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Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams 1891 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1891

Birth Location: Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA

Death Date: 16 Jan 1960

Death Location: utica, oneida, new york, usa

Father: William Williams

Mother: Ellen Jones

Spouse(s): Christina Thaw

Children(s): William Williams, Henry Williams

In 1891, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. entered the world in Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA, born to William Williams and Ellen Jones. In 1900, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided in Bridgewater, Oneida, New York, USA. In 1920, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided in Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, USA. Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. married Christina Morrison Thaw, and had children including William David "Bill" Williams, Henry Gomer "Hank" Williams. Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. passed away in 1960 in utica, oneida, new york, usa.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. entered the world in Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA, born to William Williams and Ellen Jones.
  • In 1900, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided in Bridgewater, Oneida, New York, USA.
  • In 1920, Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided in Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, USA.
  • Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. married Christina Morrison Thaw, and had children including William David "Bill" Williams, Henry Gomer "Hank" Williams.
  • Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. passed away in 1960 in utica, oneida, new york, usa.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Williams
1850 – 1898
Birth Location: Llanfaelog, Anglesey, Wales
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Ellen Jones
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Christina Thaw
1897 – 1972
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Children(s)

William Williams
1920 – 2000
Birth Location: Oneida County, New York, USA
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Henry Williams
1927 – 2012
Birth Location: Cassville, Oneida, New York, USA
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Henry Williams's Ancestors

Self
Henry Williams
1891 – 1960
Birth Place: Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
Parents
William Williams
1850 – 1898
Llanfaelog, Anglesey, Wales
Ellen Jones
Grandparents
Thomas Williams
1814 – 1898
Llanfaelog, Anglesey, Wales
Margt Williams
1812 –
Llechcenfarwy, Anglesey, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Richard Williams
1775 – 1860
Ann Rowland
1775 – 1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Williams's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Gomer “Hank”) Williams (31 Jan 1891 – 16 Jan 1960) m. Christina (Morrison) Thaw (12 Mar 1897 – 20 Mar 1972)
  1. 1. William (David "Bill") Williams (12 Dec 1920 – 9 November 2000) m. Joan (E.) Williams (3 August 1923 – May 1977)
    1. 1. David Williams (6 Aug 1944 – )
      1. 1. Travis Williams
    2. 2. Greschen Williams (10 Mar 1948 – )
      1. 1. Katherine Piotrowski (13 Aug 1977 – ) m. Steve Pietrowski
      2. 2. Karin Piotrowski (28 Jan 1979 – )
      3. 3. Ken Piotrowski
  2. 2. Henry (Gomer "Hank") Williams (4 Dec 1927 – 24 Jul 2012) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Jones (19 Mar 1929 – 22 Sep 2007)
    1. 1. Mark (A) Williams (4 Mar 1964 – ) m. Kimberly (A.) Cushman (abt 1964 – )
      1. 1. Olivia (K.) Williams (18 Sep 1995 – )
      2. 2. Anna (C.) Williams (21 Mar 2000 – )
    2. 2. Sarah (C.) Williams

Henry Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1891
31 Jan 1891
Birth of Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. in Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Bridgewater, Oneida, New York, USA
Bridgewater, Oneida, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, USA
Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Utica, Oneida, New York, USA
Utica, Oneida, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Utica, Oneida, New York
Utica, Oneida, New York
1940
1940
Age 49
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. resided here in Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
1960
16 Jan 1960
Age 69
Death of Henry Gomer “Hank” Williams Sr. in utica, oneida, new york, usa
utica, oneida, new york, usa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1891
    Event Place: Brookfield, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 666
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Oneida, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02701; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-45
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York; Roll: T625_1245; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 175
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Utica, Oneida, New York; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 2341357
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Oneida; Roll: 1819120; Draft Board: 3
    [7] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1930; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 20; Page Number: 193
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgewater, Oneida, New York; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241131
    [9] New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
    [10] New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Paris, Oneida, New Y
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgewater, Oneida, New York; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241131

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Utica Ward 14, Oneida, New York; Roll: T625_1245; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 175

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Utica, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Utica, Oneida, New York; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 2341357

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1930
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1930; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 20; Page Number: 193

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Utica, Oneida, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Oneida, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02701; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Oneida, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02701; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Paris, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Paris, Oneida, New Y

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Le Havre, France
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1930; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 20; Page Number: 193

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cassville, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 666

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cassville, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Utica, Oneida, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Oneida; Roll: 1819120; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1960
    Event Place: utica, oneida, new york, usa
    Record Source:
    [1] New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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