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Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams 1856 – 1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1856

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 17 Sep 1936

Death Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Father: Daniel Williams

Mother: Barbara Shields

Spouse(s): George Shults

Children(s): David Shults, Louis Shults, John Shults, Noah Shults, Edward Shults, Isaac Shults, Martha Shults, George Shults, Victoria Shults

The story of Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams began in 1856 in Sevier, Tennessee. In 1860, Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided in District 10, Cocke, Tennessee, United States. Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams married George M. "Brooksie" Shults, and had children including David Harrison "Harris" Shults, Louis William Shults, John R. Shults, Noah Lavater Shults, Edward Preston "Prosser" Shults, Isaac Bradley Shults, Martha I. Shults, George William Shults, Victoria Shults. Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams passed away in 1936 in Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams began in 1856 in Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided in District 10, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams married George M. "Brooksie" Shults, and had children including David Harrison "Harris" Shults, Louis William Shults, John R. Shults, Noah Lavater Shults, Edward Preston "Prosser" Shults, Isaac Bradley Shults, Martha I. Shults, George William Shults, Victoria Shults.
  • Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams passed away in 1936 in Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Williams
1832 – 1900
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Barbara Shields
1828 – 1914
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

George Shults
1848 – 1915
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Children(s)

David Shults
1876 – 1968
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Louis Shults
1878 – 1959
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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John Shults
1881 – 1966
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Noah Shults
1883 – 1965
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Edward Shults
1886 – 1959
Birth Location: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee
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Isaac Shults
1890 – 1933
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Martha Shults
1892 – 1965
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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George Shults
1895 – 1965
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Victoria Shults
1898 – 1899
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Rachel Williams's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Williams
1856 – 1936
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Daniel Louis Williams
1832 – 1900
Sevier, Tennessee
Barbara Shields
1828 – 1914
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Williams's Descendants

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Rachel (Ursilla Priscilla "Essie") Williams (13 Dec 1856 – 17 Sep 1936) m. George (M. "Brooksie") Shults (13 Aug 1848 – 17 Apr 1915)
  1. 1. David (Harrison "Harris") Shults (27 Sep 1876 – 11 May 1968)
  2. 2. Louis (William) Shults (24 Sep 1878 – 9 Dec 1959)
  3. 3. John (R.) Shults (23 Apr 1881 – 17 MAR 1966)
  4. 4. Noah (Lavater) Shults (23 Nov 1883 – 1965)
  5. 5. Edward (Preston "Prosser") Shults (22 Jun 1886 – 18 Jan 1959)
  6. 6. Isaac (Bradley) Shults (22 Feb 1890 – 9 Nov 1933) m. Minnie (Elizabeth) Lunsford (1 Jun 1896 – 11 Aug 1974)
  7. 7. Martha (I.) Shults (Dec 1892 – aft 1965) m. James ("Lemley") Layman (21 May 1893 – 8 Feb 1964)
    1. 1. Thelma (Lynn) Layman (30 Jan 1931 – ) m. Willis ("Bill") Truelove (20 May 1935 – 29 Sep 2009)
  8. 8. George (William) Shults (23 Oct 1895 – 18 Jan 1965)
  9. 9. Victoria Shults (12 Sep 1898 – 8 Feb 1899)

Rachel Williams's Timeline

9 Records

1856
13 Dec 1856
Birth of Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 4
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in District 10, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in Jones Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Jones Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 64
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 74
Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams resided here in District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
1936
17 Sep 1936
Age 80
Death of Rachel Ursilla Priscilla "Essie" Williams in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1856
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1595; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241595
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375531
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 92
    [4] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [5] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jones Cove, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 310B; Enumeration District: 178
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1519; Page: 458B; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 553018
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 466; Image: 448; Family History Library Film: 805244
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 582.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1936
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 582.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 466; Image: 448; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1519; Page: 458B; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 553018

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jones Cove, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jones Cove, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1277; Family History Film: 1255277; Page: 310B; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 92

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375531

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1595; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241595
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