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David Williams 1778–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 February 1778

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 11 December 1862

Death Location: Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, Florida, USA

Father: Frederick Williams

Mother: Arrabicah Goff

Spouse(s): Sabra Lanier

Children(s): Rebecca Williams, Abigail Williams, William Williams

The story of David Williams began in 1778 in North Carolina. In 1860, David Williams resided in The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida. David Williams married Sabra Lanier, and had children including Abigail Williams, Rebecca Williams, William Larkin Williams. David Williams passed away in 1862 in Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Williams began in 1778 in North Carolina.
  • In 1860, David Williams resided in The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida.
  • David Williams married Sabra Lanier, and had children including Abigail Williams, Rebecca Williams, William Larkin Williams.
  • David Williams passed away in 1862 in Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Williams's Ancestors

Self
David Williams
1778–1862
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Frederick Williams
1751–1821
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Arrabicah Goff
1758–1851
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Goff) Sr
1717–1809
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Civil (Elizabeth) Matthis
1730–1789
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Goff
1689–1752
Mary Livingston
1695–1725
Ezekiel Matthis
1670–1738
Elizabeth Boddie
1687–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Goffe
1650–1704
Alice Thacker
1671–1765
Robert Mathews
1640–1700
1633–1717
Elizabeth Willis
1650–1699

David Williams's Descendants

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David Williams (8 February 1778–11 December 1862) m. Sabra Lanier (25 September 1774–25 May 1846)
  1. 1. Rebecca Williams 1816–1905 m. Albert Golay 1815–1880
    1. 1. Clarissa (Francis) Golay 1841–1842
    2. 2. Malvina (M) Golay 1850–1938
    3. 3. Albert (A.) Golay 1852–1900
    4. 4. Vincent Golay 1853–1929
    5. 5. Sabra (Howard) Golay 1847–1932
    6. 6. Clarine (Melvetia) Golay 1843–1938
  2. 2. Abigail Williams 1800–1883
  3. 3. William (Larkin) Williams 1807–1900 m. Mary Williams 1816–

David Williams's Timeline

3 Records

1778
8 February 1778
Birth of David Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 82
David Williams resided here in The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida
The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida
1862
11 December 1862
Age 84
Death of David Williams
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 February 1778
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida; Roll: M653_106; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 803106
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: The Navy Yard and Vicinity, Escambia, Florida; Roll: M653_106; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 803106

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1862
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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