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Major Major James Williams 1863–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1863

Birth Location: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 02 Oct 1942

Death Location: Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States

Father: Cordello Williams

Mother: Nancy Williams

Spouse(s): Carrie Rossetter

Children(s): Anna Williams, Minnie Williams, Charles Williams, Delbert Williams, George Williams, Addie Burk

In 1863, Major Major James Williams entered the world in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA, born to Cordello Orlando Williams And Nancy Jane Mccurtis Williams. Major Major James Williams married Carrie Ellen Rossetter, and had children including Addie Mae Burk, Anna Jane Williams, Charles Edward Williams, Delbert E Williams, George Carl Williams, Minnie Leora Williams. Major Major James Williams passed away in 1942 in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Major Major James Williams entered the world in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA, born to Cordello Orlando Williams And Nancy Jane Mccurtis Williams.
  • Major Major James Williams married Carrie Ellen Rossetter, and had children including Addie Mae Burk, Anna Jane Williams, Charles Edward Williams, Delbert E Williams, George Carl Williams, Minnie Leora Williams.
  • Major Major James Williams passed away in 1942 in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Williams's Ancestors

Self
Major Williams
1863–1942
Birth Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
Parents
Cordello Orlando Williams
1834–1910
Evans, Erie, New York, USA
Nancy (Jane Mccurtis) Williams
1834–1909
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Carlton (B) Williams
1811–1862
New York, USA
Lucy (C) Williams
1813–1886
New York, USA
M. (C. Curtis) (Gridley)
1798–1866
New York, USA
Delia Hess
1804–1872
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elisha **P-complete
1777–1855
Siba Parmalee--Williams
1783–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Azariah Williams
1728–1813
Beulah Brown
1736–1816
Amos Parmelee
1750–1824
Elizabeth Lord
1752–1844

Major Williams's Descendants

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Major (Major James) Williams (13 Oct 1863–02 Oct 1942) m. Carrie (Ellen) Rossetter (03 Jun 1869–25 Aug 1951)
  1. 1. Anna (Jane) Williams 1895–1929 m. James (R.) Roarks 1890–
  2. 2. Minnie (Leora) Williams 1898–1972 m. Fred (Albert) Hall –1987
  3. 3. Charles (Edward) Williams 1902–1958
  4. 4. Delbert (E) Williams 1917–1995
  5. 5. George (Carl) Williams 1888–1953 m. Emma (K) Webber 1889–1968
  6. 6. Addie (Mae) Burk 1891–1940 m. John (Wesley) Derflinger 1882–1953 m. Roscoe (Everett) Burk 1874–1955 m. Unknow Unknow
    1. 1. Elsie Derflinger 1921–2004 m. Leo (M) Oppolo 1928–2004 m. Emil Coget 1917–1966
    2. 2. Joeseph Derflinger 1923–2003 m. Katheryn Romine 1921–2004
    3. 3. William Derflinger 1928–2015 m. Mary (Alice) Lynch 1929–2006
    4. 4. Anna (M) Derflinger 1918–1984
    5. 5. Audrey Derflinger 1919–1984 m. Robert Lonzo 1916–1960
    6. 6. Raymond Derflinger 1924–1984
    7. 7. Leora Derflinger 1916–1993 m. Howard (Lee) Cannon 1914–1987
    8. 8. James (Derflinger) Sr 1912–1996 m. Marjorie (Brenic) Kuerth 1917–2008
      1. 1. Beverly (Jean) Derflinger 1937–2016
      2. 2. Janet Derflinger 1941–2014 m. Daniel Miller 1942–2001
      3. 3. Gussie (Lee) Derflinger 1939–2019 m. Lew Day 1939–2012
      4. 4. Dennis Derflinger 1944–1979 m. Sandra (Lee) Chumbley 1943–1979
      5. 5. Betty (May) Derflinger 1937–2019 m. Ray Markovich 1932–2022

Major Williams's Timeline

22 Records

1863
13 Oct 1863
Birth of Major Major James Williams in Quincy, Quincy Township, Branch, Michigan, United States
Quincy, Quincy Township, Branch, Michigan, United States
1863
13 Oct 1863
Birth of Major Major James Williams in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
1864
1864
Age 1
Birth of Major Major James Williams in Michigan
Michigan
1870
1870
Age 7
Major Major James Williams resided here in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Major Major James Williams resided here in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Major Major James Williams resided here in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Major Major James Williams resided here in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Major Major James Williams resided here in Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
Major Major James Williams resided here in Coldwater City, Branch, Michigan
Coldwater City, Branch, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 37
Major Major James Williams resided here in Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan
Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 37
Major Major James Williams resided here in Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Major Major James Williams resided here in Coldwater city Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, United States
Coldwater city Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 47
Major Major James Williams resided here in Beaver Township, Newton, Indiana, United States
Beaver Township, Newton, Indiana, United States
1910
1910
Age 47
Major Major James Williams resided here in Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Major Major James Williams resided here in Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Major Major James Williams resided here in Beaver, Newton, Indiana
Beaver, Newton, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 57
Major Major James Williams resided here in Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
Major Major James Williams resided here in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
1935
1935
Age 72
Major Major James Williams resided here in Morocco, Newton, Indiana
Morocco, Newton, Indiana
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 77
Major Major James Williams resided here in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, USA
Morocco, Newton, Indiana, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 77
Major Major James Williams resided here in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
1942
02 Oct 1942
Age 79
Death of Major Major James Williams in Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1863
    Event Place: Quincy, Quincy Township, Branch, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 128
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340354
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Page: 672C; Enumeration District: 036
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 274B; Family History Library Film: 552164
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240704
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana; Roll: T624_344; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374357
    [8] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 33; Film Description: 1886 Wayne - 1887 Iosco
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2018, 15:31), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 16 Jan 1887; citing Quincy, Branch, Michigan, reference
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 7 January 2019), Major J Williams, Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1, sheet 2
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 7 January 2019), James M Williams, Beaver, Newton, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 126, sheet
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 May 2018), Major J. Williams and Carrie E. Rossiter, 1887.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 7 January 2019), M James Williams, Coldwater city Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 May 2018), Major J. Williams and Carrie E. Rosseter, 12 Jan 1887; citing reference ID 9746, various county clerks and
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 02 May 2020, 08:02), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 1887.
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 10 May 2020), Major J Williams, Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1, sheet 2A
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 10 May 2020), James M Williams, Beaver, Newton, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 126, sheet 2A
    [21] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 2 April 2020), Major J. Williams and Carrie E. Rossiter, 12 Jan 1887; citing Marriage, Quincy, Branch, Michigan, Citing Secret
    [22] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 10 May 2020), M James Williams, Coldwater city Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 7
    [23] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major J. Williams, 1887.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1940; Census Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana; Roll: T627_1081; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56-1.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1863
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 274B; Family History Library Film: 552164

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Page: 672C; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater City, Branch, Michigan
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 1, Branch, Michigan; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240704

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater city Ward 1, Branch, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 02 May 2020, 08:02), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 1887.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver Township, Newton, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 02 May 2020, 08:02), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 1887.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana; Roll: T624_344; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374357

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver, Newton, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340354
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2018, 15:31), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 16 Jan 1887; citing Quincy, Branch, Michigan, reference
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 02 May 2020, 08:02), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 1887.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Quincy, Michigan
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1942
    Event Place: Morocco, Newton, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 May 2018, 15:31), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 16 Jan 1887; citing Quincy, Branch, Michigan, reference
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 02 May 2020, 08:02), entry for Major James Williams(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L55Q-585
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 January 2020), Major Williams in entry for Geo. Carlton Williams, 1887.

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