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John Thomas Williams 1697 – 1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1697

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1759

Death Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States

Father: Jonas Williams

Mother: Elizabeth Keeling

Spouse(s): Mary GGM, Margaret Tribbey

Children(s): Uriah Williams, John Williams, Byda Williams, Samuel Williams, Ezekiel Williams, Ann Williams, Pilgrim Williams, Feribe Williams, Jerusha Williams, John Williams, Jno. Williams

The story of John Thomas Williams began in 1697 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. John Thomas Williams married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" McCoy 6 GGM, Margaret Tribbey, and had children including Uriah Williams, John B Williams, Byda Williams, Samuel Williams, Ezekiel Williams, Ann Williams, Pilgrim E Williams, Feribe Williams, Jerusha Williams, John Williams, Jno. Williams. John Thomas Williams passed away in 1759 in Nash, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Williams began in 1697 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • John Thomas Williams married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" McCoy 6 GGM, Margaret Tribbey, and had children including Uriah Williams, John B Williams, Byda Williams, Samuel Williams, Ezekiel Williams, Ann Williams, Pilgrim E Williams, Feribe Williams, Jerusha Williams, John Williams, Jno. Williams.
  • John Thomas Williams passed away in 1759 in Nash, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonas Williams
1675 – 1749
Birth Location: Richmond County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Keeling
1677 – 1719
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary GGM
1702 – 1779
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
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Margaret Tribbey
1700 – 1779
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Uriah Williams
1733 – 1792
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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John Williams
1738 – 1792
Birth Location: Upper Town Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Byda Williams
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Samuel Williams
1720 – 1781
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Ezekiel Williams
1725 – 1780
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Ann Williams
1726 – 1781
Birth Location: –
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Pilgrim Williams
1727 – 1764
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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Feribe Williams
1727 – 1790
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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Jerusha Williams
1729 – 1795
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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John Williams
– 1793
Birth Location: –
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Jno. Williams
– 1792
Birth Location: –
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John Williams's Ancestors

Self
John Williams
1697 – 1759
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jonas "John" Williams
1675 – 1749
Richmond County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Lawson) Keeling
1677 – 1719
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Jonas (John S.) Williams
1648 – 1691
Northumberland, VA
Anne (Moore 8) GGM
1644 – 1694
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Capt (George) Keeling
1650 – 1720
Hanover, King Williams, Virginia, USA
Judith (Ursula) Fleming
1654 – 1697
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sir (Sheriff)
1608 – 1664
Anne Thorowgood
1620 – 1683
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Williams's Descendants

1.
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John (Thomas) Williams (1697 – 1759) m. Mary (Elizabeth "Betsy" McCoy 6) GGM (1702 – 1779) m. Margaret Tribbey (1700 – 1779)
  1. 1. Uriah Williams (1733 – 9 Jan 1792)
  2. 2. John (B) Williams (1738 – 14 Mar 1792)
  3. 3. Byda Williams
  4. 4. Samuel Williams (5 Aug 1720 – Oct 1781)
  5. 5. Ezekiel Williams (1 Jun 1725 – 1 Jun 1780)
  6. 6. Ann Williams (1726 – 1781)
  7. 7. Pilgrim (E) Williams (1727 – 01 Apr 1764) m. Sarah Pierce-Williams (12 Nov 1725 – 14 Jun 1808)
    1. 1. Zenith (Senith) Williams (1737 – Winter 1797-8)
    2. 2. Rowland (Ben) Williams (1746 or 1740 – 06 Feb 1816)
    3. 3. Jonas Williams (1748 – 20 Mar 1819)
    4. 4. Joel (Maxwell) Williams (1750 – 9 November 1809)
    5. 5. Arthur Williams (Abt. 1750 – )
    6. 6. Billey Williams (1752 – 2 May 1804)
    7. 7. Riley Williams (Abt. 1756 – )
    8. 8. Nathan Williams (23 Sep 1760 – 1805)
    9. 9. Mourning (WILLIAMS) (Tisdale) (1762 – Sep 1811)
    10. 10. Ann (WILLIAMS) (Driver) (1764 – 1806)
    11. 11. Samuel Williams (1765 – )
    12. 12. Drewry ((Drury)) Williams (1773 – 17 May 1831) m. Elizabeth Whitehead (1753 – Dec 24 1836) m. Tabitha Marshall
      1. 1. William Williams (1785 – 1843)
      2. 2. Sarah ("Nancy") Williams (1786 – 1820)
      3. 3. Josiah (John) Williams (1798 – 21 Aug 1862) m. Zaida Moore (1793 – 1850) m. Elizabeth Whitehead m. Elizabeth Whitehead (1799 – 1847) m. Zada (Sadie Moore) Williams (1793 – 1855)
        1. 1. Martha Williams (10 Apr 1814 – 25 Jan 1888)
        2. 2. John Williams (23 Dec 1818 – Aft. 1880)
        3. 3. Burwell Williams (1822 – 1880)
        4. 4. Gray (Josiah) Williams (1825 – 1880)
        5. 5. Arthur Williams (1830 – )
        6. 6. Arthur ("Arter" Alexander) Williams (21 Jun 1831 – 18 Mar 1917)
        7. 7. Elijah Williams (1833 – bef 1870)
        8. 8. Orren (Clifton) Williams (1823 – 1 Oct 1901)
        9. 9. Lucinda Williams (1825 – Jan 1860)
        10. 10. David (Daniel*) Williams (Mar 1828 – 29 Dec 1910)
        11. 11. Hardy (Gray*) Williams (1830 – 11 Feb 1867) m. rose jackson (1830 – )
        12. 12. Margaret (Jane*) Williams (9 MAR 1831 – 28 Jan 1914)
        13. 13. Fhanny (Caroline*) Williams (1836 – )
      4. 4. David ((John)) Williams (5 Aug 1799 – 18 Sep 1881)
    13. 13. Henderson Williams
    14. 14. Oran Williams
  8. 8. Feribe Williams (1 Jun 1727 – 1 Jun 1790)
  9. 9. Jerusha Williams (1 Jun 1729 – 1 Jun 1795)
  10. 10. John Williams ( – abt 1793)
  11. 11. Jno. Williams ( – abt 1792)

John Williams's Timeline

6 Records

1697
1697
Birth of John Thomas Williams in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1720
1 Jan 1720
Age 23
John Thomas Williams was married in London, England
London, England
1724
1 Apr 1724
Age 27
John Thomas Williams was married in Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
1752
Aug 1752
Age 55
John Thomas Williams was married in Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
1759
1759
Age 62
Death of John Thomas Williams in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States
1765
1765
Age 68
John Thomas Williams was married in Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1697
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1720
    Event Place: London, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1724
    Event Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Aug 1752
    Event Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina Colony

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Davidson, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States
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