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Benjamin Williams 1775 – 1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1775

Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: after 1850

Death Location: Grant, Arkansas, USA

Father: Lewis Williams

Mother: Ann Norman

Spouse(s): Sarah Battle

Children(s): Miles Williams, Maria Williams, Peter Williams, John Williams, Lorenzo Williams, Lydia Williams, Harriet Williams, Edward Williams, Lott Williams, Clarissa Williams

In 1775, Benjamin Williams entered the world in Onslow, North Carolina, United States, born to Lewis Williams and Ann Mary Norman. Benjamin Williams married Sarah Sally Battle, and had children including Miles Williams, Maria Williams, Peter C Williams, John H Williams, Lorenzo or Lorenza D Williams, Lydia Williams, Harriet S Williams, Edward Williams, Lott Green Williams, Clarissa Linnie Williams. Benjamin Williams passed away in 1850 in Grant, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Benjamin Williams entered the world in Onslow, North Carolina, United States, born to Lewis Williams and Ann Mary Norman.
  • Benjamin Williams married Sarah Sally Battle, and had children including Miles Williams, Maria Williams, Peter C Williams, John H Williams, Lorenzo or Lorenza D Williams, Lydia Williams, Harriet S Williams, Edward Williams, Lott Green Williams, Clarissa Linnie Williams.
  • Benjamin Williams passed away in 1850 in Grant, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Williams
1740 – 1784
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Ann Norman
1745 – 1792
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Battle
1779 – 1835
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Miles Williams
1796 – 1839
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Maria Williams
1797 – 1865
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Peter Williams
1802 –
Birth Location: –
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John Williams
1810 –
Birth Location: –
JW
Lorenzo Williams
1810 – 1870
Birth Location: Shelby, Tennessee, United States
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Lydia Williams
1812 –
Birth Location: –
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Harriet Williams
1814 – 1888
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Edward Williams
1815 –
Birth Location: –
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Lott Williams
1820 – 1888
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Clarissa Williams
1825 – 1859
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Benjamin Williams's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Williams
1775 – 1850
Birth Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Lewis Williams
1740 – 1784
North Carolina, United States
Ann (Mary) Norman
1745 – 1792
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Theopilus Williams
1710 – 1785
Isle Wight, Isle Of Wight, VA, USA
Hester Busbee
1716 – 1785
Bertie, NC, USA
John (Jr) Norman
– 1790
Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1673 – 1745
Ann Giles
1684 – 1758
Thomas Busbee
1685 – 1735
Catherine Bryan
1687 – 1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Williams's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Williams (11 Dec 1775 – after 1850) m. Sarah (Sally) Battle (2 Oct 1779 – Jul 1835)
  1. 1. Miles Williams (13 May 1796 – 6 Aug 1839) m. Sarah (13 April 1796 – 10 April 1867)
    1. 1. Martha (C.) Williams (1817 – ) m. Smith m. George (Washington Clemington) Nixon (07 DEC 1817 – 19 APR 1885)
      1. 1. Sarah Smith (1843 – )
      2. 2. Miles Smith (1846 – )
      3. 3. Jesse (R) Smith (1849 – )
    2. 2. John Williams (about 1820 – 15 Sep 1882) m. Mrs. (Arminta) Gipson (1840 – November 1, 1917)
      1. 1. Frank Williams (abt 1861 – )
      2. 2. Amanda Williams (abt 1864 – )
      3. 3. Mary (Louisa) Williams (30 Aug 1865 – 6 Jun 1909)
      4. 4. Tennessee Williams (abt 1868 – )
      5. 5. Charles (Ellis) Williams (7 Jul 1871 – 30 July 1941)
      6. 6. Thomas (C) Williams (abt 1874 – )
      7. 7. Ed. (G.) Williams (abt 1876 – )
      8. 8. Minnie Williams (29 Mar 1877 – 22 Mar 1930)
      9. 9. John (W) Williams (Oct 1878 – )
    3. 3. Mary Williams (13 Nov 1825 – 25 Dec 1892) m. James McKee (2 MAR 1824 – 13 MAR 1875)
      1. 1. Felix (G) McKee (Apr 1850 – )
      2. 2. Mary McKee (1856 – )
      3. 3. Thomas (Van) McKee (14 March 1858 – 27 Dec 1901) m. Mary (Belle) Jameson (2 Nov 1862 – 1 Jul 1947)
        1. 1. James (Henry) McKee (1 Aug 1882 – 18 FEB 1973) m. Martha (Jane) Dyer (14 February 1884 – 24 May 1949) m. Luta Lloyd (14 Sept 1891 – October 9, 1966)
        2. 2. Flavius (Virgil) McKee (13 JAN 1884 – 5 OCT 1969) m. Delilah (Elizabeth Dill) Richardson (7 July 1884 – 26 Dec 1914) m. Margaret (Seymour) Stokes (6 March 1899 – 5 June 1969)
        3. 3. Floy (Eliza) McKee (24 MAY 1889 – 6 MAY 1972) m. Charles (Cecil) Alexander (26 Jan 1885 – Mar 1975)
        4. 4. Flora (Mattie) McKee (20 Oct 1891 – 09 Sept 1976) m. Sidney (Voaid) Mitchell (21 Mar 1886 – 31 May 1960) m. Roy (D) Hedderly (29 Aug 1877 – 26 Mar 1966)
        5. 5. Thomas (Autrey) McKee (24 JUL 1895 – 16 OCT 1971) m. Sue (King) Burney (17 January 1901 – 23 Nov 1969)
        6. 6. Zoma (E.) McKee (Mar 1900 – 27 July 1922)
      4. 4. Laura (Ann) McKee (1 Jun 1860 – 16 May 1889) m. Thomas (Jefferson) Wisdom (19 Jan 1853 – 29 Jun 1929)
        1. 1. Moody (Bud) Wisdom (12 April 1880 – 2 Nov 1880)
        2. 2. Eula Wisdom (1881 – ) m. John (William) Smalley (5 May 1882 – 28 Nov 1930)
        3. 3. James (D) Wisdom (1882 – 1939) m. Lou (Cora Bell) Smalley (12 Mar 1885 – 22 Apr 1967)
        4. 4. Sula Wisdom (24 Nov 1883 – 13 Dec 1883)
        5. 5. Mae Wisdom (May 1885 – )
        6. 6. Nola Wisdom (7 Dec 1886 – Aug 1977) m. Emilis (C) Brooks (abt 1892 – ) m. Eulas (Carroll) Brooks (15 Aug 1891 – 20 Aug 1957)
        7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Wisdom (2 Apr 1888 – 13 Jan 1980) m. William (Craven) Benge (2 Dec 1886 – 20 Mar 1975)
      5. 5. Mattie (J) McKee (1864 – 26 Mar 1930) m. Albert (S) Hamm (Jul 1857 – 21 Oct 1950)
    4. 4. Sybba Williams (1828 – 1860) m. Daniel Stutsman (Mar 1835 – 8 May 1919)
      1. 1. John Stutsman (Mar 1850 – 22 Oct 1938)
      2. 2. Nancy Stutsman (1854 – 1 Mar 1932)
      3. 3. Martha (Ann) Stutsman (1855 – )
      4. 4. Martha Stutsman (1856 – )
      5. 5. John Stutzman (12 Aug 1857 – 1866)
      6. 6. Lucy (R) Stutsman (1859 – )
      7. 7. George (Washington) Stutsman (6 May 1860 – 6 Dec 1941)
      8. 8. William (R) Stutsman (28 Jan 1867 – 6 Nov 1953)
    5. 5. Hester (Hetty) Williams (22 Aug 1830 – 1851) m. Isaac (Jackson) Collins (1827 – 1851)
      1. 1. Argyle Collins (1853 – )
      2. 2. Sarah (A Sally) Collins (1854 – 1911)
    6. 6. Asa Williams (20 FEB 1832 – 20 Jul 1877) m. Georgia (Ann V) Abbott (7 Dec 1855 – 12 Apr 1949) m. Susannah McKee (abt 1834 – before 1874)
      1. 1. Mary (Ella) Williams (about 1876 – 14 Jul 1948)
      2. 2. Flora (Asa) Williams (22 Feb 1877 – 8 Mar 1899)
      3. 3. Evan Williams (about 1852 – ) m. Ellen (E) Winburne (abt 1857 – )
        1. 1. Pauline Williams (abt 1880 – )
      4. 4. Augustus Williams (about 1859 – )
      5. 5. Leona Williams (1870 – ) m. J (C) Cready (about 1861 – )
    7. 7. Miles Williams (3 Mar 1834 – 1 Oct 1919)
    8. 8. Madison Williams (1839 – 1856) m. Ann (Eliza) Davis (about 1840 – )
  2. 2. Maria Williams (9 Oct 1797 – abt 1865) m. Elijah Lindsey (1790 – 2 May 1834)
    1. 1. Burkett (Battle) Lindsey (bef July 1823 – 19 Dec 1880) m. Martha (Ann Margaret) Haley (8 Oct 1825 – 2 Dec 1908)
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Lindsey (21 Sep 1844 – 27 May 1918)
      2. 2. Margaret (E.) Lindsey (1847 – abt 1862)
      3. 3. Elbert (English) Lindsey (16 June 1850 – 22 Dec 1931)
      4. 4. Selden (Trullery) Lindsey (19 Dec 1854 – 26 Mar 1939)
      5. 5. Herbert (H.) Lindsey (1858 – ca 1865)
      6. 6. Hilburn (Herschell) Lindsey (26 Feb 1861 – 15 May 1941)
  3. 3. Peter (C) Williams (1802 – )
  4. 4. John (H) Williams (1810 – )
  5. 5. Lorenzo (or Lorenza D) Williams (1810 – 1870)
  6. 6. Lydia Williams (1812 – )
  7. 7. Harriet (S) Williams (30 Oct 1814 – 29 Jan 1888)
  8. 8. Edward Williams (1815 – )
  9. 9. Lott (Green) Williams (18 May 1820 – Dec 1888) m. Mary (Cynthia) Jones (17 Sep 1820 – 1920)
    1. 1. Addison (Brice) Williams (1 Oct 1849 – 19 Feb 1924)
    2. 2. Amy (Arilla) Williams (11 Dec 1853 – 24 Nov 1940) m. James (Levi) Haley (10 Nov 1851 – 3 Oct 1925)
    3. 3. Archibald (Warren) Williams (4 Oct 1857 – 6 Jan 1906)
    4. 4. Emory (F.) Williams (abt 1861 – )
  10. 10. Clarissa (Linnie) Williams (1825 – 1859) m. Stephen (Strom) Tucker (1822 – 1870)

Benjamin Williams's Timeline

6 Records

1775
11 Dec 1775
Birth of Benjamin Williams in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1796
1796
Age 21
Benjamin Williams was married in NC
NC
1830
1830
Age 55
Benjamin Williams resided here in Dorscock District, Carteret, North Carolina
Dorscock District, Carteret, North Carolina
1840
1 June 1840
Age 65
Benjamin Williams resided here in Davis, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Davis, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1850
after 1850
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Williams in Grant, Arkansas, USA
Grant, Arkansas, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
Benjamin Williams resided here in Saline District, Saline, Arkansas
Saline District, Saline, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1796
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 1850
    Event Place: Grant, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Davis, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Saline, Arkansas; Roll: 20; Page: 208.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Saline
    Record Source: Arkansas Census, 1840

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Dorscock District, Carteret, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Dorscock District, Carteret, North Carolina; Roll: 120; Page: 122.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: NC
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 241.008; Source type: Family group sheet (from "Gleanings"), listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 241.008; Source type: Family group sheet (from "Gleanings"), listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1775
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 241.008; Source type: Family group sheet (from "Gleanings"), listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Saline District, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 88B; Image: .
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 241.008; Source type: Family group sheet (from "Gleanings"), listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Saline District, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Saline District, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: M432_30; Page: 88B; Image: .
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