. 1. Jackie (Lea) Williams (3 Dec 1948 – ) m. John (Henry) Hills (7 Jul 1947 – 22 Jun 2019) m. Keith (Jonathan) Fisher (18 Aug 1951 – )
      1. 1. Joel (Sean) Hills (6 Mar 1969 – ) m. Keri (Marie) Hicks (9 Nov 1976 – )
        1. 1. Sable (Rene) Hills (9 Apr 2009 – )
        2. 2. Clifton (Michael) Hills (April 1, 2012 – )
      2. 2. Jevon (Aric) Hills (26 Apr 1971 – ) m. Sarah (Marie) Monahan (31 May 1972 – )
        1. 1. Emma (Kathaleen) Hills (22 Feb 1999 – )
        2. 2. Jack (Riley) Hills (21 Apr 2005 – )
      3. 3. Jonathan (Todd) Hills (21 Jul 1974 – )
      4. 4. Jessica Hills (12 Feb 1979 – ) m. Billy (Joel) Reece (14 Jan 1983 – )
        1. 1. Nathan (Joel) Reece (July 22, 2010 – )
        2. 2. Austin (Lee) Reece (July 25, 2013 – )
      5. 5. Suzanna (Ramey) Fisher (29 Sept 1983 – )
    2. 2. Donna Williams (28 Dec 1949 – ) m. "Merrit" (Donald Merritt) Schultz (about 1945 – ) m. Carl (Dean) Bretthauer (25 Feb 1950 – 19 Sep 2006)
      1. 1. Donald (Merritt) Schultz (November 29, 1965 – )
  3. 3. Joanne (Joslyn) Williams (19 Feb 1930 – 8 Jan 2007) m. Eugene (Levi Edward August) Kruger (25 April 1917 – 8 June 1995)
    1. 1. Wendell (Eugene) Kruger (March 2, 1950 – ) m. Ladonna (L) Arneson (22 Oct 1950 – )
      1. 1. Jamie (Laural) Kruger (February 20, 1972 – ) m. Berly (Manuel) Bello
      2. 2. Chad (Eugene) Kruger (January 8, 1975 – )
      3. 3. Erin (Sierra) Kruger (June 12, 1986 – )
    2. 2. Mark (Kelly) Kruger (July 22, 1953 – 11 September 2020) m. Diana Savage (October 19, 1950 – )
      1. 1. Aimee (Joy) Kruger (September 16, 1974 – ) m. Gilbert Lenger
      2. 2. Mallon (Ronald) Kruger (August 19, 1977 – August 19, 1978)
    3. 3. Barry (Edward) Kruger (July 12, 1954 – ) m. Darlene (Louise) Cochran (March 21, 1953 – )
      1. 1. Charles (Eugene) Kruger (November 21, 1975 – )
      2. 2. Honnie (Christine) Kruger (April 9, 1978 – )
      3. 3. Roslyn (Marie) Kruger (January 10, 1981 – ) m. Christopher (Michael) George (Nov 1, 1976 – )
      4. 4. Sterling (Nathaniel) Kruger (March 9, 1987 – December 17, 2009) m. Lorraine (K) Claassen
      5. 5. Crystal (Anne) Kruger (April 16, 1991 – )
    4. 4. Kim (Walter) Kruger (February 19, 1958 – ) m. Sharon (Marie) Skolrud (May 9, 1959 – )
      1. 1. Breeze (Angela) Kruger (November 7, 1980 – )
      2. 2. Nicholas (Dominick) Kruger (January 20, 1984 – )
      3. 3. Brandon (Chaunce) Kruger (May 24, 1986 – )
    5. 5. Janice (Elaine) Kruger (January 29, 1960 – )
    6. 6. Kandace (Jane) Kruger (April 7, 1964 – ) m. Daniel (Lee) Proctor (September 9, 1963 – ) m. Jerry Thurman (13 May 1961 – )
      1. 1. Daniel (Lee) Proctor (April 7, 1987 – )
      2. 2. Austin (Justus Amadeus Heath) Proctor (November 5, 1992 – )
      3. 3. Kierra (Alexis) Proctor (May 28, 1994 – )
      4. 4. Roxanne (Mariah Jordan) Thurman (November 24, 1996 – )
      5. 5. Raquel (Alexandria Morgan) Thurman (November 24, 1996 – )
  4. 4. Dolores (Jean) Williams (24 Mar 1931 – 9 Jun 2019) m. Arthur ("Dale") Collins (Feb 29, 1928 – 3 Apr 2020)
    1. 1. Gregory (Dale) Collins (24 May 1952 – ) m. Elaine (Eva) Strutt (10 Dec 1955 – )
    2. 2. Beverly Collins (17 Sep 1954 – ) m. Kai (W) Adler (abt 1952 – )
    3. 3. Gale (Kenton) Collins (9 Apr 1959 – 22 Apr 2020) m. Tami Peterson (Sept 11 – )
    4. 4. Kelly (S) Collins (28 Mar 1961 – ) m. Lauchlan (Lanore) Smith (4 Jul 1955 – )
  5. 5. Kermit (Bowling) Williams (29 Oct 1932 – 27 Jan 2006) m. Darlene (Fay) Bryant (27 Nov 1937 – 24 July 2013)
    1. 1. Jo (LaRene) Williams (15 Jul 1952 – ) m. Joe (W) Beauchaine (13 Mar 1948 – ) m. Michael Cameron
      1. 1. Marcy (A) Beauchaine (28 Dec 1975 – )
      2. 2. Julie Beauchaine
    2. 2. Jack (Kerm) Williams (Jun 1953 – ) m. Jennifer (L) Paupst
    3. 3. Holley (Ann) Williams (23 Nov 1965 – ) m. Brian (W) Palmlund (abt 1965 – )

Arthur Williams's Timeline

12 Records

1883
27 Oct 1883
Birth of Arthur Justus Williams in Edina, Knox, Missouri
Edina, Knox, Missouri
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 12
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 17
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Itasca, Sherman, Kansas
Itasca, Sherman, Kansas
1908
abt 1908
Age 25
Arthur Justus Williams resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 27
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
1920
1920
Age 37
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
1930
1930
Age 47
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Sherman, Ferry, Washington
Sherman, Ferry, Washington
1935
1935
Age 52
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Sherman, Ferry, Washington
Sherman, Ferry, Washington
1940
1940
Age 57
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Sherman, Ferry, Washington, USA
Sherman, Ferry, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Newport, Washington, USA
Newport, Washington, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
Arthur Justus Williams resided here in Kettle Falls, Stevens, Washington, USA
Kettle Falls, Stevens, Washington, USA
1951
5 Nov 1951
Age 68
Death of Arthur Justus Williams in Colville, Stevens, WA
Colville, Stevens, WA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1883
    Event Place: Edina, Knox, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 218
    [2] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [4] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [5] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004
    [6] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Marriage Returns; Collection Title: Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    [7] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington, Marriage Records, EA333-2-0-52
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04338; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-13
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 594.
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 574.0.
    [11] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Ferry County, Washington; Roll: 1991570; Draft Board: 0.
    [12] Washington Births, 1907-1919, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington State Births 1907-1920
    [13] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
    [14] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Itasca, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 188.
    [15] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T624_1654; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 923.
    [16] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [17] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [18] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Itasca, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Itasca, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 188.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1908
    Record Source: Washington Births, 1907-1919, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington State Births 1907-1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T624_1654; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 923.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 594.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 574.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04338; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sherman, Ferry, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04338; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-13

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1941
    Event Place: Colville, Washington
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Colville Examiner - 22 Feb 1941 - 4, Courthouse and County News- Rebecca Williams files for divorce from Arthur J. Williams

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1941
    Event Place: Colville, Washington
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Colville Examiner - 29 Mar 1941 - 4, Rebecca and Art Williams divorce

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Newport, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 218

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kettle Falls, Stevens, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Ferry County, Washington; Roll: 1991570; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1951
    Event Place: Colville, Stevens, WA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [2] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996
    [3] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [4] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [6] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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