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Joel R Williams 1832–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 January 1832

Birth Location: Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 January 1908

Death Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Williams

Mother: Sarah Whitlock

Spouse(s): Charlotte Gower, Teresa Gower

Children(s): Edward Williams, Owen Williams, Millard Williams, Thomas Williams, Carrie Williams, Margaret Williams, Noah Williams, Richard Williams, Sarah Williams, John Williams, George Williams, Martha Williams, Elihue Williams, Andrew Williams, Matilda Williams, Berry Williams, William Williams, Elihue Williams, Andrew Williams, Matilda Williams, Berry Williams, William Williams

The story of Joel R Williams began in 1832 in Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Joel R Williams resided in Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, U. In 1860, Joel R Williams resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. Joel R Williams married Charlotte Elizabeth Gower, Teresa Tessie Catherine Gower, and had children including Andrew Jackson Jack Williams, Berry Franklin Williams, Carrie Williams, Edward Doss Eddie Dossie Williams, Elihue M Hugh Williams, George W Willie J Williams, John H Williams, Margaret B Williams, Martha A Mattie Williams, Matilda Catherine Williams, Millard Robert Williams, Noah Daniel Williams, Owen Preston Williams, Richard J Dick Williams, Sarah E Lizzie Williams, Thomas A Williams, William James Williams. Joel R Williams passed away in 1908 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel R Williams began in 1832 in Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Joel R Williams resided in Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, U.
  • In 1860, Joel R Williams resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joel R Williams married Charlotte Elizabeth Gower, Teresa Tessie Catherine Gower, and had children including Andrew Jackson Jack Williams, Berry Franklin Williams, Carrie Williams, Edward Doss Eddie Dossie Williams, Elihue M Hugh Williams, George W Willie J Williams, John H Williams, Margaret B Williams, Martha A Mattie Williams, Matilda Catherine Williams, Millard Robert Williams, Noah Daniel Williams, Owen Preston Williams, Richard J Dick Williams, Sarah E Lizzie Williams, Thomas A Williams, William James Williams.
  • Joel R Williams passed away in 1908 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Williams's Ancestors

Self
Joel Williams
1832–1908
Birth Place: Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Parents
James C. Williams
1790–1865
Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth "Polly") Whitlock
1792–1868
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Williams's Descendants

1.
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Joel (R) Williams (8 January 1832–28 January 1908) m. Charlotte (Elizabeth) Gower (Jun 1845–) m. Teresa ("Tessie" Catherine) Gower (21 Jan 1836–9 Feb 1871)
  1. 1. Edward (Doss "Eddie" "Dossie") Williams 1886–1939 m. Augusta (W. "Gustie") Pendergrass 1892–1971
    1. 1. Hollis (Glenn Williams) Sr. 1917–1974 m. Christine (June) Alexander 1926–2013
      1. 1. Harry Williams 1948–2022
      2. 2. Edward (G) Williams 1948–2024
    2. 2. Dossie (Clinton) Williams 1910–1981
    3. 3. Clyde (Bass) Williams 1910–1971
    4. 4. Raymond (Lawson) Williams 1912–1971
    5. 5. James (Ernest) Williams 1922–1984
    6. 6. Ernest (Preston) Williams 1922–1984
    7. 7. Clayton (Malcom) Williams 1924–1971
  2. 2. Owen (Preston) Williams 1896–1957
  3. 3. Millard (Robert) Williams 1893–1936
  4. 4. Thomas (A) Williams 1888–1930
  5. 5. Carrie Williams 1884–
  6. 6. Margaret (B) Williams 1862–1888
  7. 7. Noah (Daniel) Williams 1879–1942
  8. 8. Richard (J "Dick") Williams 1877–1900
  9. 9. Sarah (E. "Lizzie") Williams 1875–1893
  10. 10. John (H) Williams 1871–
  11. 11. George (W. "Willie J") Williams 1868–
  12. 12. Martha (A. "Mattie") Williams 1866–1888
  13. 13. Elihue (M. "Hugh") Williams 1861–1945
  14. 14. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Williams 1858–1925
  15. 15. Matilda (Catherine) Williams 1858–1900
  16. 16. Berry (Franklin) Williams 1852–1900
  17. 17. William (James) Williams 1853–1916
  18. 18. Elihue (M. "Hugh") Williams 1861–1945
  19. 19. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Williams 1858–1925
  20. 20. Matilda (Catherine) Williams 1858–1900
  21. 21. Berry (Franklin) Williams 1852–1900
  22. 22. William (James) Williams 1853–1916

Joel Williams's Timeline

5 Records

1832
8 January 1832
Birth of Joel R Williams in Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
Joel R Williams resided here in Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Joel R Williams resided here in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Joel R Williams resided here in District 6, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1908
28 January 1908
Age 76
Death of Joel R Williams in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 January 1832
    Event Place: Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Tennessee; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 249b; Enumeration District: 108
    [3] 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: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 438; Family History Libra
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 951; Page: 443a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 951; Page: 443a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, 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: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 438; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 249b; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1908
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

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