Records of the 1st Congregational Church, Ledyard, Connecticut, (found in the Connecticut State Library, Hartford, CT), show that Seth was baptized as an adult on July 10, 1831, and was admitted to the church on the same day. The record also shows that he died in July, 1854. His marriage to Lucy Ann Noyes of Stonington, on February 28, 1827, by the Rev. Timothy Tuttle, is also in the record. Rev. Tuttle also performed the marriage of his father to his second wife in 1825 (the widow Anna GallupP.

The 1840 Census shows Seth, 2 males under 5; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 30-40; 1 male 40-50; 3 females 8-10; 1 female 30-40. In 1840, William Henry would have been an infant and Joseph W. would have been the second male under 5; the 1 male 5-10 would have been Seth N. age 9; 1 male 30-40 would have been Seth himself. The male 40-50 is unknown and does not appear in the later census. The 3 females 8-10 would have been Harriet (age 7), Eunice Zerviah (age 11 and married by the 1850 census); and Lucy Ann, age 12. The female age 30-40 would be his wife Lucy Ann.

The 1850 Census, State of Connecticut, New London County, Town of Ledyard, Roll #48, page 65, shows that Seth was a farmer, born in Connecticut, with real estate valued at $5,000. It also shows wife Lucy Ann, age 44, and children Seth N., age 19; Harriet N., age 17; Joseph W., age 12; William H. age 10; Benjamin F., age 8; Abby E., age 6; and Orrin M., age 4 - all born in Connecticut. A copy of the Census is in the Williams family file.

The 1860 Census shows Lucy A. Williams, age 54; William Henry, age 20; Benjamin F., age 18; Abby E., age 17; and Orrin, age 14. By this time, son Joseph would have been 22 and was gone. Joseph is next found in the Chicago, Illinois 1860-61 City Directory.

1. 2. Lucy Ann WILLIAMS   b. 31 Jan 1828, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1900.
2. 3. Eunice Zerviah WILLIAMS   b. 19 Mar 1829, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
3. 4. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS   b. 23 Apr 1831, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 7 Apr 1889, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
4. 5. Harriet Newell WILLIAMS   b. 22 Nov 1832, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
5. 6. Gurdon WILLIAMS   b. 6 Nov 1834, Mystic, New London, Connecticut; d. Redlands, Ca.
6. 7. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS   b. 27 Aug 1837, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1917, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
7. 8. William Henry WILLIAMS   b. 22 Oct 1839, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 11 Mar 1901, New York.
8. 9. Benjamin Franklin WILLIAMS   b. 7 Sep 1841, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 1 Sep 1916.
9. 10. Abbie Eliza WILLIAMS   b. 7 Jul 1843, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1922.
10. 11. Orrin Merwin WILLIAMS   b. 17 Nov 1845, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Mar 1876, Winona, Minnesota.

1. 12. Noyes Williams AVERY   b. 26 Jan 1850.
2. 13. Arthur Ulysses AVERY   b. 17 Jan 1853; d. 3 Jul 1880.
3. 14. Lucy Althaea AVERY   b. 19 Jun 1856.
4. 15. Harriett AVERY   b. ABT. 1858.
5. 16. Josie Emma AVERY   b. 4 Sep 1864.

Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed
Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

1. 17. Charles E. WILLIAMS  
2. 18. Emma Mary WILLIAMS   d. In infancy.
3. 19. Frank WILLIAMS   d. Died Young.
4. 20. William Henry WILLIAMS   d. Age 20.
5. 21. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS, Jr.   b. 22 Oct 1867; c. 28 Aug 1870; d. 4 Oct 1944.
6. 22. Thomas WILLIAMS   b. 1858; d. Died Young.
7. 23. Emma Mary WILLIAMS  
8. 24. Frank WILLIAMS  
9. 25. William Henry WILLIAMS  

Lived in Kane, PA and Redlands, CA. He was President of So. Penn Oil Co., in Kane, PA.

1. 26. Lucy WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1868.

A Genealogy of Williams Families shows Joseph's date of birth as May 27, 1837; and married Eunice M. Pine. I believe this information is in error. Grave marker, census records, and her death certificate, show her name as Emma, as does Richard Wheeler's History of Stonington, CT.

Joseph last appears with his family in Ledyard, Connecticut in the 1850 census when he was 12 years old. He was not quite 17 years old when his father died (still a minor under the law). His guardian was Edmund Spicer, who was guardian of Joseph's brother William and sister Abby E. Erasmus avery was Guardian to Benjamin F. and Orrin, all of the town of Ledyard. The Guardians made application before the Probate court on January 23, 1956, to sell part of the real estate devised to the minor children by the will of their father.

By 1860-61, he was in Chicago, Illinois, as shown in the City Directory for that year. He worked at Bates, Williams & Company, and boarded at the Matteson House. The following year, 1861-62, the City Directory shows Joseph and his brother Gurdon both with Bates, Williams & Co. - Harry B. Bates, Gurdon Williams, & Joseph W. Williams, owners. Their business was hats, caps and furs. Their business was at 39 and 41 Lake, Chicago, Illinois. They both boarded at 4 Knights Block. It should be noted that Benjamin Pine, father of the woman who would marry Joseph Warren in 1865, lived at #3 Knights Block.

Two of Emma Pine's sisters were already married: Mollie (Mary) and Elizabeth K. (Lizzie). Mollie married George Satchell on December 31, 1862 and Lizzie married Caleb Hammill on August 14, 1860. An entry in the 1871 City Directory shows that George was a bookkeeper for T. F. Gilliland, residing at 247 Illinois, Ward 20, and that he was born in England.

In 1862-3, Joseph was still boarding at 4 Knights Block, "Harrison Corner Thirday, SD". The 1864-65 City Directory shows Joseph W. and Gurdon, both boarding at the Orient House with offices at 228 Lake. The next directory found, 1866, shows Joseph and Gurdon with offices at 19 LaSalle, Chicago, and residence in Waukegan. The same work and residence addresses are shown in the 1867-68 City Directory. In 1868-69, his address is shown as' boards 328 Wabash'; Gurdon is not shown in this year or any subsequent year found through 1878. 1869-70 shows Joseph's business still at 19 LaSalle, 'boards 806 Wabash'. I could not find Joseph listed in the city directories for 1870; however he is found in the 1870 Federal Census. By 1871, Joseph was into the Real Estate business at 804 Wabash Avenue, Ward 4. This directory shows that he was born in Connecticut. One can only imagine what it was like for Joseph and Emma, their family, friends, and business associates, to have lived through the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Joseph's name could not be found in the Chicago City Directory from 1872 until 1877-78, where his business is shown as Real Estate at 168 Washington; house at #38, 35th. In 1872 he is shown at 368 Superior, his home as supported by the 1880 Federal Census. By 1893, his residence was 3512 Lake Avenue, Chicago, 32nd Ward. Family lore has it that Joseph owned many theaters throughout the city.

Joseph's name appears on the Merchant's Chicago Census Report, 1871, as: Williams, Joseph W., Real Estate, residence 804 Wabash Av., Ward 4, born in Connecticut. No other family information is shown. In this same Merchant's Census, a R. C. Hammill is shown who was a commission merchant and justice of the peace at 20 Ulich Block, residence 15 St. Clair, ward 20. The family consisted of one male, 3 females, born in NY. All other Hammills in Chicago on this Census were born in Ireland. Caleb Wild Hammill was a cousin of Joseph's children, meaning that Caleb (called Wild) was Joseph's nephew. C. Wild Hammill was founder of Shearson-Hammill (now part of the Smith-Barney group). He had a home on Long Island which my grandfather, David S. Williams, visited with my grandmother. Wild would send a car (a city-block long limo with driver) to pick them up. It is said that residents along the street would be hanging out of their windows to see who the car was picking up. Wild died in Paris, France of a heart attack. His obituary appeared in the New York Times. (See notes for C. W. Hammill)

Joseph is found in the 1870, 1880, and 1900 census records. Copies/abstracts are in the Williams family file.

1. 27. Elsie WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1867, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; d. 23 Jun 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; bur. 25 Jun 1893, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Il.
2. 28. John W. WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1869, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
3. 29. Edwin L. WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
4. 30. Anna Burton WILLIAMS   b. 22 Jan 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
5. 31. George Joseph WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
6. 32. Marie Louise WILLIAMS   b. 12 Apr 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
7. 33. Gurdon WILLIAMS   b. 2 Oct 1881.
8. 34. David Smith WILLIAMS   b. 26 Apr 1884, Chicago, Cook, Il; d. 8 Dec 1960, Arlington, Va.

William, referred to in "A Genealogy of Williams Families" as Henry, attended the district school and worked on his father's farm in his boyhood. He went to college in Providence, RI and received his collegiate education from Brown University. He was a member of the class of 1865. He studied law in the Columbia Law School, New York, and was graduated in 1868. He practiced law and lived in New York City.

Benjamin attended district schools until he was fifteeen years old. He was then sent to a boarding school in East Greenwich, RI where he studied three years, when he entered Phillips Academy at Andover, MA. At the beginning of the Civil War, he returned to Ledyard where he was one of the first volunteers, but was rejected because of physical disability. He then turned his attention to farming, which was his chief occupation for many years. Later, he turned his attention to the administering of estates, and to the guardianship of the unfortunate and of minors. His excellent reputation for integrity made him a favorite for such work, while his natural business ability insured the carefull management of the properties left in his charge.

According to a Genealogy of Williams Families, Benjamin lived in Mystic and had 8 children.

The 1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, Connecticut, National Archives Film T9-0108, page 496C, shows:

Benjamin F. Williams, age 38, born in Connecticut, both parents born in Connecticut, Farmer
Louisa Williams, wife, age 38, born in Connecticut, both parents born in Connecticut
Nathanel Williams, son, age 15
Frank L. Williams, son, age 13
Annie L. Williams, Daughter, age 12
Clarence H. Williams, son, age 7
Hattie F. Rogers, Servant, age 22
Herman Hancock, Laborer, age 23

1. 35. Nathan WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1865; d. 1892.
2. 36. Everett WILLIAMS   d. INFANT.
3. 37. Joseph WILLIAMS   d. INFANT.
4. 38. George WILLIAMS   b. 1869; d. 1876.
5. 39. Eliza Denison WILLIAMS   b. 1875; d. 1880.
6. 40. Frank Lincoln WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1867.
7. 41. Annie Louise WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1868.
8. 42. Clarence Henry WILLIAMS   b. ABT. 1873.
9. 43. Everett WILLIAMS   d. INFANT.
10. 44. Joseph WILLIAMS   d. INFANT.

Abbie Eliza was admitted to the 1st Congregational Church in Ledyard, CT on September 6, 1868. She was dismissed on October 1892 to the Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York, where she lived with her sister, Harriet. She had the old Williams Family Bible.

The reocord of the 1st Congregational Church in Ledyard, New London County, CT, show that Orin Merwin was baptized as an adult on September 6, 1868 and admitted to the church on the same day. He was dismissed on June 16, 1872.

Orrin's youth was split between attendance in the district school and work on the farm where he was born. He attended college at Philips Academy, Andover, Mass., and was graduated from Yale in 1869. He studied law with Judge Thomas Wilson, of Winona, Minnesota, and being admitted to the bar, served as city attorney there for several years.

Gravemarker located in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, CT reads: " Orrin M. Son of Seth & Lucy A. Williams. Born in Ledyard Ct. Nov 17, 1845. Died at Winona, Minn. March 26, 1876." He was an attorney and a Judge in Winona.

Lived at Laguna Beach, CA.

1880 Census, Pennsylvania, shows that she was 12 years old.

Elsie was baptised as an adult on December 30, 1883, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL. Her sponsor was Miss Ann Waterbury and the Officiant was B. F. Fleetwood.

The 1880 census shows that Elsie was age 14.

Parish records for burials shows that Elsie was buried on Sunday, June 25, 1893, her age not given, address, 3512 Lake Avenue; date of death June 23, 1893; cause of death, Heart disease; place of burial, Graceland Cemetery, Officiant: William White Wilson.

Ref. Cook Co. Births, 000A5515, 22 Jan 1872.

Anna was baptised as an adult on February 20, 1887, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Chicago, IL. Parents names not given. Her sponsors were her sister, Elsie Williams, and Miss Lizzie Hammill (perhaps a cousin).

George was baptised as an adult on February 20, 1887, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL. Names of parents were not given. His sponsors were his sister, Elsie Williams, and Miss Lizzie Hammill (perhaps a cousin). The officiant was B. F. Fleetwood.

Marie Louise (known as Louise), was baptised December 2, 1894. The parish register for St. Mark's Episcopal Church shows here date and place of birth as Chicago, April 12, 1881; parents, Jos. W. and Emma M. Williams; her sponsors as Anna B. Williams, and the officiant as William White Wilson. Her year of birth as 1881 is probably an error because her brother Gurdon's year of birth is also shown as 1881. The Census records show that she was older than Gurdon.

Gurdon was baptised on April 7, 1895 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Chicago, IL. The parish register shows his place and date of birth as Chicago, October 2, 1881; parents Joseph W. & Emma M. Williams; sponsors, George Williams and Parents; officiant: William White Wilson.

A review of the Social Security Death Index shows his date of birth as 16 Apr 1885, SSN 358-28-2418, issued in Illinois.

The 1920 Federal Census, state of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Supervisor's Dist. #24, Enumeration Dist. #4, 1st Ward, enumerated on January 14, 1920, Avalon Borough, " Florence Avenue, house number 704, shows David S. Williams, Head of House, rental home, male, white, age 35, married, born in Illinois. His father's place of birth is shown as Connecticut and his mother's place of birth is shown as Colorado. His wife is shown as Anna F., age 30, born in New York. Her father's place of birth is shown as Germany and her mother's place of birth as New York. Children are: David S., born in New York, age 9; Paula V.born in Virginia, age 7; and Joseph W., age 5, born in Virginia. A copy of the census page in in the Williams family file.

David ("Papa") was retired from Remington Rand Corporation as a Vice President. After his retirement, he went to work for the Federal Government, Administrative Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, from which he also retired. In his younger years, he was a salesman for a food distributor. He spent much of his early career in Florida. He was issued SSN 090-07-9176 under the name of David Smith Williams on December 11, 1936 when we worked for Remington Rand. He lived at 324 Eastchester Road, New Rochelle, NY. He was later issued SSN 063-12-8576. His address was 28 Caryl Av., Yonkers, NY. It shows WPA #555184. His Registration Certificate (Selective Service) has his addvess as Netherland Ave., Bronx, NY, and that he "duly registered on April 25, 1942". His physical description is shown as White, Brown Eyes, Gray Hair, and light complexion.

His obituary (copy in the Williams file) reads: David S. Williams Sr., 77 of 1305 South Thomas St., Arlington, Va., formerly of West Hartford, died Thursday at his home. He was born in Chicago, Ill., and had lived in Arlington for 21 years. He retired 12 years ago from the U.S. Government. He was a census coordinator. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna Hunninghouse Williams; three sons, David S. Williams Jr., of Wethersfield, Warren Williams of Danville, Ill., and Kenneth Williams of Annandale, Va; a daguther Mrs. Frank Cordes of White Plains, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. There will be no calling hours."

His death certificate shows that he died on December 8, 1960, from suffocation due to Carcinoma of the lung. He also had carcinoma of parotid gland.

1. 45. David Smith WILLIAMS, Jr.   b. 11 May 1910, Brooklyn, Ny; d. Ct.
2. 46. Paula Virginia WILLIAMS  
3. 47. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS   b. 1 Jun 1914, Richmond, Va; d. Il.
4. 48. Kenneth WILLIAMS  
5. 49. WILLIAMS  
6. 50. WILLIAMS  

1880 US Census shows Name Nathanel, age 15.

1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, CT shows Frank, age 13.

Frank was a salesman for the Tyer Rubber Company of Boston Mass.

1. 51. Elizabeth WILLIAMS  

1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, CT shows Annie L., age 12.

1. 52. Mary PALMER  

Age 7 in US Census, Stonington, New London, CT, FHL Film 1254103

As a young boy, he repeatedly said "my name not Douglas, me David" His family began to call him David and he eventually changed his name legally to David.

From is obituary: "David s. Williams Jr., who had owned a motel in Wethersfield and a convenience story in Manchester, died Monday at the Masonic Home and Hospital in Wallingford at the age of 78. He lived in Wallingford.

Williams owned and operated the Almar Motel on the Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield and the Williams Dairy Mart in Manchester. He was also self-employed in the gasoline business for many years.

Williams was active in several civic organizations. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY and a communicant at Grace Episcopal Church in Newington.

Williams was the widower of Mildred C. Smutzer Williams. He leaves three daughters, Joyce Paradise of Newington, JoAnne Jones of Berlin and Kathleen Horacek of Bristol; a sister, Paula Cordes of Mahopac, NY; two brothers, Warren Williams of Oakwood, Ill., and Kenneth Williams of Fort Washington, Md.; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Masonic Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill. The B. C. Bailey funeral Home, 273 S. Elm St., Wallingford, is handling arrangements. Friends may call at the Masonic Home Chapel Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford 06492."

Another obituary has additional information: "Williams, David S. Jr. 78 of the Masonic Home and Hospital, Wallingford, husband of the late Mildred C. (Smutzer) Williams, died Monday, May 16, at the Masonic Hospital. He was born May 11, 1910, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late David S. and Anna (Hunninghouse) Williams Sr. ... He was a member and past Master of Hospitality Lodge No. 128 AF&AM, Wethersfield; a member of Scottish Rite, Valley of Hartford; past Sovereign Prince of Princes of Jerusalem, a 32 degree Mason, Valleys of Norwich and Nathan Hale Consistory; a member of Pythagoras Chapter No. 17 RAM, Wolcott Council No. 1 R&SM and Washington Commandery No. 1 Knight Templar. He was a member of Sphinx Temple Motor Patrol Association of which he was a past president, treasurer and secretary. He was very active in the Shrine Circus, serving as treasurer for four years...." Copies are in the Williams family file.

1. 53. WILLIAMS  
2. 54. WILLIAMS  
3. 55. WILLIAMS  

1. 56. CORDES  
2. 57. CORDES  
3. 58. CORDES  

1. 59. Carol Ann WILLIAMS   d. Mi.
2. 60. WILLIAMS  

1. 61. Carol Ann WILLIAMS   d. Michigan.

1. 62. WILLIAMS  
2. 63. WILLIAMS