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Francis Bertrum Williams 1878 – 1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1878

Birth Location: Edina, Knox County, Missouri

Death Date: 17 Jan 1958

Death Location: Seattle, King County, Washington

Father: Fredrick Williams

Mother: Phebe HARPER

Spouse(s): Josie Williamson

Children(s): Rhea Williams, Forrest Williams, Lawrence Williams, Raymond Williams, Theodore Williams, Erma Williams, Floyd Williams, Doris Williams, Erma Williams

The story of Francis Bertrum Williams began in 1878 in Edina, Knox County, Missouri. In 1880, Francis Bertrum Williams resided in Lyon, Knox, Missouri, United States. In 1895, Francis Bertrum Williams resided in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas. Francis Bertrum Williams married Josie Belle Williamson, and had children including Rhea Leorah Williams, Forrest Burd Williams, Lawrence Lloyd Williams, Raymond Arthur Williams, Theodore Francis Williams, Erma Jean Williams, Floyd Voyle Williams, Doris Lorraine Williams, Erma Fay Williams. Francis Bertrum Williams passed away in 1958 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Bertrum Williams began in 1878 in Edina, Knox County, Missouri.
  • In 1880, Francis Bertrum Williams resided in Lyon, Knox, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1895, Francis Bertrum Williams resided in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas.
  • Francis Bertrum Williams married Josie Belle Williamson, and had children including Rhea Leorah Williams, Forrest Burd Williams, Lawrence Lloyd Williams, Raymond Arthur Williams, Theodore Francis Williams, Erma Jean Williams, Floyd Voyle Williams, Doris Lorraine Williams, Erma Fay Williams.
  • Francis Bertrum Williams passed away in 1958 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fredrick Williams
1840 – 1917
Birth Location: Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
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Phebe HARPER
1848 – 1935
Birth Location: New Lexington, Muskingum County, (now Perry County), Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Josie Williamson
1879 – 1946
Birth Location: Milton, Wayne Co., IN
JW

Children(s)

Rhea Williams
1901 – 1980
Birth Location: Kanorado, Kansas
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Forrest Williams
1903 – 1990
Birth Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
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Lawrence Williams
1905 – 1936
Birth Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
LW
Raymond Williams
1907 – 1962
Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, USA
RW
Theodore Williams
1909 – 1959
Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
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Erma Williams
1911 – 1911
Birth Location: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, United States
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Floyd Williams
1913 – 1984
Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
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Doris Williams
1916 – 1949
Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
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Erma Williams
1919 – 1994
Birth Location: Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
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Francis Williams's Ancestors

Self
Francis Williams
1878 – 1958
Birth Place: Edina, Knox County, Missouri
Parents
Fredrick Burd "Fred" Williams
1840 – 1917
Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
Phebe (Ann) HARPER
1848 – 1935
New Lexington, Muskingum County, (now Perry County), Ohio
Grandparents
Nasmith Williams
1794 – 1850
Wales
Julia (Ann) Rumbaugh
1803 – 1888
Millerstown, Perry Co Pennsylvania
Thomas (King) Harper
1820 – 1862
New Lexington, Perry, Ohio, United States
Ruth (Ann) OGG
1821 – 1853
Muskingum County, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Williams
David Rumbaugh
1780 – 1814
Elizabeth Miller
1778 – 1821
Thomas Harper
1789 – 1874
Elizabeth KINSEL
1794 – 1876
Vachel Ogg
1776 – 1825
Jane Goodin
1776 – 1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Rumbaugh
1753 – 1828
Anna Hoffer
1756 – 1828
HARPER
Michael Kinsel
1760 – 1850
Nancy LANE
1774 – 1867
George Ogg
1724 – 1770
Helen Hamilton
1707 – 1798
Moses Sr.
1744 – 1836
June Hull
1750 – 1821

Francis Williams's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Bertrum) Williams (16 Sep 1878 – 17 Jan 1958) m. Josie (Belle) Williamson (23 Jan 1879 – 17 Jun 1946)
  1. 1. Rhea (Leorah) Williams (11 Jul 1901 – 31 Dec 1980) m. Tony (Siebert) Gilman (14 November 1896 – 13 Jan 1976)
    1. 1. Fay (Elgine) Gillman (abt 1924 – 19 Sep 1924)
    2. 2. Virginia (May) Gilman (30 May 1927 – Jun 1987) m. Andrew Okicich (26 Jun 1921 – Mar 1982)
      1. 1. Andrew ("Sonny") Okicich
    3. 3. Phyllis Gilman
    4. 4. Lorraine Gilman
  2. 2. Forrest (Burd) Williams (2 Jan 1903 – 24 December 1990) m. Edna (Mary) Long (14 Jan 1910 – 9 Dec 1987)
    1. 1. Forest (Blair "Biff") Williams (14 Feb 1931 – 20 Sep 2006)
    2. 2. Kathleen (Ruth) Williams (4 Dec 1933 – 8 Jun 1990) m. Donald (W) Hendershot (17 Dec 1926 – 3 Jan 2009) m. Richard (E) Powell m. John (Leroy) Mease (30 Apr 1930 – 18 May 2009) m. Pendergrast
      1. 1. Diana Meese
      2. 2. Donna (K) Powell (2 Nov 1955 – ) m. Paul (S) Tikker
  3. 3. Lawrence (Lloyd) Williams (13 Mar 1905 – 17 Mar 1936) m. Edna (Elizabeth) Sheckler (October 9, 1905 – Sep. 7, 1989)
    1. 1. Velma (Francis) Williams (18 Feb 1925 – 16 Sep 1987)
    2. 2. Edna (Loreen) Williams (abt 1927 – )
    3. 3. Eva (K) Williams (abt 1934 – ) m. Charles Gordon
  4. 4. Raymond (Arthur) Williams (5 Feb 1907 – 2 May 1962) m. Leone (Caroline) Seward (1912 – )
    1. 1. Sally (Rae) Williams (March 5, 1941 – ) m. William (Edward) Boldt (21 Feb 1938 – )
      1. 1. Rhonda (Lee) Boltd (23 Jul 1960 – ) m. Shoup
  5. 5. Theodore (Francis) Williams (28 May 1909 – 22 Feb 1959) m. Meredith ("Meridy" Lois) Smith (10 Oct 1916 – 24 Mar 1999)
    1. 1. Gerald (Leslie) Williams (5 Oct 1937 – 17 Apr 2013) m. Lana (Faye) Glover (26 Feb 1942 – )
      1. 1. Craig (Steven) Williams (Aug 30, 1961 – )
      2. 2. Michael ("Mike"Sean) Williams (Jan. 19, 1964 – )
      3. 3. Tedd (Stuart) Williams (abt 1969 – ) m. Kim Thompson m. Joni (A) Nieman
    2. 2. Janice (Maureen) Williams (7 May 1939 – 16 Apr 2000) m. Delvin (Cletus) Kaiser (25 Mar 1939 – 13 Aug 2006)
      1. 1. Joline (Marie) Kaiser (1 May 1962 – 2022) m. James (Andrew) Heldt (abt 1961 – )
        1. 1. Sean (Patrick) Heldt (Dec 17 1982 – 7 Nov 2007) m. Cynthia (D.) Hall
        2. 2. Lacy Heldt
        3. 3. Dan Heldt
      2. 2. Dana (Kaye) Kaiser (28 Aug 1963 – 19 Jun 2018) m. James (Lane) Hedrick (abt 1962 – )
  6. 6. Erma (Jean) Williams (2 Jan 1911 – 2 Jan 1911)
  7. 7. Floyd (Voyle) Williams (4 Aug 1913 – Jun 1984) m. Louise Scheel (22 DEC 1910 – )
    1. 1. Voyle (Loehr) Williams (8 Dec 1934 – 18 Apr 1971) m. Myrna
    2. 2. Donna Lou (4 Nov 1936 – 8 Sep 1977)
  8. 8. Doris (Lorraine) Williams (5 Jan 1916 – 26 Jan 1949) m. Harold ("Bud") Cottrell (08 Spe 1911 – 21 Dec 1959)
    1. 1. Raymond (Lennox) Cottrell (August 5, 1940 – 31 Mar 2009) m. Joyce (Catherine) Reddy (17 Jul 1941 – 7 Sep 2005) m. Pahtrisha (E.) Abbott (11 Dec 1947 – )
    2. 2. Jeffery (L.) Cottrell (8 Mar 1948 – ) m. Nancy (E) Lathrop (24 Apr 1947 – )
  9. 9. Erma (Fay) Williams (5 Feb 1919 – 21 Jun 1994) m. Robert (Warren) Brooks (1 Dec 1919 – 9 Feb 2003)
    1. 1. Carl (Bradford) Brooks (25 Oct 1952 – 27 Nov 2010) m. May
      1. 1. Graehl Brooks
      2. 2. Tyler Brooks
      3. 3. Drena Brooks
    2. 2. Ronald Brooks
    3. 3. Robert Brooks

Francis Williams's Timeline

12 Records

1878
16 Sep 1878
Birth of Francis Bertrum Williams in Edina, Knox County, Missouri
Edina, Knox County, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 2
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Lyon, Knox, Missouri, United States
Lyon, Knox, Missouri, United States
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 17
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 22
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in State Line Township, Sherman, Kansas
State Line Township, Sherman, Kansas
1915
1915
Age 37
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
1918
Sept 12, 1918
Age 40
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry Co., WA
Republic, Ferry Co., WA
1920
1920
Age 42
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
1930
1930
Age 52
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington
Republic, Ferry, Washington
1935
1935
Age 57
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington
Republic, Ferry, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
1942
April 27, 1942
Age 64
Francis Bertrum Williams resided here in Republic, WA
Republic, WA
1958
17 Jan 1958
Age 80
Death of Francis Bertrum Williams in Seattle, King County, Washington
Seattle, King County, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1878
    Event Place: Edina, Knox County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: , Washington.
    [2] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [4] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 595.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 505.0.
    [8] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Ferry County, Washington; Roll: 1991570; Draft Board: 0.
    [9] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lyon, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T9_697; Family History Film: 1254697; Page: 612.1000; Enumeration District: 78; Image: 0186.
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: State Line, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 192.
    [11] Oregon, Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929
    [12] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [13] Oregon, State Births, 1842-1917, Oregon, Birth Records, 1842-1902, 1917
    [14] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lyon, Knox, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lyon, Knox, Missouri; Roll: T9_697; Family History Film: 1254697; Page: 612.1000; Enumeration District: 78; Image: 0186.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Smoky, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: State Line Township, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: State Line, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 192.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Sept 12, 1918
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry Co., WA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 595.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 505.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 27, 1942
    Event Place: Republic, WA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: , Washington.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1958
    Event Place: Seattle, King County, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [2] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [4] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011
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