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Preston Williams 1857–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1857

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1914

Death Location: Louisana

Father: Matthew Williams

Mother: Precilla Lee

Spouse(s): Betsy Smith

Children(s): Edmond Williams, Sam Beaner, Charles Williams, Sally Williams, Adeline Williams, Lida Williams, William Williams, Johnie Williams, Laura Berkers, Thomas Williams, Iran Williams, Mausel Williams

In 1857, Preston Williams entered the world in South Carolina, born to Matthew Sam Williams And Precilla Lee. In 1880, Preston Williams resided in 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Preston Williams resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA. Preston Williams married Betsy Smith, and had children including Adeline Williams, Charles Williams, Edmond Williams, Iran Ivery Williams, Johnie Williams, Laura Berkers, Lida Williams, Mausel Williams, Sally Williams, Sam Beaner, Thomas Williams, William Williams. Preston Williams passed away in 1914 in Louisana.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Preston Williams entered the world in South Carolina, born to Matthew Sam Williams And Precilla Lee.
  • In 1880, Preston Williams resided in 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Preston Williams resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA.
  • Preston Williams married Betsy Smith, and had children including Adeline Williams, Charles Williams, Edmond Williams, Iran Ivery Williams, Johnie Williams, Laura Berkers, Lida Williams, Mausel Williams, Sally Williams, Sam Beaner, Thomas Williams, William Williams.
  • Preston Williams passed away in 1914 in Louisana.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Preston Williams's Ancestors

Self
Preston Williams
1857–1914
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Matthew Sam Williams
1840–
South Carilina
Precilla Lee
1840–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston Williams's Descendants

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Preston Williams (Abt 1857–1914) m. Betsy Smith (May 1857–30 Jan 1930)
  1. 1. Edmond Williams 1892–1981 m. Lillian Williams 1905–1981
  2. 2. Sam Beaner 1875–1944
  3. 3. Charles Williams 1900–
  4. 4. Sally Williams 1882–
  5. 5. Adeline Williams 1883–
  6. 6. Lida Williams 1894–1996
  7. 7. William Williams 1898–1919
  8. 8. Johnie Williams 1901–1972
  9. 9. Laura Berkers 1901–1955
  10. 10. Thomas Williams 1888–1970
  11. 11. Iran (Ivery) Williams 1890–1918
  12. 12. Mausel Williams 1886–

Preston Williams's Timeline

6 Records

1857
Abt 1857
Birth of Preston Williams in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 23
Preston Williams resided here in 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Preston Williams resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1901
4 Apr 1901
Age 44
Preston Williams resided here in Benton, Louisiana, USA
Benton, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Preston Williams resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1914
1914
Age 57
Death of Preston Williams in Louisana
Louisana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1857
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: 448; Page: 32b; Enumeration District: 010
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: 559; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0021
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374522

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: 448; Page: 32b; Enumeration District: 010

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: 559; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0021

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1901
    Event Place: Benton, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Bossier Banner; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1901; Publication Place: Benton, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374522

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Louisana

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