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Lewis Williams 1812–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Raleigh, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1 Aug 1876

Death Location: Cirtsville, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: David Williams

Mother: Mary Williams

Spouse(s): Catherine Scarbrough

Children(s): Linus Williams, Leanza Williams, Celia Williams, Louisa Williams, Syanna Williams, Floyd Williams, Melvina Williams, Carolina Williams, Jane Williams, Nancy Williams, John Williams, Malinda Williams, Francis Williams

In 1812, Lewis Williams entered the world in Raleigh, Virginia, USA, born to David Lonesome Dave Williams And Mary Elizabeth Williams. In 1860, Lewis Williams resided in Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia, USA. Lewis Williams married Catherine Scarbrough, and had children including Carolina Williams, Celia Williams, Floyd Jackson Williams, Francis Albertine Williams, Jane Williams, John M Williams, Leanza Williams, Linus Williams, Louisa Williams, Malinda Miram Williams, Melvina Williams, Nancy Williams, Syanna Siana Williams. Lewis Williams passed away in 1876 in Cirtsville, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Lewis Williams entered the world in Raleigh, Virginia, USA, born to David Lonesome Dave Williams And Mary Elizabeth Williams.
  • In 1860, Lewis Williams resided in Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia, USA.
  • Lewis Williams married Catherine Scarbrough, and had children including Carolina Williams, Celia Williams, Floyd Jackson Williams, Francis Albertine Williams, Jane Williams, John M Williams, Leanza Williams, Linus Williams, Louisa Williams, Malinda Miram Williams, Melvina Williams, Nancy Williams, Syanna Siana Williams.
  • Lewis Williams passed away in 1876 in Cirtsville, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Lewis Williams's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Williams
1812–1876
Birth Place: Raleigh, Virginia, USA
Parents
David "Lonesome Dave" Williams
1776–1860
Doe Creek, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Williams
1781–1858
Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Jeremiah Williams
1748–1819
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Garst
1750–1824
Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
William Williams
1721–1801
Elenor Jones
1727–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williams
1689–1781
Morfudd Williams
1705–1776

Lewis Williams's Descendants

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Lewis Williams (1812–1 Aug 1876) m. Catherine Scarbrough (1813–15 Nov 1899)
  1. 1. Linus Williams 1835–1896 m. Peachy Toney 1843–1891
    1. 1. David (Jackson) Williams 1862–1900 m. Martha Williams 1870–1900 m. Delilah 1890–
      1. 1. John (L) Williams 1891–1953 m. Minnie France 1891–
        1. 1. Frank (D) Williams 1914–1989 m. Belvie Curry 1918–2009
        2. 2. Iva (May) Williams 1910–
      2. 2. Mary (F) Williams 1888–
      3. 3. Hettie (Jane) Williams 1889–1960
      4. 4. Julian (Jackson) Williams 1893–1973
      5. 5. Marshal (L) Williams 1896–1974
      6. 6. Franklin (L) Williams 1897–
      7. 7. Charles (H) Williams 1898–
      8. 8. Dorothy Williams 1909–
      9. 9. Isaac (L) Williams 1894–
    2. 2. Louisa (J) Williams 1858–1882
    3. 3. Amanda (Evaline) Williams 1860–1950
    4. 4. Thomas (Lee) Williams –1934
    5. 5. Sarah (C) Williams 1871–
    6. 6. Letitia (Alice) Williams 1874–1945
    7. 7. John (M) Williams 1877–
    8. 8. Nellie (F) Williams 1879–
    9. 9. Swin Stanley 1880–1964
    10. 10. Winifred Williams 1880–
    11. 11. James (W) Williams 1878–
    12. 12. William (Marshall) Williams 1876–1961
    13. 13. Swinfield Williams 1880–1964
    14. 14. Malinda (A) Williams 1868–1950
  2. 2. Leanza Williams 1834–1902
  3. 3. Celia Williams 1837–1873
  4. 4. Louisa Williams 1839–1917
  5. 5. Syanna (Siana) Williams 1841–1889
  6. 6. Floyd (Jackson) Williams 1844–1900
  7. 7. Melvina Williams 1845–1911
  8. 8. Carolina Williams 1847–
  9. 9. Jane Williams 1848–1870
  10. 10. Nancy Williams 1850–
  11. 11. John (M) Williams 1851–1872
  12. 12. Malinda (Miram) Williams 1854–
  13. 13. Francis (Albertine) Williams 1858–

Lewis Williams's Timeline

3 Records

1812
1812
Birth of Lewis Williams in Raleigh, Virginia, USA
Raleigh, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Lewis Williams resided here in Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
1876
1 Aug 1876
Age 64
Death of Lewis Williams in Pettus, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Pettus, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Raleigh, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 953; Family History Library Film: 805373
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clear Fork of Coal River, Raleigh, Virginia; Roll: M653_1373; Page: 953; Family History Library Film: 805373

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Pettus, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cirtsville, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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