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Bernard Venson Williams 1885–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1885

Birth Location: Clay, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 Aug 1958

Death Location: Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Williams

Mother: Cardelia Williams

Spouse(s): Mary Bias

Children(s): Zella Williams, Ruth Williams, John Williams, Genevia Williams, James Williams, Virginia Williams

In 1885, Bernard Venson Williams entered the world in Clay, West Virginia, USA, born to James H Williams And Cardelia Williams. In 1900, Bernard Venson Williams resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Bernard Venson Williams resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA. Bernard Venson Williams married Mary A Bias, and had children including Genevia M Williams, James E Williams, John W Williams, Ruth L Williams, Virginia Williams, Zella M Williams. Bernard Venson Williams passed away in 1958 in Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Bernard Venson Williams entered the world in Clay, West Virginia, USA, born to James H Williams And Cardelia Williams.
  • In 1900, Bernard Venson Williams resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Bernard Venson Williams resided in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA.
  • Bernard Venson Williams married Mary A Bias, and had children including Genevia M Williams, James E Williams, John W Williams, Ruth L Williams, Virginia Williams, Zella M Williams.
  • Bernard Venson Williams passed away in 1958 in Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Williams
1848–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Cardelia Williams
1849–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Mary Bias
1892–1981
Birth Location: West Virginia
MB

Children(s)

Zella Williams
1912–1983
Birth Location: West Virginia
ZW
Ruth Williams
1915–
Birth Location: West Virginia
RW
John Williams
1917–
Birth Location: West Virginia
JW
Genevia Williams
1918–
Birth Location: West Virginia
GW
James Williams
1920–
Birth Location: West Virginia
JW
Virginia Williams
1923–
Birth Location: West Virginia
VW

Bernard Williams's Ancestors

Self
Bernard Williams
1885–1958
Birth Place: Clay, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James H Williams
1848–
West Virginia
Cardelia Williams
1849–
West Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernard Williams's Descendants

1.
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Bernard (Venson) Williams (16 Oct 1885–8 Aug 1958) m. Mary (A) Bias (19 May 1892–Mar 1981)
  1. 1. Zella (M) Williams 1912–1983
  2. 2. Ruth (L) Williams 1915–
  3. 3. John (W) Williams 1917–
  4. 4. Genevia (M) Williams 1918–
  5. 5. James (E) Williams 1920–
  6. 6. Virginia Williams 1923–

Bernard Williams's Timeline

9 Records

1885
16 Oct 1885
Birth of Bernard Venson Williams in Clay, West Virginia, USA
Clay, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Bernard Venson Williams resided here in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Bernard Venson Williams resided here in Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Bernard Venson Williams resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Bernard Venson Williams resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia
Crook, Boone, West Virginia
1942
1942
Age 57
Bernard Venson Williams resided here in Boone, West Virginia, USA
Boone, West Virginia, USA
1957
7 Nov 1957
Age 72
Bernard Venson Williams - Probate in Boone, West Virginia, USA
Boone, West Virginia, USA
1958
6 Aug 1958
Age 73
Death of Bernard Venson Williams in Boone, West Virginia, United States
Boone, West Virginia, United States
1958
8 Aug 1958
Age 73
Burial of Bernard Venson Williams in Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for West Virginia, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563733; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 444
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 667.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Boone; Roll: 1992379
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 444

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 667.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for West Virginia, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563733; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Boone; Roll: 1992379

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1958
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will books; Author: Boone County (West Virginia). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Boone, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1958
    Event Place: Madison, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will books; Author: Boone County (West Virginia). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Boone, West Virginia
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