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William Williams 1655–1711 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1655

Birth Location: Wales

Death Date: 12 May 1711

Death Location: Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States

Father: Dr Williamson

Mother: Anne Underwood

Spouse(s): Jael Harrison

Children(s): William Williams, Elizabeth Williams, James Williams, Sarah Williams

The story of William Williams began in 1655 in Wales. William Williams married Jael Harrison, and had children including Elizabeth Williams, James Williams, Sarah Ann Williams, William Williams. William Williams passed away in 1711 in Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Williams began in 1655 in Wales.
  • William Williams married Jael Harrison, and had children including Elizabeth Williams, James Williams, Sarah Ann Williams, William Williams.
  • William Williams passed away in 1711 in Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Williams's Ancestors

Self
William Williams
1655–1711
Birth Place: Wales
Parents
Dr James Williamson
1621–1656
Isle of Wight, VA, USA
Anne Underwood
1629–1662
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Williams's Descendants

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William Williams (1655–12 May 1711) m. Jael Harrison (1667–7 Jul 1733)
  1. 1. William Williams 1695–1735
  2. 2. Elizabeth Williams 1700–1767
  3. 3. James Williams 1695–1735
  4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Williams 1693–1745 m. Philemon (Kavanaugh) II 1705–1743
    1. 1. Charles (Frederick) Kavanaugh 1716–1796 m. Ann (Coleman) Covington 1730–1796
      1. 1. Rev. (William) Kavanaugh 1775–1829 m. Ruth Estill 1768–1853 m. Hannah Woods 1768–1814 m. Ruth (Calpurnia) Estill 1795–1871 m. Mary Harrison 1738– m. Mary Harrison 1744– m. Hannah Woods 1753–1814
        1. 1. Nicholas Kavanaugh 1797–1829
        2. 2. Archibald Kavanaugh 1784–
        3. 3. William KAVANAUGH 1772–1817
        4. 4. Anne Kavanaugh 1780–1858
        5. 5. Mary (Polly) KAVANAUGH 1798–1882
        6. 6. Susannah Kavanaugh 1775–1834
        7. 7. Philemon Kavanaugh 1755–1787
        8. 8. Ann KAVANAUGH 1770–1858
        9. 9. Mary (Sallie) Kavanaugh 1778–1834 m. Charles (Frederick) English 1776–1838
    2. 2. Elinor Kavanaugh 1700–1750
    3. 3. Mary Kavanaugh 1704–
    4. 4. Winifred (Mildred) Kavanaugh 1713–1798
    5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Kavanaugh 1714–1770
    6. 6. Jael Kavanaugh 1715–1740
    7. 7. Elizabeth Kavanaugh 1730–1767
    8. 8. Frances Kavanaugh 1732–1797
    9. 9. Philemon Kavanaugh 1737–1764
    10. 10. Sarah Kavanaugh 1742–1774
    11. 11. William Kavanaugh 1744–1797
    12. 12. Anna Kavanaugh 1750–1810

William Williams's Timeline

2 Records

1655
1655
Birth of William Williams in Wales
Wales
1711
12 May 1711
Age 56
Death of William Williams in Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1655
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Middlesex Co., Virginia; Year: 1677-1678; Page Number: 18
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1677-1678
    Event Place: Middlesex Co., Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Middlesex Co., Virginia; Year: 1677-1678; Page Number: 18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1711
    Event Place: Essex, Stafford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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