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Edward Williams 1743–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1743

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 1800

Death Location: Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Edward Williams

Mother:

Spouse(s): Margaret Williams, Margaret Crittenden

Children(s): Joseph Nation, Lydia Williams, Etheldred Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Margaret Williams, Nancy Patterson, William Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Nancy Williams, Joseph Williams, Jonathan Williams

In 1743, Edward Williams entered the world in Maryland, born to Edward Cox Cocke Williams And Rachel Williams. Edward Williams married Margaret Peggy Crittenden, Margaret Williams, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Mary Williams, Etheldred Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Jonathan Wright Williams, Joseph Henry Joe Williams I Cherokee Nation, Joseph Williams, Lydia M Williams, Margaret Elender Nellie Williams, Nancy Mary Williams, Nancy Patterson, William Williams. Edward Williams passed away in 1800 in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Edward Williams entered the world in Maryland, born to Edward Cox Cocke Williams And Rachel Williams.
  • Edward Williams married Margaret Peggy Crittenden, Margaret Williams, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Mary Williams, Etheldred Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Jonathan Wright Williams, Joseph Henry Joe Williams I Cherokee Nation, Joseph Williams, Lydia M Williams, Margaret Elender Nellie Williams, Nancy Mary Williams, Nancy Patterson, William Williams.
  • Edward Williams passed away in 1800 in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Williams
1688–1771
Birth Location: Crowan, Cornwall, England, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Williams
1760–1840
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Margaret Crittenden
1770–1857
Birth Location: Cherokee Indian, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Joseph Nation
1804–1863
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
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Lydia Williams
1824–1855
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Etheldred Williams
1787–1875
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Elizabeth Williams
1789–1850
Birth Location: Pendleton District SC
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Margaret Williams
1792–1850
Birth Location: SC
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Nancy Patterson
1805–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
NP
William Williams
1783–1870
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
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Jeremiah Williams
1805–1844
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Nancy Williams
1795–1859
Birth Location: Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
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Joseph Williams
1788–1827
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina
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Jonathan Williams
1799–1878
Birth Location: Burke Co. North Carolina, USA
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Edward Williams's Ancestors

Self
Edward Williams
1743–1800
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Edward Cox (Cocke) Williams
1688–1771
Crowan, Cornwall, England, USA
Grandparents
Richard Williams
1674–1737
Ruan Minor, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Jane Deeble
1670–
Ruan Minor, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Richard (Williams)
1643–1733
Grace Foxe
1640–
SYLVESTER DEEBLE
1634–1704
Grace Hawkey
1634–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williams
1612–1692
HUMPHREY Deeble
1586–1640
Katherine Roberts
1600–1640
PETER HAWKEY
1584–1664
Phillipa Clarke
1598–1664

Edward Williams's Descendants

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Edward Williams (18 Dec 1743–1800) m. Margaret Williams (1760–1840) m. Margaret (Peggy) Crittenden (1770–24 Jan 1857)
  1. 1. Joseph (Henry Joe Williams I Cherokee) Nation 1804–1863 m. Ruth Williams 1832–1963 m. Catherine (Susannah) Swafford 1807–1854
    1. 1. Albert Williams 1858–1943 m. Frances (Ann) CURTIS 1867–1944
      1. 1. Alfred ("Urban" Van Buren) Williams 1892–1976 m. Esther (Lee) Albritton 1905–1976 m. Myrtle (Cassie) Owen 1893–1981
        1. 1. Otis (Dean) Williams 1940–2003 m. Phyllis (Beverly) James 1940–2013
        2. 2. Betty Rae 1934–2025 m. Cecil (William) James 1914–1990 m. Litt (James) Elliott 1909–1959
        3. 3. Elna (Glenn) Williams 1936–2003
        4. 4. Van (Roosevelt) Williams 1939–2002
        5. 5. Nina (Marie) Williams 1945–2014 m. Nelson (Edward) Wells 1936–1988 m. Herman (Allen) Randell 1940–2000 m. George (Clifton) Boyd 1909– m. Clyde (Henry) Reed 1928–1996
        6. 6. Andrew (Jefferson) WILLIAMS 1910–1939 m. Iva (Evelyn) Williams 1914–1992
        7. 7. Lara (Loree) WILLIAMS 1919–2003 m. Lawrence (Edward) Knox 1915–1997
        8. 8. Billy (Wayne) Williams 1926–2009 m. Betty (Jo) Alexander 1920–2017
        9. 9. Donald (Van Buren) WILLIAMS 1928–1996
        10. 10. Vanna (Lea) WILLIAMS 1931–1994 m. Royce (Dalton) Fred 1929–2020
        11. 11. Mary (Cloteen) WILLIAMS 1922–1998
        12. 12. Lawrence (Afton) Williams 1914–1959 m. Thelma (Elizabeth Coon) Williams 1919–1998
        13. 13. Clara (Beth) WILLIAMS 1917–2005 m. Elvie (Lee) Lackey 1909–1996
      2. 2. John (Perry Moses) WILLIAMS 1883–1960 m. Sarah (Sadie Leah) Shaunfield 1902–1993
        1. 1. John (Perry Williams) Jr. 1925–2005
      3. 3. Eva (Ozara Catherine) WILLIAMS 1887–1980 m. Corbin (Wallace) Ramsey 1886–1951
        1. 1. Andrew (Murl) Ramsey 1907–1994
        2. 2. Eva (Opal Ramsey) Breezedale 1908–1986
        3. 3. Garland (Wallace) Ramsey 1909–2002
        4. 4. Verrah (Mae) Ramsey 1912–2005
        5. 5. Arlace (James Ramsey) Sr. 1915–1998
        6. 6. Charles (Oakley) Ramsey 1918–1978
        7. 7. Adlie (Troy) Ramsey 1920–1993
      4. 4. Trudie (Ella Elizabeth) WILLIAMS 1896–1979 m. George (Lester) Thacker 1892–1975
        1. 1. Artie (Elzo) Thacker 1914–1957
        2. 2. Arvil (Perry) Thacker 1917–1995
        3. 3. Allie (Alfred) Thacker 1920–2013
        4. 4. Derwood (W) Thacker 1924–1994
        5. 5. Van (Lester) Thacker 1929–1935
      5. 5. Artie (Adella) WILLIAMS 1889–1911
        1. 1. Eva (Lena) Lassiter 1906–1999
      6. 6. Ruby (Opal) WILLIAMS 1905–1989 m. Horace (Bellwood) Smith 1904–1988
        1. 1. Alfred (Alonzo) Smith 1927–2013
        2. 2. Sarah (Francis) Smith 1930–1930
      7. 7. Beulah (Beth) WILLIAMS 1907–1997 m. Homer (Oliver) Smith 1907–1997
      8. 8. Alethe Williams 1899–1981 m. Virgie Williams 1894–1979
        1. 1. Leonard (Cleftin) Williams 1924–
        2. 2. Lona Williams 1927–1989
        3. 3. W (D) William 1938–1963
      9. 9. Aletha (May) WILLIAMS 1898–1979 m. William (McDowell) Smith 1896–1973
        1. 1. Iris (Frances) Smith 1918–1977
        2. 2. Billie (Edward) Smith 1925–1964
        3. 3. Bobby (Lynn) Smith 1930–1953
      10. 10. Defa Williams 1891–1988 m. F (L) Williams 1879– m. John (Truman) Townsend 1880–1951
        1. 1. Nannie (Leone) Townsend 1907–2002
        2. 2. Ira (Alford) Townsend 1909–2004
        3. 3. Albert (V "Snooks") Townsend 1910–1993
        4. 4. Leroy Townsend 1911–
        5. 5. Wilburn (Leldon) Townsend 1912–2001
        6. 6. Trudy (Cleo) Townsend 1914–2004
        7. 7. unkn (- stillborn) Townsend 1918–1918
        8. 8. Selvia Halloway 1918–
        9. 9. O (G) Townsend 1919–2015
        10. 10. Johnnie (Evalee) Townsend 1926–2023
        11. 11. Rosa ("Bobbie") Townsend 1929–2017
        12. 12. Mary (Helen) Townsend 1930–1987
    2. 2. Ruth Williams 1832–1963 m. Joseph (Henry Joe Williams I Cherokee) Nation 1804–1863
      1. 1. John Williams 1858–
    3. 3. Moses (S.) Williams 1847–1899 m. Aletha (Ann) Cook 1859–1935
      1. 1. Roy Williams 1878–1910
      2. 2. Mamie (A) Williams 1880–1971
      3. 3. Oscar Williams 1883–1901
      4. 4. Norman (Moses) Williams 1886–1945
      5. 5. Emma Williams 1891–
    4. 4. Jefferson (Davis JD Jerry) Williams 1859–1920
    5. 5. Joseph (George Washington Frank Williams) II 1842–1912
    6. 6. Jemima (Evalina) Williams 1825–1916
    7. 7. Virgil (Moses) Williams 1843–1894 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Mclean 1850–1883 m. Rebecca Loyd 1860–1928 m. Martha (P. "Mattie") Barclay 1859–1958
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Williams 1880–1970
      2. 2. Willie (Alfred) Williams 1871–1959 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Williams 1884–1966
        1. 1. Jimmie (A.) Williams 1907–1990
        2. 2. Terrell (C.) Williams 1930–2016
        3. 3. R (A) Williams 1919–
      3. 3. Joseph (Henry) Williams 1873–1949
      4. 4. Laura (Almeta (Mattie)) Williams 1875–1964
      5. 5. Ella (Matilda) Williams 1878–1958
      6. 6. Virgie Williams 1894–1979 m. Alethe Williams 1899–1981
      7. 7. Lee (H) Williams 1891–1974
      8. 8. Benjamin (Miller) Williams 1886–1966
      9. 9. Cordelia (Frances Candie) Williams 1888–1976
      10. 10. Swafford Williams 1883–1883
      11. 11. Mary (P) Williams 1887–1972
      12. 12. Exar Williams 1890–1953
      13. 13. Millard (Fillmore) Williams 1892–1952
      14. 14. Marshall Williams 1894–1978 m. Rachel (Iris) Williams 1901–1978
        1. 1. Jo (Ann) Ethridge 1939–2014
    8. 8. Sarah (Margaret) Williams 1838–1907
    9. 9. Thomas (George) Williams 1832–1911
    10. 10. Francis (M) Williams 1849–1851
    11. 11. James (Perry) Williams 1830–1920
    12. 12. Johnathan (C) Williams 1833–1863
    13. 13. Catharine Williams 1836–1912 m. John (Walker) Montgomery 1837–1924
      1. 1. Ada (Jane) Wheeler 1875–1959
      2. 2. Johnathan (A.) Montgomery 1857–1901
      3. 3. John (Perry) Montgomery 1867–1956
      4. 4. George (Washington) Montgomery 1870–1959
      5. 5. Jesse (Ruffus) Montgomery 1859–1945
      6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Gardner 1865–1950
      7. 7. Martha (C) Montgomery 1861–
      8. 8. Mary (E.) Montgomery 1873–
      9. 9. Alice (B.) Montgomery 1878–
    14. 14. Jesse (Crittenden) Williams 1840–1855
    15. 15. William (Arnold) Williams 1839–1892
    16. 16. Martha Williams 1826–1900
    17. 17. Belitha (Ability Tilitha) Williams 1824–1874
    18. 18. Malinda (Elisabeth) Williams 1828–1903
    19. 19. Belenda Williams 1824–1843
    20. 20. Jerry Williams 1860–1941
    21. 21. Llewellyn (J.) Williams 1898–
  2. 2. Lydia (M) Williams 1824–1855
  3. 3. Etheldred Williams 1787–1875
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Betsy Mary) Williams 1789–1850
  5. 5. Margaret (Elender "Nellie") Williams 1792–1850
  6. 6. Nancy Patterson 1805–1860
  7. 7. William Williams 1783–1870
  8. 8. Jeremiah Williams 1805–1844
  9. 9. Nancy (Mary) Williams 1795–1859
  10. 10. Joseph Williams 1788–1827
  11. 11. Jonathan (Wright) Williams 1799–1878

Edward Williams's Timeline

15 Records

1737
23 Sep 1737
Edward Williams was baptized in Surrey, England
Surrey, England
1739
13 May 1739
Edward Williams was baptized in Warwick, St Nicholas, Warwickshire, England
Warwick, St Nicholas, Warwickshire, England
1743
18 Dec 1743
Birth of Edward Williams in Crowan, Cornwall, England
Crowan, Cornwall, England
1747
7 Apr 1747
Age 4
Edward Williams was baptized in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
1776
2 Mar 1776
Age 33
Edward Williams resided here in Alamance, North Carolina
Alamance, North Carolina
1783
1783
Age 40
Edward Williams resided here in Loyalists, South Carolina Colony, South Carolina
Loyalists, South Carolina Colony, South Carolina
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 47
Edward Williams resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
1793
1793
Age 50
Edward Williams resided here in USA
USA
1798
1798
Age 55
Edward Williams resided here in Jackson, Georgia, USA
Jackson, Georgia, USA
1800
1800
Age 57
Edward Williams resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1800
1800
Age 57
Death of Edward Williams in Franklin County, VA
Franklin County, VA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 77
Edward Williams resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 87
Edward Williams resided here in Rabun, Georgia, USA
Rabun, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 97
Edward Williams resided here in District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
1845
14 Aug 1845
Age 102
Death of Edward Williams in Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, United States
Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1743
    Event Place: Crowan, Cornwall, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 325
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [3] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1773; Page Number: 302
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1737
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Surrey History Centre; Woking, Surrey, England; Surrey Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: 238112

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 May 1739
    Event Place: Warwick, St Nicholas, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers; Roll: Engl21064; Document Reference: DR 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1747
    Event Place: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1773; Page Number: 302

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1776
    Event Place: Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Loyalists, South Carolina Colony, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, Georgia Archives; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tax Digests 1890

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 130; Image: 258; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Page: 214; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 279

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Rabun, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 20; Page: 226; Family History Library Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 436, Rabun, Georgia; Roll: 49; Page: 208; Family History Library Film: 0007046

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, Rabun, District 436
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 436, Rabun, Georgia; Roll: 49; Page: 208; Family History Library Film: 0007046

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1845
    Event Place: Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 325
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Franklin County, VA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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