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Earnest Sheldon Williams 1887–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1887

Birth Location: Holmes County, Florida, USA

Death Date: 9 Feb 1970

Death Location: Holmes County, Florida, USA

Father: Luther Sr

Mother: Sarah (Williams)

Spouse(s): Lelia (Williams)

Children(s): Vonnie Williams, Franklin Williams, Viola Williams, Albert Williams, Mattie Williams, Evelyn Williams, Avie Williams, Leila Williams, Lola Williams

In 1887, Earnest Sheldon Williams entered the world in Holmes County, Florida, USA, born to Luther Monroe Williams Sr And Sarah Anna Watford Williams. In 1900, Earnest Sheldon Williams resided in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA. In 1910, Earnest Sheldon Williams resided in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA. Earnest Sheldon Williams married Lelia Eugenia Cook Williams, and had children including Albert Jackson Williams, Annie Williams, Avie Or Avey Lee Williams, Buck Williams, Evelyn Williams, Franklin Monroe Frank Williams, Grace Ray Williams, Leila Mae Williams, Lola P Williams, Mattie Lou Williams, Tom Williams, Viola Williams, Vonnie Williams. Earnest Sheldon Williams passed away in 1970 in Holmes County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Earnest Sheldon Williams entered the world in Holmes County, Florida, USA, born to Luther Monroe Williams Sr And Sarah Anna Watford Williams.
  • In 1900, Earnest Sheldon Williams resided in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA.
  • In 1910, Earnest Sheldon Williams resided in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA.
  • Earnest Sheldon Williams married Lelia Eugenia Cook Williams, and had children including Albert Jackson Williams, Annie Williams, Avie Or Avey Lee Williams, Buck Williams, Evelyn Williams, Franklin Monroe Frank Williams, Grace Ray Williams, Leila Mae Williams, Lola P Williams, Mattie Lou Williams, Tom Williams, Viola Williams, Vonnie Williams.
  • Earnest Sheldon Williams passed away in 1970 in Holmes County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Earnest Williams's Ancestors

Self
Earnest Williams
1887–1970
Birth Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
Parents
Luther Monroe Williams Sr
1860–1950
Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA
Sarah (Anna Watford) (Williams)
1867–1915
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Daniel "Joe") Williams
1830–1906
Florida, USA
Martha (Frances "Marthy" Hill) (Williams)
1833–1916
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Avey (Williams)
1809–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Earnest Williams's Descendants

1.
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Earnest (Sheldon) Williams (24 Jan 1887–9 Feb 1970) m. Lelia (Eugenia Cook) (Williams) (16 Nov 1888–15 May 1952)
  1. 1. Vonnie Williams 1910–
  2. 2. Franklin (Monroe "Frank") Williams 1910–1975 m. Annie (Jane UMN) (Williams) 1910–2004
  3. 3. Viola Williams 1912–
  4. 4. Albert (Jackson) Williams 1914–1998
  5. 5. Mattie (Lou) Williams 1916–
  6. 6. Evelyn Williams 1918–
  7. 7. Avie ((or Avey) Lee) Williams 1920–
  8. 8. Leila (Mae) Williams 1925–
  9. 9. Lola (P) Williams 1921–

Earnest Williams's Timeline

10 Records

1887
24 Jan 1887
Birth of Earnest Sheldon Williams in Holmes County, Florida, USA
Holmes County, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Holmes County, Florida, USA
Holmes County, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Precinct 10, Holmes County, Florida, USA
Precinct 10, Holmes County, Florida, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in E.p.10, Newton, Holmes County, Florida, USA
E.p.10, Newton, Holmes County, Florida, USA
1954
1954
Age 67
Earnest Sheldon Williams resided here in Florida, USA
Florida, USA
1970
9 Feb 1970
Age 83
Death of Earnest Sheldon Williams in Holmes County, Florida, USA
Holmes County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [8] Florida Death Index
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newton, Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: E.p.10, Newton, Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Holmes County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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