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Emerson Etheridge Williams 1858–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1858

Birth Location: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1942

Death Location: Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Williams

Mother: Melissa Morris

Spouse(s): Sarah McKelvey

Children(s): Ludie Williams, Anna Winston, Irby Williams

Emerson Etheridge Williams was born in 1858 in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas Newton Williams And Melissa Jane Morris. In 1860, Emerson Etheridge Williams resided in District 15, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Emerson Etheridge Williams resided in District 10, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. Emerson Etheridge Williams married Sarah E Mckelvey, and had children including Anna Williams Winston, Irby Hugh Williams, Ludie Brown Williams. Emerson Etheridge Williams passed away in 1942 in Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Emerson Etheridge Williams was born in 1858 in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA, the child of Thomas Newton Williams And Melissa Jane Morris.
  • In 1860, Emerson Etheridge Williams resided in District 15, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Emerson Etheridge Williams resided in District 10, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • Emerson Etheridge Williams married Sarah E Mckelvey, and had children including Anna Williams Winston, Irby Hugh Williams, Ludie Brown Williams.
  • Emerson Etheridge Williams passed away in 1942 in Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williams
1833–1905
Birth Location: Madison County, Tennessee, USA
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Melissa Morris
1840–1917
Birth Location: Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah McKelvey
1852–1915
Birth Location: Greenfield, Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
SM

Children(s)

Ludie Williams
1892–1937
Birth Location: Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
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Anna Winston
1890–1968
Birth Location: Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Irby Williams
1888–1977
Birth Location: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
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Emerson Williams's Ancestors

Self
Emerson Williams
1858–1942
Birth Place: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas Newton Williams
1833–1905
Madison County, Tennessee, USA
Melissa (Jane) Morris
1840–1917
Weakley County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James Morris
1805–
North Carolina, USA
Rebecca Finch
1812–1860
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emerson Williams's Descendants

1.
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Emerson (Etheridge) Williams (20 Oct 1858–1 Mar 1942) m. Sarah (E) McKelvey (6 Oct 1852–21 Jun 1915)
  1. 1. Ludie (Brown) Williams 1892–1937 m. Alva Allen 1893–1978
    1. 1. Pauline Allen 1921–2003 m. Ed Primm 1889–1959 m. Hugh (Miles) Howard 1903–
      1. 1. James (E 'Jimmy') Primm 1944–2003
      2. 2. Louie (Alan) Primm 1946–2014 m. Arletta (Faye) Hyle 1947–2017
    2. 2. Ruby (Louise) Allen 1925–2010 m. Lorene Winston 1921–
    3. 3. Artha (Mae) Allen 1928–2012 m. John (George 'Jack') Lehr 1926–2001
    4. 4. Helen (Ella) Allen 1932–2012 m. Dennis (Henry Byrne) Sr 1926–2007
    5. 5. Shirley (Frances) Allen 1937–2014
  2. 2. Anna (Williams) Winston 1890–1968
  3. 3. Irby (Hugh) Williams 1888–1977 m. Clara (Jane) Linkous 1904–
    1. 1. Hugh (Lewis) Williams 1922–1989
    2. 2. Charles Williams 1925–

Emerson Williams's Timeline

10 Records

1858
20 Oct 1858
Birth of Emerson Etheridge Williams in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in District 15, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in District 10, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Parks Springs, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Parks Springs, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Civil District 9, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Smackover, Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Smackover, Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 77
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 82
Emerson Etheridge Williams resided here in Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1942
1 Mar 1942
Age 84
Death of Emerson Etheridge Williams in Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1858
    Event Place: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 52-24
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 151
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Parks Springs, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 1285; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 173
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1570; Page: 161A; Family History Library Film: 553069
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 15, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 474; Family History Library Film: 805278
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1525; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375538
    [7] Arkansas Death Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1942; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 15, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 15, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 474; Family History Library Film: 805278

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1570; Page: 161A; Family History Library Film: 553069

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Parks Springs, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Parks Springs, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 1285; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 173

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1525; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1375538

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Smackover, Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 52-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00159; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 52-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1942
    Event Place: Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1942; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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