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Joseph Williams 1819 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 JUL 1819

Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 15 JAN 1896

Death Location: Anson, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Williams

Mother: Lydia Bivens

Spouse(s): Sarah Thomas

Children(s):

Joseph Williams was born in 1819 in Anson, North Carolina, United States, the child of William “Billy” Williams and Lydia Bivens. In 1850, Joseph Williams resided in Anson county, part of, Anson, North Carolina, Unit. In 1860, Joseph Williams resided in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States. Joseph Williams married Sarah Thomas. Joseph Williams passed away in 1896 in Anson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Joseph Williams was born in 1819 in Anson, North Carolina, United States, the child of William “Billy” Williams and Lydia Bivens.
  • In 1850, Joseph Williams resided in Anson county, part of, Anson, North Carolina, Unit.
  • In 1860, Joseph Williams resided in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States.
  • Joseph Williams married Sarah Thomas.
  • Joseph Williams passed away in 1896 in Anson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Williams
1773 – 1867
Birth Location: –
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Lydia Bivens
1776 – 1855
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Thomas
1821 – 1896
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Joseph Williams's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Williams
1819 – 1896
Birth Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William “Billy” Williams
1773 – 1867
Lydia Bivens
1776 – 1855
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Robert.) Bivens
1726 – 1816
Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Tyler
1726 – 1816
London, Kingdom of Great Britain, London, London, England
Great-Grandparents
William Bivens
1691 – 1777
Ann Brashear
1692 – 1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Brashears
1666 – 1742
Mary Jones
1667 – 1742

Joseph Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1819
9 JUL 1819
Birth of Joseph Williams in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 31
Joseph Williams resided here in Anson county, part of, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson county, part of, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 41
Joseph Williams resided here in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 51
Joseph Williams resided here in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 61
Joseph Williams resided here in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
1896
1896
Age 77
Burial of Joseph Williams in Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States of America
Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States of America
1896
22 JAN 1896
Age 77
Joseph Williams - Probate in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1896
15 JAN 1896
Age 77
Death of Joseph Williams in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 JUL 1819
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994, "North Carolina, Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994", database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 14 February 2020), Joe Williams in entry for John Jacob Williams, 1936.
    [3] United States, Census, 1870, "United States, Census, 1870", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Wed Jan 22 01:58:11 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams and Sarah Williams, 1870.
    [4] United States, Census, 1870, "United States, Census, 1870", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Wed Jan 22 01:58:11 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams and Sarah Williams, 1870.
    [5] United States, Census, 1850, "United States, Census, 1850", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Jan 16 18:03:08 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams and Sarah Williams, 1850.
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994, "North Carolina, Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994", database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 21 January 2020), Joseph Williams in entry for Eleanor C. Austin, 1935.
    [7] North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Mon Oct 07 23:15:00 UTC 2024), Entry for John Jacob Williams and Joe Williams, 1936.
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Fri Jan 17 21:42:58 UTC 2025), Entry for Marthia Elyzabeth Meigs and Joseph Williams, 29 Mar 1923.
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Sun Jul 21 13:34:37 UTC 2024), Entry for Adline Carry Way and Joe Williams, 13 Oct 1916.
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Oct 08 00:13:17 UTC 2024), Entry for Eleanor C. Austin and Joseph Williams, 1935.
    [11] United States, Census, 1860, "United States, Census, 1860", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Mon Jul 08 16:10:42 UTC 2024), Entry for Joseph Williams and Sarah Williams, 1860.
    [12] United States, Census, 1880, "United States, Census, 1880", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Tue Jan 21 14:41:19 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams and Sarah Williams, 1880.
    [13] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Sat Jan 11 20:43:49 UTC 2025), Entry for William Green Williams and Joe Williams, 1928.
    [14] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths, 1906-1930
    [15] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Apr 03 19:10:12 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Apr 03 19:10:12 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 JAN 1896
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1849-1962; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1849-1962; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 JAN 1896
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Find a Grave Index, "Find a Grave Index", <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : Thu Apr 03 19:10:12 UTC 2025), Entry for Joseph Williams.
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1849-1962; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Anson county, part of, Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Burnsville, Anson, North Carolina, United States
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