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Isaac Demetres Williams 1858 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1858

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA

Father: James Williams

Mother: Arilda Perkins

Spouse(s): Martha Matlock

Children(s): Nellie Williams, Ethel Williams

In 1858, Isaac Demetres Williams entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Riley Williams and Arilda Caroline Perkins. In 1860, Isaac Demetres Williams resided in Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Isaac Demetres Williams resided in District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA. Isaac Demetres Williams married Martha Matlock, and had children including Nellie Temple Williams, Ethel Grace Williams. Isaac Demetres Williams passed away in 1934 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Isaac Demetres Williams entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Riley Williams and Arilda Caroline Perkins.
  • In 1860, Isaac Demetres Williams resided in Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Isaac Demetres Williams resided in District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA.
  • Isaac Demetres Williams married Martha Matlock, and had children including Nellie Temple Williams, Ethel Grace Williams.
  • Isaac Demetres Williams passed away in 1934 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Williams
1828 – 1910
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Arilda Perkins
1828 – 1873
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Martha Matlock
1868 – 1948
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM

Children(s)

Nellie Williams
1889 – 1971
Birth Location: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
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Ethel Williams
1893 – 1961
Birth Location: Booneville, Logan, Arkansas, USA
EW

Isaac Williams's Ancestors

Self
Isaac Williams
1858 – 1934
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James Riley Williams
1828 – 1910
Missouri, USA
Arilda (Caroline) Perkins
1828 – 1873
Tennessee
Grandparents
James (W.) Williams
1796 –
Ruth Sitton
1797 –
Ephraim (G.) Perkins
1795 – 1866
North Carolina
Lucinda Rushing
1802 – 1853
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Sitton
1785 – 1863
Rachel Gibson
1785 – 1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sitton
1745 – 1832
Diannah Beck
1749 – 1842
Guyon Gibson
1746 – 1793
Eleanor Kennedy
1755 – 1827

Isaac Williams's Descendants

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Isaac (Demetres) Williams (abt 1858 – 1934) m. Martha Matlock (Abt 1868 – 9 Jan 1948)
  1. 1. Nellie (Temple) Williams (11 August 1889 – 9 Feb 1971) m. Walter (Lee) Ford (23 November 1883 – 28 April 1958)
    1. 1. Willie (Mae) Ford (13 August 1907 – 25 February 1985) m. Rowe (Brandon) Ainsworth (9 Feb 1909 – 6 June 1993)
      1. 1. Betty Ainsworth (13 Jul 1931 – November 2021) m. William (Edgar) Boaze (5 Jul 1933 – 7 Jan 2015)
        1. 1. Vicki (Lynn) Boaze (23 Feb 1956 – )
        2. 2. Mike Boaze
        3. 3. Steve Boaze
      2. 2. Mary (Lynell) Ainsworth (27 Oct 1940 – ) m. Jerry (Walter) Jordan (1941 – )
        1. 1. Beth (Ann) Jordan (abt 1972 – ) m. Robert (Michael) Robinson (abt 1970 – )
        2. 2. Living Jordan
      3. 3. Kathy Ainsworth (1949 – ) m. Tommy Wagnon
        1. 1. Michael Wagnon
        2. 2. Melissa Wagnon
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Ford (31 Aug 1911 – 18 Feb 1972) m. Herbert (H.) Ottman
    3. 3. Robert (Paul) Ford (18 Oct 1913 – 28 Dec 1978) m. Mildred (E.) Sutton (abt 1915 – )
    4. 4. Francis (Earl) Ford (16 Dec 1915 – 17 Sep 1988) m. Bette (Jo) Blivin (abt 1925 – )
      1. 1. Michael (Joe) Ford (abt 1918 – )
      2. 2. Frances (E) Ford (abt 1942 – )
      3. 3. Robert Ford (abt 1946 – )
      4. 4. Victor (Pearl) Ford (abt 1948 – )
    5. 5. Benjamin (Crouse) Ford (2 March 1918 – 6 July 1919)
    6. 6. Baby Ford (18 Feb 1920 – 18 Feb 1920)
    7. 7. Martha (Nell) Ford (31 Dec 1921 – 20 Jan 1992) m. Robert Hines
    8. 8. Ava (Ruth) Ford (18 Oct 1926 – ) m. Tommy Albright
    9. 9. Dan Ford (11 Jan 1929 – 9 Aug 1997) m. Marjorie Foster
    10. 10. Anita Ford (15 June 1930 – ) m. William (R.) Hudson (abt 1929 – ) m. Jimmy (R) Wilkerson (abt 1934 – )
  2. 2. Ethel (Grace) Williams (15 February 1893 – 11 October 1961) m. William (Rob) Fennell (27 January 1893 – 16 Oct 1917) m. David (Richard) Barnett (04 January 1877 – 05 February 1929)
    1. 1. Foy (Fay) Bowen (21 Oct 1913 – 20 May 1977)
    2. 2. Harrel (G) Fennell (abt 1916 – )
    3. 3. Richard Barnett (abt 1928 – )

Isaac Williams's Timeline

12 Records

1858
abt 1858
Birth of Isaac Demetres Williams in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 2
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1889
abt 1889
Age 31
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 52
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1914
1914
Age 56
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1921
1921
Age 63
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1925
1925
Age 67
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Isaac Demetres Williams resided here in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
1934
1934
Age 76
Death of Isaac Demetres Williams in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1858
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1477; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 79
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341665
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Page: 148D; Enumeration District: 075
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1538; Page: 313B
    [6] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Camden, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 331; Family History Library Fil
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T624_65; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374078
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1856
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Camden, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 331; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1538; Page: 313B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Page: 148D; Enumeration District: 075

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1889
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1856

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T624_65; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1374078

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1477; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 21 Sep 1928 - Page 1, Demetrius "Dick" Williams on jury 21 Sep 1928

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341665

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1932
    Event Place: Whitewright, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Whitewright Sun - 31 Mar 1932 - Page 5, "Uncle Dick" Williams confined to room due to flu 31 Mar 1932

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1932
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Muldrow Sun - 21 Jul 1932 - Page 3, Fun facts about Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams 21 Jul 1932

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1932
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 11 Aug 1932 - Page 5, "Uncle Dick" Williams quit chewing tobacco 11 Aug 1932

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1932
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Muldrow Sun - 11 Aug 1932 - Page 3, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams quit chewing tobacco 11 Aug 1932

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1933
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 2 Feb 1933 - Page 1, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams drinks 1 quart of milk per day for 12 years 2 Feb 1933

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1933
    Event Place: Medford, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Grant County Journal - 6 Feb 1933 - Page 3, "Uncle Dick" Williams drinks one quart of milk a day 6 Feb 1933

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1933
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 23 Mar 1933 - Page 3, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams submits riddle 23 Mar 1933

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1934
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 4 Jan 1934 - Page 3, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams recovers from first illness in 62 years 4 Jan 1934

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 19 Jul 1934 - Page 3, Nellie Ford visits her ill father, Demetrius "Uncle Dick" Williams

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Sequoyah County Times - 20 Jul 1934 - Page 1, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams dead 20 Jul 1934

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Democrat-American - 26 Jul 1934 - Page 1, Demetres "Uncle Dick" Williams' Obituary 26 Jul 1934

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sallisaw
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Democrat-American; Publication Date: 26 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.7769444,0.9778514,0.9234472&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sugar, Logan, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Democrat-American; Publication Date: 26 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Sallisaw, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.7769444,0.9778514,0.9234472&xid=3355
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