YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Willie Edward Williams 1885 – 1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1885

Birth Location: Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 14 March 1974

Death Location: New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America

Father: David Williams

Mother: Eliza Williams

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1885, Willie Edward Williams entered the world in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to David Sherman Barksdale Williams and Eliza Catherine Williams. Willie Edward Williams passed away in 1974 in New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Willie Williams
WW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1885, Willie Edward Williams entered the world in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to David Sherman Barksdale Williams and Eliza Catherine Williams.
  • Willie Edward Williams passed away in 1974 in New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Williams's Ancestors

Self
Willie Williams
1885 – 1974
Birth Place: Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
David Sherman Barksdale Williams
1852 – 1899
Missouri, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Eliza (Catherine) Williams
1853 – 1936
Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Grandparents
Alexander (Samuel "Sandy") Williams
1810 – 1875
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Margaret) Barksdale
1813 – 1854
Cumberland, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Williams
1789 – 1871
Jemima Whitfield
1796 – 1870
Sherwood Barksdale
1775 – 1841
Biddy Barge
1789 – 1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Williams
1756 – 1815
Rachel Smith
1763 – 1824
John Whitfield
1760 – 1815
Jemima Haywood
1766 – 1837

Willie Williams's Timeline

2 Records

1885
25 May 1885
Birth of Willie Edward Williams in Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
1974
14 March 1974
Age 89
Death of Willie Edward Williams in New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America
New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1885
    Event Place: Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 March 1974
    Event Place: New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Boston, Bowie County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE