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Brigadier General James Henderson Williams
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1. Brigadier General James Henderson Williams was born on 10 Nov 1740 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Oct 1780 in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- DAR/SAR: Daughters of the American Revolution #: A126181, Sons of the American Revolution P-320778
- FSID: L2P2-ZG5
- Religion: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; Elder of Little River Presbyterian Church
- Residence: 1756, Granville County, North Carolina, USA; Muster Roll: SC Militia
- _ELEC: Between 1775 and 1776, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA; Representative of South Carolina in the First and Second Provincial Congresses
- Probate: 1780, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
- _MILT: 1780; American Army - Revolutionary War: Led at Battles of Stono Ferry, Briar Creek, Musgrove Mill, and King's Mountain; "Hero of Kings Mountain"
Notes:
Birth:
Old Fork Church
Buried:
Cherokee County Administration Building
Died:
Died at the Battle of Kings MountainJames married Mary Clark Wallace in 1762 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA. Mary was born on 8 May 1743 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in 1804 in Cross Hill, Laurens, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Baker Williams
was born on 18 Jan 1774 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 13 Aug 1833 in Cross Hill, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
- 3. Sarah Elizabeth Williams
was born in 1774 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1860 in Marshall County, Alabama, USA.
- 4. Elizabeth Williams
was born on 22 Aug 1777 in King Mountain, York, South Carolina, USA; died in 1807 in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
- 5. Joseph Williams
was born in 1767 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Nov 1781 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Hayes Station Edgehill Plantation, Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
- 6. Major Daniel Williams
was born in 1763 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Nov 1781 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Hayes Station Edgehill Plantation, Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
- 7. John Williams
was born about 1769 in North Carolina, USA; died about 1782.
- 8. Mary Ann Williams
was born on 25 Sep 1769 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Apr 1828 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.
- 9. Washington Williams
was born on 22 Aug 1777 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; died on 24 Jun 1829 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
- 10. William Williams
was born about 1780 in North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Jan 1815 in Camp Covington, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Generation: 2
2. James Baker Williams
(1.James1) was born on 18 Jan 1774 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 13 Aug 1833 in Cross Hill, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: L29K-17J
3. Sarah Elizabeth Williams
(1.James1) was born in 1774 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1860 in Marshall County, Alabama, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: G6ZM-SDK
Sarah married John Bennet Griffin on 13 Mar 1788 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. John was born in 1767 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; died on 30 Mar 1843 in Marshall County, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Elizabeth Williams
(1.James1) was born on 22 Aug 1777 in King Mountain, York, South Carolina, USA; died in 1807 in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: LHGD-JXJ
Notes:
Died:
Musgrove MillElizabeth married John Thomas Griffin in 1784 in South Carolina, USA. John was born on 16 Mar 1767 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Elizabeth married Captain James Tinsley on 1 Jan 1787 in Newberry County, South Carolina, USA. Captain was born in 1759 in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jul 1844 in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Joseph Williams
(1.James1) was born in 1767 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Nov 1781 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Hayes Station Edgehill Plantation, Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: K8ZG-2QV
- _MILT: 18 Nov 1781, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; American Army - Revolutionary War: South Carolina Militia
Notes:
Buried:
Killed at the Hayes Station Massacre during Revolutionary War
Died:
Massacred by Major William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham and a large force of Loyalist militia st Hayes Station6. Major Daniel Williams
(1.James1) was born in 1763 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Nov 1781 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Hayes Station Edgehill Plantation, Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- DAR/SAR: Daughters of the American Revolution: Ancestor #: A125953
- FSID: L8B5-7DJ
- _MILT: 18 Nov 1781, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; American Army - Revolutionary War: South Carolina Militia
- Probate: 1782, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Site of the Hayes Station Massacre
Died:
Massacred by Major William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham and a large force of Loyalist militia7. John Williams
(1.James1) was born about 1769 in North Carolina, USA; died about 1782.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: L8B5-K2H
- Census: 1870, Wentworth, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA; Age: 101, Post Office: Wentworth
John married Elizabeth williams about 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Mary Ann Williams
(1.James1) was born on 25 Sep 1769 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Apr 1828 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: MG6Y-D56
Family/Spouse: James Atwood Williams. James (son of Major John Williams and Mary Atwood) was born on 24 Dec 1767 in South Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jan 1816 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. James Atwood Williams, Jr
was born on 29 Aug 1799 in South Carolina, USA; died in Feb 1864 in Panola County, Texas, USA.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Washington Williams
(1.James1) was born on 22 Aug 1777 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; died on 24 Jun 1829 in South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: LCDZ-3D5
Family/Spouse: Sarah Griffin. Sarah was born on 20 Mar 1778 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; died on 12 Oct 1849 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Williams-Nance Cemetery, Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. William Williams
(1.James1) was born about 1780 in North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Jan 1815 in Camp Covington, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: LZTH-LZB
- _MILT: 28 Sep 1814, Georgia, USA; American Army - War of 1812; Captain Burwell Pope's company, 2nd Georgia Infantry Regiment
Notes:
Died:
Died of pleurisyWilliam married Martha 'Patsy' Peters on 18 Oct 1802 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA. Martha was born in 1786 in Wilkes County, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Apr 1862 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. William Pittman Williams
was born on 4 Jan 1814 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA; died on 25 Sep 1884 in Centerville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
Generation: 3
11. James Atwood Williams, Jr
(8.Mary2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Aug 1799 in South Carolina, USA; died in Feb 1864 in Panola County, Texas, USA.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. William Pittman Williams
(10.William2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Jan 1814 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA; died on 25 Sep 1884 in Centerville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: KZ59-GH3
- Census: 1850, Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Elizabeth and William Williams
- Census: 1860, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; Sally and William Williams
William married Elizabeth Weems in 1832 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. Elizabeth was born on 2 Jul 1810 in South Carolina, USA; died on 7 Feb 1856 in Centerville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Sanford Pittman Williams
was born on 22 Aug 1846 in Georgia, USA; died on 26 Feb 1918 in Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
William married Sarah H Elmira 'Sally' Pouge on 11 Feb 1857 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. Sarah was born on 7 Apr 1830 in South Carolina, USA; died on 1 Oct 1888 in Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
13. Sanford Pittman Williams
(12.William3, 10.William2, 1.James1) was born on 22 Aug 1846 in Georgia, USA; died on 26 Feb 1918 in Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; was buried in William Pittman Williams Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: LCXK-L8Q
- Census: 1850, Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Age: 4; Son of Elizabeth and William Williams
- Census: 1860, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; Age: 14; Son of William Williams (stepson of Sally)
- Census: 1880, Rock Bridge, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married to Martha; Relation to Head: Self
- Census: 1900, Rockbridge, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
Sanford married Martha Ann Pittard in 1870. Martha was born on 2 Jan 1849 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; died on 13 May 1908 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; was buried in Snellville Historical Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Charles Cephus 'Charlie' Williams
was born on 11 Aug 1873 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; died on 17 Jul 1927 in Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, USA.
Generation: 5
14. Charles Cephus 'Charlie' Williams
(13.Sanford4, 12.William3, 10.William2, 1.James1) was born on 11 Aug 1873 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA; died on 17 Jul 1927 in Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: LXSP-W6T
- Census: 1880, Rock Bridge, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
- Census: 1900, Rockbridge, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
- Military Draft Registration: 1918, Putnam County, Georgia, USA; Draft Registration - WWI
- Census: 1920, Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, USA; Marital Status: Married to Pauline; Relation to Head: Head
Family/Spouse: Pauline Marie Jordan. Pauline was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Georgia, USA; died on 5 Jan 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Paul Elmer Williams
was born on 26 Jan 1914 in Georgia, USA; died on 18 Mar 1974; was buried in Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, USA.
Generation: 6
15. Paul Elmer Williams
(14.Charles5, 13.Sanford4, 12.William3, 10.William2, 1.James1) was born on 26 Jan 1914 in Georgia, USA; died on 18 Mar 1974; was buried in Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FSID: L1TN-MBJ
- Census: 1920, Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
- Military Draft Registration: 1941, Eatonton, Putnam, Georgia, USA; Draft Registration - WWII
- _MILT: 13 Jul 1941, Fort McPherson, Fulton, Georgia, USA; US Army - WWII
- Census: 1950, Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, USA; Relation to Head: Head; Marital Status: Married to Ruby
Family/Spouse: Ruby Catherine Bowden. Ruby was born on 22 May 1919 in Georgia, USA; died on 5 Oct 2008; was buried in Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 7
16. Samuel Paul Williams
(15.Paul6, 14.Charles5, 13.Sanford4, 12.William3, 10.William2, 1.James1)
Samuel married Margaret Mary Hochgertle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married Gayle Marie Daniel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]