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Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams 1802 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1802

Birth Location: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 25 Feb 1880

Death Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Father: James Tracey

Mother: Sarah Cross

Spouse(s): Thomas Williams

Children(s): Susan Williams, James Williams, Rachel Williams, Thomas Williams, Gilson Williams, Jacob Williams, Victor Williams, Richard Williams, Gelson Williams

The story of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams began in 1802 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided in District 2, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. In 1870, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided in District 8, Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams married Thomas Williams, and had children including Susan Williams, James Wesley Williams, Rachel Williams, Thomas Williams, Gilson Williams, Jacob Williams, Victor Williams, Richard Williams, Gelson Williams. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams passed away in 1880 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams began in 1802 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided in District 2, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided in District 8, Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams married Thomas Williams, and had children including Susan Williams, James Wesley Williams, Rachel Williams, Thomas Williams, Gilson Williams, Jacob Williams, Victor Williams, Richard Williams, Gelson Williams.
  • Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams passed away in 1880 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Tracey
1765 – 1838
Birth Location: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
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Sarah Cross
1785 – 1857
Birth Location: Parkton, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Thomas Williams
1800 – 1879
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Susan Williams
1832 – 1911
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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James Williams
1835 – 1863
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Rachel Williams
1837 – 1894
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Thomas Williams
1838 – 1901
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Gilson Williams
1839 –
Birth Location: Maryland
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Jacob Williams
1842 – 1909
Birth Location: Maryland
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Victor Williams
1847 – 1916
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Richard Williams
1848 –
Birth Location: Maryland
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Gelson Williams
1854 – 1904
Birth Location: Baltimore Co., MD
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Elizabeth Williams's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Williams
1802 – 1880
Birth Place: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Parents
James H Tracey
1765 – 1838
Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Sarah Cross
1785 – 1857
Parkton, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
Warnel Tracey
1736 – 1788
Baltimore Co., Maryland
Nancy Noty
1737 – 1790
Maryland
John (A) Cross
1758 – 1839
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Cooper
1764 – 1834
Parkton, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Teague Tracey
1702 – 1752
Katherine Warnell
1708 – 1745
Soloman Cross
1736 – 1777
Mary Keith
1738 – 1790
James Cooper
1723 – 1807
Elizabeth Barrett
1726 – 1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Teague Tracey
1674 – 1712
Mary Hitchcock
1680 – 1747
John (Wornall)
1685 – 1754
Anastasia Robey
1695 – 1723
John Wheeler
1700 – 1764
Dinah Tracey
1695 – 1764
Alexander Keith
1712 – 1824
Margaret Harned
1715 – 1834
James Cooper
1684 – 1734
Elizabeth Cooper
1698 – 1727
Samuel Barrett
1694 – 1777
Elizabeth Francis
1693 – 1771

Elizabeth Williams's Descendants

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Elizabeth ('Betsy' Cross Tracy) Williams (12 May 1802 – 25 Feb 1880) m. Thomas Williams (1800 – 1879)
  1. 1. Susan Williams (abt 1832 – 19 Jan 1911)
  2. 2. James (Wesley) Williams (abt 1835 – 3 Dec 1863)
  3. 3. Rachel Williams (10 Sep 1837 – 19 Feb 1894)
  4. 4. Thomas Williams (abt 1838 – October 1901) m. Sophia Smith (18 Apr 1836 – 25 Apr 1886) m. Sophia Smith (18 Apr 1836 – 25 Apr 1886)
    1. 1. Joseph (Thomas) Williams (abt 1859 – ) m. Mollie Williams (abt 1860 – ) m. Mollie Williams (abt 1860 – )
      1. 1. Lillie (Irene) Williams (abt 1880 – )
      2. 2. Lillie (Irene) Williams (May Abt 1880 – )
    2. 2. John (W.) Williams (25 Sept 1861 – 9 Feb 1936)
      1. 1. Ralph (Lee) Williams (18dec1896 – 07feb1959)
    3. 3. James (Emery) Williams (Dec 1863 – ) m. Rose (Belle Young) Williams (Mar 1869 – )
      1. 1. Lora (Belle Williams) Sipe (29 March 1889 – 13 January 1958) m. Charles (Webster) Sipe (10 November 1879 – 21 December 1939)
        1. 1. Samuel (Alexander) Sipe (4 February 1927 – 6 December 2019)
        2. 2. Rose (Elizabeth) Sipe (23 May 1928 – 18 April 2013)
        3. 3. Margaret (Wil-helm) Sheeler
        4. 4. Bran (ton) Gracey
        5. 5. Gary Rosier (abt 1936 – )
        6. 6. Gerald Rosier (abt 1942 – )
      2. 2. James (Emery) Williams (1892 – 1969) m. Laura (P) McConnell (9 Dec 1890 – 23 Feb 1957) m. Laura (Platt) McConnell (Abt 1891 – )
        1. 1. Norman (Emory) Williams (abt 1914 – June 11th, 1955) m. Sarah (Kathleen Donahue) Williams (Feb. 8th 1912 – March 21st, 1977) m. Sarah (Kathleen Donahue) Williams (Feb. 8th 1912 – March 21st, 1977)
        2. 2. Norman (Emory) Williams (5 Aug 1913 – 11 Jun 1955)
        3. 3. Eleanor (M) Williams (abt 1917 – 25 February 1970) m. Joseph Robinson (Bef. 1947 – Bef. 1970) m. unknown unknown
        4. 4. Elinora Williams (abt 1917 – )
        5. 5. Elinora Williams (abt 1917 – )
        6. 6. Paul Williams (25 Mar 1919 – 10 Mar 1995) m. Jean (Margie) Smith (abt 1922 – 12 Feb 2018)
        7. 7. Paul Williams (25 Apr 1919 – 10 Mar 1995)
        8. 8. Mary Ballentine (abt 1924 – 16 August 1989) m. Balentine
        9. 9. James (Emory) Williams (21 Sep 1937 – 6 Apr 1976) m. Georgette (Frances) Williams (25 Mar 1944 – 21 Jan 2024)
        10. 10. Norman (Emory) Williams (5 Aug 1913 – 11 Jun 1955)
        11. 11. Elinora Williams (abt 1916 – )
        12. 12. Paul Williams (abt 1919 – 10 Mar 1995)
    4. 4. David (H.) Williams (abt 1866 – )
    5. 5. Robert (Foster) Williams (Oct 1867 – 14 Jul 1941)
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Williams (23 October 1869 – 29 January 1947)
    7. 7. Richard Williams (abt 1872 – )
    8. 8. Samuel Williams (abt 1873 – )
    9. 9. Walter (Raymond) Williams (6 Dec 1875 – 18 Nov 1957)
    10. 10. Blanche (May Williams) Blucher (26 JAN 1879 – 15 JAN 1939)
    11. 11. Mary (Y.) Williams (Abt 1870 – )
  5. 5. Gilson Williams (1839 – )
  6. 6. Jacob Williams (1842 – 17 February 1909)
  7. 7. Victor Williams (20 Apr 1847 – 31 Jan 1916) m. Susan Williams (Jun 1833 – )
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Williams (abt 1859 – )
    2. 2. Samuel (C.) Williams (Jan 1859 – Aft 1910)
    3. 3. Mary (L) Hess (abt 1862 – )
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Williams (abt 1863 – )
    5. 5. William (V) Williams (May 1870 – )
    6. 6. Catharine (E. M.) Williams (abt 1875 – )
  8. 8. Richard Williams (1848 – )
  9. 9. Gelson Williams (1854 – 16 Sep 1904) m. Elizabeth Williams (Apr 1841 – 3 Dec 1927) m. Millie (Franklin) Rhoades (1864 – )
    1. 1. Laura (Virginia) Williams (1866 – 20 Dec 1930)
    2. 2. Katherine (“Kate”) Williams (16 Jul 1868 – 17 Nov 1926)
    3. 3. Frank Williams (Jan 1872 – )
    4. 4. Horace (Albert) Williams (10 Oct 1873 – 20 April 1945)
    5. 5. Harry Williams (Abt 1875 – )
    6. 6. Mollie Williams (Jul Abt 1879 – )

Elizabeth Williams's Timeline

5 Records

1802
12 May 1802
Birth of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided here in District 2, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
District 2, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams resided here in District 8, Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
District 8, Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1880
25 Feb 1880
Age 78
Death of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1880
27 Feb 1880
Age 78
Burial of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cross Tracy Williams in Mount Peace Cemetery
Mount Peace Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1802
    Event Place: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 2, Baltimore, Maryland; Roll: 279; Page: 25a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 8, Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Mount Peace Cemetery
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
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