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Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams 1861–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1861

Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Jan 1944

Death Location: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA

Father: Basil Williams

Mother: Elizabeth Ritchey

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In 1861, Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams entered the world in Carter County, Kentucky, USA, born to Basil Williams And Elizabeth Ritchey. Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams passed away in 1944 in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams entered the world in Carter County, Kentucky, USA, born to Basil Williams And Elizabeth Ritchey.
  • Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams passed away in 1944 in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA.

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Jefferson Williams's Ancestors

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Jefferson Williams
1861–1944
Birth Place: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Basil Williams
1823–1896
Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth Ritchey
1833–1915
Warren County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Adam ("Black" Ritchey) III
1797–1848
Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth McNeally
1802–1859
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Adam Ritchey
1761–1832
Abigail Dill
1764–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Ritchey
1725–1804
Agnes Bolton
1728–1801
Matthew Dill
1726–1812
Mary Wilson
1739–1769

Jefferson Williams's Timeline

2 Records

1861
11 Mar 1861
Birth of Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams in Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Carter County, Kentucky, USA
1944
1 Jan 1944
Age 83
Death of Jefferson Davis ‘Jeff’ Williams in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1944
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA

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