George's parents were:
Benjamin Hubbard Williams 1809–1885
Elizabeth Dodson 1811–1885
The year of his birth is about 1840. His parents moved To Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, from Allen Co, KY, with three children. George was the first to be born in MO with six more children following. He was named in honor of his uncle, George Washington Williams.
George & siblings:
Lucinda Fife Williams 1833–
John Langston Williams 1834–1917
Virgil S Williams 1837–1917
George Washington Williams 1840–1873
Willie Thomas Williams 1842–
Greenbury B Williams 1844–1928
Missanan J Williams 1847–
Zebedee Thomas Williams 1849–
Joseph Dillingham Williams 1850–1912
Charles W Williams 1854–
George married Mary Thurman in 1860. Their children were:
Ezekiel Z Williams 1861–1951
Hettie Jane Williams 1863–1949
Edward Williams 1865–1901
Margaret Ella Williams 1867–1954
Robert E. Williams 1870–1899
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George had a privileged childhood. His parents were prominent citizens who lived in a large brick house and owned several slaves.
On August 21, 1850,
G.W., age 10, lived in Fristo Township, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 41 & 39. His father, a farmer, owned land valued at $800.
Household:
Benjamin H. Williams 41 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 39 (KY)
Children:
S F Williams 17 (KY)
John L Williams 15 (KY)
V J Williams 13 (KY)
G W Williams 10 (MO)
W J Williams 8 (MO)
G Williams 6 (MO)
M J Williams 3 (MO)
Z T Williams 6 months (MO)
J F Royston 73 (NC)
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When George was about 20 years old he married Mary Thurman, about that same age. Unfortunately their ages weren't shown on the marriage record. The wedding was performed in Warsaw by Rev. Bybee on Jan. 5, 1860.
They lived with his parents until they bought land where he farmed and operated a saw mill. All was going well until the Civil War started. More about this turbulent time can be found in Mary's memorial.
On June 20, 1860,
George, age 20 & his wife, Mary, 20, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 50 & 48. His parents, wealthy for that time, owned land & personal wealth valued at $10,940 & $11,399.
Household Members:
Benjamin H Williams 50 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 48 (KY)
Children:
George Williams 20 (farm laborer - born in MO)
Thomas Williams 18 (MO)
Greenburn Williams 15 (MO)
Missanar Williams 13 (MO)
Joseph Williams 9 (MO)
Charles Williams 6 (MO)
Mary Williams 20 (George's wife - born in TN)
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Stories about George, most likely embellished over the years, have been passed down through the generations. Supposedly, he had large land holdings and slaves who were well cared for. During this time of prosperity, George was doing well and had a large smoke-house, well stocked with hams, etc. He generously allowed his slaves to get what they needed from it. Over the years, it had been assumed by descendants that he had served in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy, but extensive searching never revealed any records.
However, in August 2000, I finally found his records in the National Archives showing he had served in the Union. He enlisted in Company F, 6th Regiment, MO SM Cavalry, on July 25, 1863, as a private. His brothers, Virgil and Greenbury, also enlisted on the side of the Union. This was surprising since Benjamin and George had both owned slaves. George served until the end of the war and was mustered out on July 18, 1865.
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Many of George and Mary's possessions were lost during the war. The following story, which has been passed down by the family, happening sometime after the war, sounds far fetched. George was outside, barefoot, chopping wood. It was a cold day and starting to snow. One of his former slaves, wearing shoes, came by and started teasing him about how he had shoes and George didn't. Supposedly, George became so angry that he chopped off the foot of the slave, or at least tried to.
On August 10, 1870,
George & Mary Williams, ages 28 & 29, lived in Union Township, Benton Co, MO. Their post office was in Warsaw. They owned land & personal estate valued at $950 & $375.
Household Members - all born in MO
George Williams 28
Mary Williams 29
Ezekiel Williams 9 (Ezekiel Z.)
Hetta Williams 7 (Hettie Jane)
Edward Williams 4
Elen Williams 2 (Margaret Ella)
William Williams 7/12 (Robert Edward)
George died from pneumonia on March 22, 1873, when he was about thirty-three years old. A receipt shows that his father, Benjamin, paid $12.00 for "one full trim coffin." (The date of his death had been mistakenly listed as March 22, 1874, in various affidavits, when Mary applied for his Civil War pension.)
His father, Benjamin H. Williams, was named as the executor of his estate, and an Administrator's Notice was published in the Benton County Democrat on November, 6th, 13th, and 20th of 1873.
An appraisal of their estate was held on November 24, 1873, at the home of Mary's brother, James Thurman. George and Mary's land, as well as George's saw mill, had to be sold to pay their debts.
George's estate was finally settled on November 12, 1878, after Mary moved to TX with their five children with five children, ages 3 through 12. A handwritten note by Ezekiel, George and Mary's oldest son, shows they left Missouri in 1877 and moved to TX and later to OK.
The place of George's burial & his parents remains a mystery. It is thought that their grave sites may have been covered by water when a dam was built in that area.
Benjamin Hubbard Williams 1809–1885
Elizabeth Dodson 1811–1885
The year of his birth is about 1840. His parents moved To Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, from Allen Co, KY, with three children. George was the first to be born in MO with six more children following. He was named in honor of his uncle, George Washington Williams.
George & siblings:
Lucinda Fife Williams 1833–
John Langston Williams 1834–1917
Virgil S Williams 1837–1917
George Washington Williams 1840–1873
Willie Thomas Williams 1842–
Greenbury B Williams 1844–1928
Missanan J Williams 1847–
Zebedee Thomas Williams 1849–
Joseph Dillingham Williams 1850–1912
Charles W Williams 1854–
George married Mary Thurman in 1860. Their children were:
Ezekiel Z Williams 1861–1951
Hettie Jane Williams 1863–1949
Edward Williams 1865–1901
Margaret Ella Williams 1867–1954
Robert E. Williams 1870–1899
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George had a privileged childhood. His parents were prominent citizens who lived in a large brick house and owned several slaves.
On August 21, 1850,
G.W., age 10, lived in Fristo Township, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 41 & 39. His father, a farmer, owned land valued at $800.
Household:
Benjamin H. Williams 41 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 39 (KY)
Children:
S F Williams 17 (KY)
John L Williams 15 (KY)
V J Williams 13 (KY)
G W Williams 10 (MO)
W J Williams 8 (MO)
G Williams 6 (MO)
M J Williams 3 (MO)
Z T Williams 6 months (MO)
J F Royston 73 (NC)
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When George was about 20 years old he married Mary Thurman, about that same age. Unfortunately their ages weren't shown on the marriage record. The wedding was performed in Warsaw by Rev. Bybee on Jan. 5, 1860.
They lived with his parents until they bought land where he farmed and operated a saw mill. All was going well until the Civil War started. More about this turbulent time can be found in Mary's memorial.
On June 20, 1860,
George, age 20 & his wife, Mary, 20, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 50 & 48. His parents, wealthy for that time, owned land & personal wealth valued at $10,940 & $11,399.
Household Members:
Benjamin H Williams 50 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 48 (KY)
Children:
George Williams 20 (farm laborer - born in MO)
Thomas Williams 18 (MO)
Greenburn Williams 15 (MO)
Missanar Williams 13 (MO)
Joseph Williams 9 (MO)
Charles Williams 6 (MO)
Mary Williams 20 (George's wife - born in TN)
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Stories about George, most likely embellished over the years, have been passed down through the generations. Supposedly, he had large land holdings and slaves who were well cared for. During this time of prosperity, George was doing well and had a large smoke-house, well stocked with hams, etc. He generously allowed his slaves to get what they needed from it. Over the years, it had been assumed by descendants that he had served in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy, but extensive searching never revealed any records.
However, in August 2000, I finally found his records in the National Archives showing he had served in the Union. He enlisted in Company F, 6th Regiment, MO SM Cavalry, on July 25, 1863, as a private. His brothers, Virgil and Greenbury, also enlisted on the side of the Union. This was surprising since Benjamin and George had both owned slaves. George served until the end of the war and was mustered out on July 18, 1865.
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Many of George and Mary's possessions were lost during the war. The following story, which has been passed down by the family, happening sometime after the war, sounds far fetched. George was outside, barefoot, chopping wood. It was a cold day and starting to snow. One of his former slaves, wearing shoes, came by and started teasing him about how he had shoes and George didn't. Supposedly, George became so angry that he chopped off the foot of the slave, or at least tried to.
On August 10, 1870,
George & Mary Williams, ages 28 & 29, lived in Union Township, Benton Co, MO. Their post office was in Warsaw. They owned land & personal estate valued at $950 & $375.
Household Members - all born in MO
George Williams 28
Mary Williams 29
Ezekiel Williams 9 (Ezekiel Z.)
Hetta Williams 7 (Hettie Jane)
Edward Williams 4
Elen Williams 2 (Margaret Ella)
William Williams 7/12 (Robert Edward)
George died from pneumonia on March 22, 1873, when he was about thirty-three years old. A receipt shows that his father, Benjamin, paid $12.00 for "one full trim coffin." (The date of his death had been mistakenly listed as March 22, 1874, in various affidavits, when Mary applied for his Civil War pension.)
His father, Benjamin H. Williams, was named as the executor of his estate, and an Administrator's Notice was published in the Benton County Democrat on November, 6th, 13th, and 20th of 1873.
An appraisal of their estate was held on November 24, 1873, at the home of Mary's brother, James Thurman. George and Mary's land, as well as George's saw mill, had to be sold to pay their debts.
George's estate was finally settled on November 12, 1878, after Mary moved to TX with their five children with five children, ages 3 through 12. A handwritten note by Ezekiel, George and Mary's oldest son, shows they left Missouri in 1877 and moved to TX and later to OK.
The place of George's burial & his parents remains a mystery. It is thought that their grave sites may have been covered by water when a dam was built in that area.
George's parents were:
Benjamin Hubbard Williams 1809–1885
Elizabeth Dodson 1811–1885
The year of his birth is about 1840. His parents moved To Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, from Allen Co, KY, with three children. George was the first to be born in MO with six more children following. He was named in honor of his uncle, George Washington Williams.
George & siblings:
Lucinda Fife Williams 1833–
John Langston Williams 1834–1917
Virgil S Williams 1837–1917
George Washington Williams 1840–1873
Willie Thomas Williams 1842–
Greenbury B Williams 1844–1928
Missanan J Williams 1847–
Zebedee Thomas Williams 1849–
Joseph Dillingham Williams 1850–1912
Charles W Williams 1854–
George married Mary Thurman in 1860. Their children were:
Ezekiel Z Williams 1861–1951
Hettie Jane Williams 1863–1949
Edward Williams 1865–1901
Margaret Ella Williams 1867–1954
Robert E. Williams 1870–1899
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George had a privileged childhood. His parents were prominent citizens who lived in a large brick house and owned several slaves.
On August 21, 1850,
G.W., age 10, lived in Fristo Township, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 41 & 39. His father, a farmer, owned land valued at $800.
Household:
Benjamin H. Williams 41 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 39 (KY)
Children:
S F Williams 17 (KY)
John L Williams 15 (KY)
V J Williams 13 (KY)
G W Williams 10 (MO)
W J Williams 8 (MO)
G Williams 6 (MO)
M J Williams 3 (MO)
Z T Williams 6 months (MO)
J F Royston 73 (NC)
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When George was about 20 years old he married Mary Thurman, about that same age. Unfortunately their ages weren't shown on the marriage record. The wedding was performed in Warsaw by Rev. Bybee on Jan. 5, 1860.
They lived with his parents until they bought land where he farmed and operated a saw mill. All was going well until the Civil War started. More about this turbulent time can be found in Mary's memorial.
On June 20, 1860,
George, age 20 & his wife, Mary, 20, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 50 & 48. His parents, wealthy for that time, owned land & personal wealth valued at $10,940 & $11,399.
Household Members:
Benjamin H Williams 50 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 48 (KY)
Children:
George Williams 20 (farm laborer - born in MO)
Thomas Williams 18 (MO)
Greenburn Williams 15 (MO)
Missanar Williams 13 (MO)
Joseph Williams 9 (MO)
Charles Williams 6 (MO)
Mary Williams 20 (George's wife - born in TN)
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Stories about George, most likely embellished over the years, have been passed down through the generations. Supposedly, he had large land holdings and slaves who were well cared for. During this time of prosperity, George was doing well and had a large smoke-house, well stocked with hams, etc. He generously allowed his slaves to get what they needed from it. Over the years, it had been assumed by descendants that he had served in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy, but extensive searching never revealed any records.
However, in August 2000, I finally found his records in the National Archives showing he had served in the Union. He enlisted in Company F, 6th Regiment, MO SM Cavalry, on July 25, 1863, as a private. His brothers, Virgil and Greenbury, also enlisted on the side of the Union. This was surprising since Benjamin and George had both owned slaves. George served until the end of the war and was mustered out on July 18, 1865.
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Many of George and Mary's possessions were lost during the war. The following story, which has been passed down by the family, happening sometime after the war, sounds far fetched. George was outside, barefoot, chopping wood. It was a cold day and starting to snow. One of his former slaves, wearing shoes, came by and started teasing him about how he had shoes and George didn't. Supposedly, George became so angry that he chopped off the foot of the slave, or at least tried to.
On August 10, 1870,
George & Mary Williams, ages 28 & 29, lived in Union Township, Benton Co, MO. Their post office was in Warsaw. They owned land & personal estate valued at $950 & $375.
Household Members - all born in MO
George Williams 28
Mary Williams 29
Ezekiel Williams 9 (Ezekiel Z.)
Hetta Williams 7 (Hettie Jane)
Edward Williams 4
Elen Williams 2 (Margaret Ella)
William Williams 7/12 (Robert Edward)
George died from pneumonia on March 22, 1873, when he was about thirty-three years old. A receipt shows that his father, Benjamin, paid $12.00 for "one full trim coffin." (The date of his death had been mistakenly listed as March 22, 1874, in various affidavits, when Mary applied for his Civil War pension.)
His father, Benjamin H. Williams, was named as the executor of his estate, and an Administrator's Notice was published in the Benton County Democrat on November, 6th, 13th, and 20th of 1873.
An appraisal of their estate was held on November 24, 1873, at the home of Mary's brother, James Thurman. George and Mary's land, as well as George's saw mill, had to be sold to pay their debts.
George's estate was finally settled on November 12, 1878, after Mary moved to TX with their five children with five children, ages 3 through 12. A handwritten note by Ezekiel, George and Mary's oldest son, shows they left Missouri in 1877 and moved to TX and later to OK.
The place of George's burial & his parents remains a mystery. It is thought that their grave sites may have been covered by water when a dam was built in that area.
Benjamin Hubbard Williams 1809–1885
Elizabeth Dodson 1811–1885
The year of his birth is about 1840. His parents moved To Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, from Allen Co, KY, with three children. George was the first to be born in MO with six more children following. He was named in honor of his uncle, George Washington Williams.
George & siblings:
Lucinda Fife Williams 1833–
John Langston Williams 1834–1917
Virgil S Williams 1837–1917
George Washington Williams 1840–1873
Willie Thomas Williams 1842–
Greenbury B Williams 1844–1928
Missanan J Williams 1847–
Zebedee Thomas Williams 1849–
Joseph Dillingham Williams 1850–1912
Charles W Williams 1854–
George married Mary Thurman in 1860. Their children were:
Ezekiel Z Williams 1861–1951
Hettie Jane Williams 1863–1949
Edward Williams 1865–1901
Margaret Ella Williams 1867–1954
Robert E. Williams 1870–1899
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George had a privileged childhood. His parents were prominent citizens who lived in a large brick house and owned several slaves.
On August 21, 1850,
G.W., age 10, lived in Fristo Township, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 41 & 39. His father, a farmer, owned land valued at $800.
Household:
Benjamin H. Williams 41 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 39 (KY)
Children:
S F Williams 17 (KY)
John L Williams 15 (KY)
V J Williams 13 (KY)
G W Williams 10 (MO)
W J Williams 8 (MO)
G Williams 6 (MO)
M J Williams 3 (MO)
Z T Williams 6 months (MO)
J F Royston 73 (NC)
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When George was about 20 years old he married Mary Thurman, about that same age. Unfortunately their ages weren't shown on the marriage record. The wedding was performed in Warsaw by Rev. Bybee on Jan. 5, 1860.
They lived with his parents until they bought land where he farmed and operated a saw mill. All was going well until the Civil War started. More about this turbulent time can be found in Mary's memorial.
On June 20, 1860,
George, age 20 & his wife, Mary, 20, lived in Township 39 Range 22, Benton Co, MO with his parents, Benjamin H. & Elizabeth Williams, ages 50 & 48. His parents, wealthy for that time, owned land & personal wealth valued at $10,940 & $11,399.
Household Members:
Benjamin H Williams 50 (born in KY)
Elizabeth Williams 48 (KY)
Children:
George Williams 20 (farm laborer - born in MO)
Thomas Williams 18 (MO)
Greenburn Williams 15 (MO)
Missanar Williams 13 (MO)
Joseph Williams 9 (MO)
Charles Williams 6 (MO)
Mary Williams 20 (George's wife - born in TN)
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Stories about George, most likely embellished over the years, have been passed down through the generations. Supposedly, he had large land holdings and slaves who were well cared for. During this time of prosperity, George was doing well and had a large smoke-house, well stocked with hams, etc. He generously allowed his slaves to get what they needed from it. Over the years, it had been assumed by descendants that he had served in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy, but extensive searching never revealed any records.
However, in August 2000, I finally found his records in the National Archives showing he had served in the Union. He enlisted in Company F, 6th Regiment, MO SM Cavalry, on July 25, 1863, as a private. His brothers, Virgil and Greenbury, also enlisted on the side of the Union. This was surprising since Benjamin and George had both owned slaves. George served until the end of the war and was mustered out on July 18, 1865.
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Many of George and Mary's possessions were lost during the war. The following story, which has been passed down by the family, happening sometime after the war, sounds far fetched. George was outside, barefoot, chopping wood. It was a cold day and starting to snow. One of his former slaves, wearing shoes, came by and started teasing him about how he had shoes and George didn't. Supposedly, George became so angry that he chopped off the foot of the slave, or at least tried to.
On August 10, 1870,
George & Mary Williams, ages 28 & 29, lived in Union Township, Benton Co, MO. Their post office was in Warsaw. They owned land & personal estate valued at $950 & $375.
Household Members - all born in MO
George Williams 28
Mary Williams 29
Ezekiel Williams 9 (Ezekiel Z.)
Hetta Williams 7 (Hettie Jane)
Edward Williams 4
Elen Williams 2 (Margaret Ella)
William Williams 7/12 (Robert Edward)
George died from pneumonia on March 22, 1873, when he was about thirty-three years old. A receipt shows that his father, Benjamin, paid $12.00 for "one full trim coffin." (The date of his death had been mistakenly listed as March 22, 1874, in various affidavits, when Mary applied for his Civil War pension.)
His father, Benjamin H. Williams, was named as the executor of his estate, and an Administrator's Notice was published in the Benton County Democrat on November, 6th, 13th, and 20th of 1873.
An appraisal of their estate was held on November 24, 1873, at the home of Mary's brother, James Thurman. George and Mary's land, as well as George's saw mill, had to be sold to pay their debts.
George's estate was finally settled on November 12, 1878, after Mary moved to TX with their five children with five children, ages 3 through 12. A handwritten note by Ezekiel, George and Mary's oldest son, shows they left Missouri in 1877 and moved to TX and later to OK.
The place of George's burial & his parents remains a mystery. It is thought that their grave sites may have been covered by water when a dam was built in that area.
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