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Thomas Williamson 1765–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1765

Birth Location: Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1816

Death Location: Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Arthur Williamson

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Martha Graves

Children(s): Benjamin Williamson, Minerva WILLIAMSON, Nancy WILLIAMSON, Mary Williamson, Elizabeth WILLIAMSON, Henry WILLIAMSON, John WILLIAMSON, William WILLIAMSON, Sarah WILLIAMSON, Susanna WILLIAMSON

In 1765, Thomas Williamson entered the world in Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA, born to Arthur Williamson And Elizabeth. Thomas Williamson married Martha Graves, and had children including Benjamin Williamson, Elizabeth Williamson, Henry G Williamson, John G Williamson, Mary Clark Williamson, Minerva Williamson, Nancy G Williamson, Sarah M Williamson, Susanna Williamson, William Williamson. Thomas Williamson passed away in 1816 in Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Thomas Williamson entered the world in Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA, born to Arthur Williamson And Elizabeth.
  • Thomas Williamson married Martha Graves, and had children including Benjamin Williamson, Elizabeth Williamson, Henry G Williamson, John G Williamson, Mary Clark Williamson, Minerva Williamson, Nancy G Williamson, Sarah M Williamson, Susanna Williamson, William Williamson.
  • Thomas Williamson passed away in 1816 in Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Williamson
1739–1782
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth None
–1770
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Martha Graves
1768–1828
Birth Location: Sussex, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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Minerva WILLIAMSON
1815–1860
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Nancy WILLIAMSON
1798–1838
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Williamson
1792–1878
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth WILLIAMSON
–1849
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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Henry WILLIAMSON
1813–1903
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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John WILLIAMSON
1795–1831
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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William WILLIAMSON
1788–
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah WILLIAMSON
1805–1835
Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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Susanna WILLIAMSON
1796–1872
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Thomas Williamson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Birth Place: Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Parents
Arthur Williamson
1739–1782
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth
–1770
Grandparents
Arthur Williamson
1709–1772
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Ann Exum
1701–1772
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Francis Williamson
1654–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Williamson's Descendants

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Thomas Williamson (3 Mar 1765–22 Jan 1816) m. Martha Graves (21 Jun 1768–30 May 1828)
  1. 1. Benjamin Williamson 1790–1847 m. Cynthia (M) Hope 1798–1865
    1. 1. Mariah (Louisa) Williamson 1816–1846 m. Elijah Brooks 1815–
      1. 1. Benjamin Brooks 1837–1881 m. Lou (Vivia) Orver 1841–1911
        1. 1. Raymond Brooks 1873–
        2. 2. Mattie (Louise) Brooks 1876–1942 m. Oscar (Samuel) Neely 1866–1930
        3. 3. Benjamin (Williamson) Brooks 1878–1955 m. Katherine Turley 1888–1928
      2. 2. Mary Brooks 1839–
      3. 3. James Brooks 1840–
      4. 4. William Brooks 1842–
      5. 5. Alfred Brooks 1845–
      6. 6. Henry (C) Brooks 1844–1844
    2. 2. Martha (Graves) Williamson 1820– m. Robert (Newton) Allen 1813–
      1. 1. Benjamin Allen 1840–
      2. 2. Robert (W) Allen 1841–
      3. 3. Mary (jane) Allen 1843–
      4. 4. Martha Allen 1845–
      5. 5. Thomas Allen 1847–
      6. 6. James Allen 1850–
    3. 3. Thomas (H) Williamson 1823–1861
    4. 4. Lucinda (M) Williamson 1825–
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Williamson 1828–1858 m. William Griffin 1825–
      1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Griffin 1846–
      2. 2. William (Hope) Griffin 1848–
      3. 3. Mary (Frances) Griffin 1849–1933
    6. 6. Susan (Graves) Williamson 1830–1917 m. Thomas (Fletcher) Lee 1819–1881
      1. 1. Thomas (F.) Lee 1868–1908
      2. 2. Albert (Sidney) Lee 1871–1930
      3. 3. Katie Lee 1866–1895 m. John (J) Mcpherson 1864–
        1. 1. Ruby Mcpherson 1890–
        2. 2. Carrie Mcpherson 1891–
        3. 3. Harry (Lee) McPherson 1894–1985 m. Nellie Green 1896–1973
      4. 4. John (Benjamin Lee) sr 1856–1934 m. Virginia Medlin 1863–1935
        1. 1. Thomas (Alvin) Lee 1884–1953
        2. 2. Robert (Walter) Lee 1882–1937
        3. 3. Cecil (Calvert) Lee 1890–1952 m. Virginia 1891–
        4. 4. John (Benjamin Lee) jr 1886–1942 m. Ruth (cornelia) Branch 1891–1958
        5. 5. Maggie Lee 1898–
      5. 5. Alice (E.) Lee 1858–
      6. 6. Emma (Ada) Lee 1862–1943 m. John (Harrison) Martin 1858–1931
        1. 1. Ethel (Susan) Martin 1891–1974
        2. 2. Ellie (Mai) Martin 1894–1972 m. Roland (R) Griffin 1897–1972
        3. 3. John (Harrison Martin) jr 1898–1952
        4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Martin 1887–1970
        5. 5. Alice (Lee) Martin 1885–1980 m. Joseph (Redmond Conyers) Dr 1861–1939
        6. 6. Oneal Martin 1902–
        7. 7. Jewel (Inez) Martin 1904–1990
        8. 8. Effie (M) Martin 1895–
        9. 9. Annie (Luna) Martin 1900–1986
        10. 10. Addie (Emma) Martin 1892–1978 m. Thomas (Watkins) Covington 1887–1961
      7. 7. William (W) Lee 1859–1868
      8. 8. Robert (E) Lee 1864–1866
    7. 7. Emily (Tennessee) Williamson 1838–1879 m. William (Watson) Willis 1833–1881
      1. 1. Ida (May) Willis 1876–1941 m. Charles (Theopolis) Humphreys 1874–1938
        1. 1. Odis (Willis) Humphreys 1897–1970 m. Mabel Read 1899–1993
        2. 2. Charley Humphrey 1904–
        3. 3. Jayce Humphreys 1903–
      2. 2. William (Henry) Willis 1865–
      3. 3. Andrew (Watson) Willis 1868–1930 m. Olive (Sadie) Webster 1879–1973
        1. 1. Webster (Watson) Willis 1913–1950 m. Elizabeth Kreis 1892–1974
        2. 2. Howard (Burt) Willis 1914–2009 m. Clarice Holtzclaw 1917–2013
      4. 4. James (Mauldin) Willis 1871–
      5. 5. John (Benjamin) Willis 1873–1907 m. Ella (Roberta) Escue 1880–1966
        1. 1. Herbert (Benjamin) Willis 1900–1964 m. Lellie (Mae) Walker 1901–1993
        2. 2. Bertha (Mai) Willis 1902–1985 m. Patrick (Henry) Wiley 1899–1971
        3. 3. Emma (Sue) Willis 1904–1974 m. John (Ramsey) Knox 1893–1987
        4. 4. Avery (Thomas Willis) Sr 1906–1980 m. Grace (Catherine) Carver 1911–1995
      6. 6. Emily (Ada "Emma") Willis 1879–1976 m. Robert (Junious) Humphreys 1875–1974
        1. 1. Robert (Willis) Humphreys 1904–1973
        2. 2. James (Warren) Humphreys 1910–1975
    8. 8. William (Benjamin) Williamson 1833–1897 m. Mary (Melisa) Shelby 1835–1923
      1. 1. Nicholas (Blackwell) Williamson 1873–1943 m. Luisa (M) Williamson 1875– m. Jessie Dilday 1864–1955
      2. 2. Harriet (Mae "Hattie") Williamson 1861–1931 m. William (Henry) Taylor 1860–1923
        1. 1. Willie (May) Taylor 1885–1963 m. Robert (Irwin) Lane 1882–1953
        2. 2. Herman (Edward) Taylor 1899–1910
      3. 3. John (Shelby) Williamson 1863–1932 m. Fannie (May) Yancey 1881–1932 m. Edna Rudisill 1874–1904
        1. 1. Laura (Lee) Williamson 1910–1962
        2. 2. Wallace (Blackwell) Williamson 1894–1970 m. Lillan Douglas 1897–
        3. 3. Mary Williamson 1898–
        4. 4. Martha (M) Williamson 1898–1985 m. William Douglas 1876–1946
        5. 5. Edwin (Shelby) Williamson 1909– m. Virginia 1914–
        6. 6. John (Yancey) Williamson 1912–1983 m. Helen (Louise) Sawyer 1910–1977
        7. 7. Beverly (Stillwell) Williamson 1916–1983 m. Nannie (Mae) Duke 1903–1973 m. Joy (Ann) Thompson 1924–1983
        8. 8. Frances (Malissa) Williamson 1919–2002 m. Walter (L) Roos 1918–
        9. 9. Teresa (May) Williamson 1922–1998 m. Clarence (Eugene Bledsoe) Jr 1917–2013
      4. 4. Maggie (R) Williamson 1865–1889
      5. 5. Lula (M) Williamson 1868–1930 m. Benjamin (Brockington) Thomas 1858–1923
        1. 1. Emma (Sue) Thomas 1889–1976 m. George (Ritchie) Gordon 1882–
    9. 9. Amanda Williamson 1836–
    10. 10. Jane (Miller) Williamson 1818–1880 m. Joseph (R) Potts 1811–1881
      1. 1. William (B) Potts 1849–
      2. 2. Alice (Eugenia) Potts 1859–1931 m. Calvin (Lucius) Starnes 1858–1915
        1. 1. Ethel (Florence) Starnes 1896–1975
        2. 2. Myrtle (A) Starnes 1900–1974
        3. 3. Minnie (Emily) Starnes 1883– m. James (H) Ford 1883–1968
        4. 4. Hugh Starnes 1889–
        5. 5. Nina Starnes 1892–
        6. 6. Alma Starnes 1894–1978
      3. 3. James (L) Potts 1853–1881
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Potts 1835– m. William (F) Brooks 1829–1879
      5. 5. Thomas Potts 1840–1881
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Potts 1842–
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Pearce 1865–
      7. 7. Maria (Louisa) Potts 1846–1877 m. William (Sims) Mendenhall 1824–1892
        1. 1. James (W) Mendenhall 1865–
        2. 2. Minnie (Etta) Mendenhall 1868–1955 m. Joseph (Thornton Mason) Sr 1868–1936
        3. 3. Clara (Elizabeth) Mendenhall 1869–1942 m. Hamilton (Phineas) Scruggs 1868–1922
        4. 4. Josephine Mendenhall 1872–1959 m. Benjamin (Wylis) Parker 1869–1943
        5. 5. Lula (Lee) Mendenhall 1873–1952 m. James (B) Williams 1878–1948
      8. 8. Joanna (Minerva Josephine) Potts 1847–1900 m. William Baker 1835–1926
        1. 1. Willis (Roy) Baker 1880–1906
      9. 9. Susan (Ann) Potts 1837–1908 m. George (Washington) Williamson 1835–1913
        1. 1. Willie (Ellis) Williamson 1863–1948 m. Thomas (J) Stringer 1853–1896
        2. 2. Josie (R) Williamson 1864–1933 m. Braxton (Carter) Meadows 1863–1942
        3. 3. Laura (Anna) Williamson 1858–1942 m. Arthur Brooks 1855–1900
        4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Williamson 1861–1937 m. Mary (Etta Baxter) Marlin 1875–1953 m. Laura (Ann) Tucker 1865–1902
  2. 2. Minerva WILLIAMSON 1815–1860
  3. 3. Nancy (G.) WILLIAMSON 1798–1838 m. Henry (M Hutton) Rev 1793–1873
    1. 1. Henry (W) Hutton 1829–1860 m. Nancy (Ellen) Dill 1832–
      1. 1. William Hutton 1852–
      2. 2. Mary (A) Hutton 1854–
      3. 3. Anna Hutton 1856–
      4. 4. John (H) Hutton 1858–1916
    2. 2. Lovell (Woldridge) Hutton 1832–1898 m. Tabitha (G) Dill 1834–1894
      1. 1. John (Fredrick) Hutton 1856–1915 m. Bettie 1856–
        1. 1. Nannie Hutton 1882–
        2. 2. Luckie Hutton 1886–
        3. 3. John (Dill) Hutton 1889–
        4. 4. Sallie (T) Hutton 1892–
      2. 2. Henry Hutton 1856–
      3. 3. James Hutton 1858–
      4. 4. Thomas Hutton 1860–
      5. 5. Irene Hutton 1864–
      6. 6. Susan Hutton 1866–
      7. 7. George Hutton 1869–
      8. 8. Loving (W) Hutton 1871–
      9. 9. Norman (G) Hutton 1874–
    3. 3. Martha (G.) Hutton 1819–1896
    4. 4. William (D.) Hutton 1826–
  4. 4. Mary (Clark) Williamson 1792–1878 m. Theophilus Fulghum 1782–1856
    1. 1. Rayford Fulghum 1817–
    2. 2. Martha (G) Fulghum 1818– m. James Stewart 1816–
      1. 1. Henry (C.) Stewart 1847–1910
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Stewart 1850–1934
    3. 3. Nancy (g) Fulghum 1829–
  5. 5. Elizabeth WILLIAMSON –1849
  6. 6. Henry (G) WILLIAMSON 1813–1903 m. Lucy (Henrietta) Shacklett 1823– m. Frances (Ann) Shacklett 1834–1902
    1. 1. Frances (Ann) Williamson 1850–1912 m. Charles (H) Gambill 1846–1919
      1. 1. Harry (Green) Gambill 1886–1954 m. Anna Gordon 1892–
        1. 1. Irene Gambill 1914–
        2. 2. Harry (Gambill) Jr 1917–
        3. 3. Martha (Francis) Gambill 1918–
        4. 4. Margaret (Evelyn) Gambill 1921–
        5. 5. Robert (Ruth) Gambill 1925–
        6. 6. Keith Gambill 1925–
      2. 2. Grover (C) Gambell 1889–
      3. 3. Charley Gambill 1882–
      4. 4. Annie (R) Gambill 1883–
      5. 5. Mura Gambill 1890–
      6. 6. Emma Gambill 1893–
      7. 7. V.A. Gambol 1873–
      8. 8. M. (S.) Gambill 1877–
      9. 9. Isaac Gambol 1879–
      10. 10. Rosa (B) Gambill 1883–
    2. 2. William (Edward) Williamson 1865–1933 m. Theodora Neal 1869–1944
      1. 1. William (Henry) Williamson 1887–1945 m. Alma 1896–1980
      2. 2. Vera (W) Williamson 1894–1968 m. John (Gillam) Hunter 1896–1956
        1. 1. John (Gillian Hunter) jr 1918–2001
        2. 2. Edine Hunter 1925–
    3. 3. Katie Williamson 1867–
    4. 4. Maggie Williamson 1869–
    5. 5. Charles (H) Williamson 1869–1923 m. Maggie (Lena) Noe 1874–1965
      1. 1. Lonnie (Lee) Williamson 1894–1989 m. Helen Hodge 1902–2002
        1. 1. Malcom Williamson 1922–1995
        2. 2. Charles (Lee) Williamson 1924–
    6. 6. Thomas (Hart) Williamson 1859–1904 m. Addie Hamlett 1861–1900
      1. 1. Elizabeth Williamson 1882–1945 m. Claude (Louis Gower) Sr 1879–1944
        1. 1. William (George) Gower 1919–1920
        2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Gower 1909–1910
        3. 3. May (Lee) Gower 1911–1913
        4. 4. Claude (Louis Gower) Jr 1904–1964 m. Bertie L 1912–
        5. 5. Vera (Elizabeth) Gower 1915–2000 m. William (H) Hollandsworth 1913–1986
        6. 6. Viola Gower 1922–
      2. 2. Jennie Williamson 1884–1945 m. James (Cleveland) Fly 1885–1953
        1. 1. Gladys (Marie) Fly 1909– m. William (Elmore) Neely 1910–
        2. 2. Edna (Earl) Fly 1911–
      3. 3. Mattie (Louise) Williamson 1888–1964 m. William (Claude) Arnold 1886–1962
        1. 1. Thelma Arnold 1910–
        2. 2. Hazel (K) Arnold 1913–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Arnold 1915–
        4. 4. William (R) Arnold 1917–
        5. 5. Helen Arnold 1921–
      4. 4. Bessie Williamson 1890–
      5. 5. Henry (George) Williamson 1892–1958
  7. 7. John (G.) WILLIAMSON 1795–1831
  8. 8. William WILLIAMSON 1788–
  9. 9. Sarah (M.) WILLIAMSON 1805–1835
  10. 10. Susanna WILLIAMSON 1796–1872

Thomas Williamson's Timeline

3 Records

1765
3 Mar 1765
Birth of Thomas Williamson in Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
1816
22 Jan 1816
Age 51
Death of Thomas Williamson in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1816
6 Jul 1816
Age 51
Thomas Williamson - Probate in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1765
    Event Place: Albemrle Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1816
    Event Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [2] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate, Divorce and Original Wills Records, 1800-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1816
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate, Divorce and Original Wills Records, 1800-1899; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
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