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Joseph Thomas Williams 1720–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 20 Jan 1791

Death Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

Father: Theophilus Williams

Mother: Christian Bryan

Spouse(s): Mary Little

Children(s): Susannah Williams, Daniel Williams, Theophilus Williams, Mary Williams, Hester Williams, Frances Williams, Esther Williams, Joseph Williams, Francis Williams, Joseph Williams, Benjamin Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Serene Williams

In 1720, Joseph Thomas Williams entered the world in Bertie, North Carolina, United States, born to Theophilus Williams And Christian Kelly Bryan. In 1770, Joseph Thomas Williams resided in No Township Listed, Onslow County, NC. Joseph Thomas Williams married Mary Phoebe Little, and had children including Benjamin Williams, Daniel Hicks Williams, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Esther Williams, Frances Williams, Francis Williams, Hester Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Serene Williams, Susannah Charlotte Williams, Theophilus Williams. Joseph Thomas Williams passed away in 1791 in Onslow, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Joseph Thomas Williams entered the world in Bertie, North Carolina, United States, born to Theophilus Williams And Christian Kelly Bryan.
  • In 1770, Joseph Thomas Williams resided in No Township Listed, Onslow County, NC.
  • Joseph Thomas Williams married Mary Phoebe Little, and had children including Benjamin Williams, Daniel Hicks Williams, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Esther Williams, Frances Williams, Francis Williams, Hester Williams, Joseph Williams, Mary Williams, Serene Williams, Susannah Charlotte Williams, Theophilus Williams.
  • Joseph Thomas Williams passed away in 1791 in Onslow, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Theophilus Williams
1690–1775
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Christian Bryan
1700–1775
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Little
1727–1790
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Susannah Williams
1758–1830
Birth Location: Duplin Co, NC
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Daniel Williams
1751–1831
Birth Location: Duplin Co. NC
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Theophilus Williams
1750–1793
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
TW
Mary Williams
1748–1812
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
MW
Hester Williams
1747–1792
Birth Location: Rockford, Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
HW
Frances Williams
1755–1762
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
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Esther Williams
1757–1792
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
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Joseph Williams
1757–1825
Birth Location: Duplin North Carolina
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Francis Williams
1759–
Birth Location: Duplin North Carolina
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Joseph Williams
1746–
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Benjamin Williams
1752–1798
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Williams
1794–1803
Birth Location: New York
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Elizabeth Williams
1746–1799
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Serene Williams
1756–1789
Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
SW

Joseph Williams's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Williams
1720–1791
Birth Place: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Theophilus Williams
1690–1775
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Christian (Kelly) Bryan
1700–1775
Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Williams
1667–1692
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Ann Whitley
1620–1694
Isle, Virginia, United States
John (Smith) Bryan
1670–1720
County Clare, Ireland
Alice Needham
1656–1729
Shropshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Bryan
1615–1680
Sarah Berryman
1630–1685
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Williams's Descendants

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Joseph (Thomas) Williams (1720–20 Jan 1791) m. Mary (Phoebe) Little (1727–1790)
  1. 1. Susannah (Charlotte) Williams 1758–1830 m. Judge (Frederick) Barfield 1757–1828
    1. 1. James (Richard) Barfield 1780–1843 m. Frances (Pendleton) Gaines 1798–1866
      1. 1. Henry (Pendleton) Barfield 1819–1887 m. Lucinda Pitts 1822–1878
        1. 1. Kittie Watkins 1866–1919
        2. 2. Robert (D.) Barfield 1851–1879
        3. 3. Ira (John) Barfield 1856–1946
        4. 4. Geo. (F.) Barfield 1856–
        5. 5. Annie Barfield 1859–
        6. 6. Ben (W.) Barfield 1861–
        7. 7. L. (L.) Barfield 1866–
      2. 2. Fred Barfield 1818–1875 m. Mary (Ann Benton) Edney 1825–1904
        1. 1. Mary (Ann Benton) Wilkes 1846–
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Turner) Wilkes 1861–1930
        3. 3. Susan (Paralee) Brown 1849–1916
        4. 4. Sarah Barfield 1845–1876
        5. 5. Mary Barfield 1847–
        6. 6. Susan Barfield 1849–1851
        7. 7. James Barfield 1852–
        8. 8. Martha Barfield 1855–
        9. 9. John Barfield 1858–
        10. 10. Bettie Barfield 1861–
        11. 11. Frederick Barfield 1864–
        12. 12. Eliza Barfield 1867–1937
        13. 13. Deborah (Lake) Barfield 1841–
        14. 14. Martha (Jane) Barfield 1855–1931
      3. 3. Needham (Bryan) Barfield 1840–1898
      4. 4. Mary (Francis) Barfield 1838–1910
      5. 5. Alexander (S.) Barfield 1836–1836
      6. 6. John (W.) Barfield 1833–1900
      7. 7. Ira (G.) Barfield 1828–1864
      8. 8. Robert (Boyd) Barfield 1826–1848
      9. 9. James (Barfield) Jr 1824–1832
      10. 10. Susannah (W) Barfield 1831–1883
      11. 11. William (Dixon) Barfield 1821–1895 m. Virginia (Elizabeth) Lankford 1832–1921
        1. 1. John (H.) Barfield 1860–1944
        2. 2. Mathew (D.) Barfield 1862–1934
        3. 3. Robert (J.) Barfield 1866–1934
        4. 4. William (A.) Barfield 1868–1942
        5. 5. Rbula (A.) Barfield 1871–1934
        6. 6. Martha (B.) Barfield 1865–
        7. 7. Harriet (L.) Mitchell 1871–1893 m. John (W) Mitchell 1864–
        8. 8. Jane Barfield 1873–1959
        9. 9. Cairo (Ann) Kee 1858–1901
        10. 10. James Barfield 1855–
        11. 11. Zebulon (Anderson) Barfield 1869–1952
        12. 12. Mary (VA.) Barfield 1861–1911
        13. 13. Willie (A.) Barfield 1865–1941
        14. 14. Frances (Washington) Raines 1853–1896
        15. 15. Susan (Allen) Barfield 1856–1842
        16. 16. Ira Barfield 1866–
      12. 12. Alex (S) Barfield 1826–1836
    2. 2. Blake Barfield 1785–1847
    3. 3. George Barfield 1782–
    4. 4. Anne Barfield 1807–1847
    5. 5. Susan (Charlotte) Barfield 1798–1852
    6. 6. Winnie Barfield 1806–1855
    7. 7. unknown Barfield 1809–
    8. 8. unknown Barfield 1802–
    9. 9. unknown Barfield 1814–
    10. 10. unknown Barfield 1798–
    11. 11. unknown Barfield 1811–
  2. 2. Daniel (Hicks) Williams 1751–1831
  3. 3. Theophilus Williams 1750–1793
  4. 4. Mary Williams 1748–1812
  5. 5. Hester Williams 1747–1792
  6. 6. Frances Williams 1755–1762
  7. 7. Esther Williams 1757–1792
  8. 8. Joseph Williams 1757–1825
  9. 9. Francis Williams 1759–
  10. 10. Joseph Williams 1746–
  11. 11. Benjamin Williams 1752–1798
  12. 12. Elizabeth Williams 1794–1803 m. John Hardy 1740–1799
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Ann) Williams 1746–1799
  14. 14. Serene Williams 1756–1789

Joseph Williams's Timeline

6 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Joseph Thomas Williams in Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
1721
Abt. 1721
Age 1
Birth of Joseph Thomas Williams in Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
1770
1770
Age 50
Joseph Thomas Williams resided here in No Township Listed, Onslow County, NC
No Township Listed, Onslow County, NC
1780
1780
Age 60
Joseph Thomas Williams resided here in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
1783
1783
Age 63
Joseph Thomas Williams resided here in Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
1791
20 Jan 1791
Age 71
Death of Joseph Thomas Williams in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1721
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Onslow County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Jan - Feb 1779 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1791
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
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