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Generation: 1
- Emma M. PINE b. Abt 1847, Salem, New Jersey; d. 1 May 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Notes:
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL, parish register shows that Emma was buried on Wednesday, May 3, 1893; age 46 years; address 3512 Lake Avenue; date of death May 1, 1893; cause of death heart disease; place of burial: Graceland Cemetery, Officiant, William White Wilson. Her death certificate shows that she was born in Salem, New Jersey (differs from info on census records) and that she had been a resident of Illinois for 35 years.
The 1870 Census, page 296, 4th ward, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, family # 34, shows the Joseph W. Williams family with Joseph W., age 32, Real Estate, born in CT; Emma, age 22, born in PA; Elsie, age 3, born in IL, and a domestic servant born in Ireland, Rate Sullivan.
The 1880 Illinois Census, Cook Co., Chicago, roll 199, ED 190, pg. 10, line 13, shows the following:
Williams, J.W. White, Male, age 40, Head, Real Estate, born in CT, father b. in CT, mother b. in CT
Williams, E. M. White, Female, age 32, wife, H.N., born in NJ, father b. in NJ, mother b. in NJ
Williams, Elsie, White, Female, age 14, dau., at school, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Williams, John W., White, Male, age 11, son, at school, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Williams, Edward L., White, Male, age 9, son, at school, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Williams, Annie B., White, Female, age 7, dau, at school, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Williams, Geo. J., White, Male, age 5, son, at home, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Williams, Baby, White, Female, age 1/12, dau., at home, b. in IL, father b. in CT, mother b. in NJ
Ledochowski, Napoleon, White, Male, age 30, lodger, Music Teacher, b. in France, father b. in Poland, mother born in France (he died Oct. 20, 1917 and is buried with the family at Graceland. He was the son of Napoleon Bonapart's secretary. He was born in Apr. 1845 and came to the US in 1870).
Carget, Mary, a servant b. in Wisconsin, parents born in Bavaria
Richter, Josephine, a servant born in Wisconsin, parents born in Prussia
Hannson, Victor, a servant, born in France, parents born in France.
Emma m. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS 4 Oct 1865, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Joseph (son of Seth WILLIAMS and Lucy Ann NOYES) b. 27 Aug 1837, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1917, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. 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.
- 3. John W. WILLIAMS b. ABT. 1869, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- 4. Edwin L. WILLIAMS b. ABT. 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- 5. Anna Burton WILLIAMS b. 22 Jan 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- 6. George Joseph WILLIAMS b. ABT. 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- 7. Marie Louise WILLIAMS b. 12 Apr 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- 8. Gurdon WILLIAMS b. 2 Oct 1881.
- 9. David Smith WILLIAMS b. 26 Apr 1884, Chicago, Cook, Il; d. 8 Dec 1960, Arlington, Va.
Generation: 2
- Elsie WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. ABT. 1867, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; d. 23 Jun 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; bur. 25 Jun 1893, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Il.
Notes:
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.
- John W. WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. ABT. 1869, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- Edwin L. WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. ABT. 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
- Anna Burton WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. 22 Jan 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Notes:
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).
Anna m. Jay EMERSON [Group Sheet]
Anna m. Living [Group Sheet]
- George Joseph WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. ABT. 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Notes:
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 WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. 12 Apr 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Notes:
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.
Marie m. Unknown LEAVENWORTH [Group Sheet]
Marie m. Living [Group Sheet]
- Gurdon WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. 2 Oct 1881.
Notes:
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.
- David Smith WILLIAMS (1.Emma1) b. 26 Apr 1884, Chicago, Cook, Il; d. 8 Dec 1960, Arlington, Va.
Notes:
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.
David m. Anna Frederica HUNNINGHAUS 29 Jun 1909, Brooklyn, Ny. Anna b. 16 Oct 1886, Brooklyn, Ny; d. 5 Feb 1961, Arlington, Arlington, Va. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. David Smith WILLIAMS, Jr. b. 11 May 1910, Brooklyn, Ny; d. Ct.
- 11. Paula Virginia WILLIAMS
- 12. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS b. 1 Jun 1914, Richmond, Va; d. Il.
- 13. Kenneth WILLIAMS
- 14. WILLIAMS
- 15. WILLIAMS
Generation: 3
- David Smith WILLIAMS, Jr. (9.David2, 1.Emma1) b. 11 May 1910, Brooklyn, Ny; d. Ct.
Notes:
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.
David m. Mildred Cutter SMUTZER [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. WILLIAMS
- 17. WILLIAMS
- 18. WILLIAMS
David m. Living [Group Sheet]
- Paula Virginia WILLIAMS (9.David2, 1.Emma1)
Paula m. Frank Richard CORDES, Jr. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. CORDES
- 20. CORDES
- 21. CORDES
- Joseph Warren WILLIAMS (9.David2, 1.Emma1) b. 1 Jun 1914, Richmond, Va; d. Il.
Joseph m. Ann RHORS Ann d. Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Carol Ann WILLIAMS d. Mi.
- 23. WILLIAMS
Joseph m. Ann RHORS Ann d. Il. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Carol Ann WILLIAMS d. Michigan.
- Kenneth WILLIAMS (9.David2, 1.Emma1)
Kenneth m. Sarah Elizabeth BAILEY [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. WILLIAMS
- 26. WILLIAMS
- WILLIAMS (9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. Living [Group Sheet]
- WILLIAMS (9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. Sarah Elizabeth BAILEY Sarah b. 12 Mar 1916, Fairmont, Marion, Wv; d. 14 Feb 1997, Tampa,, Fl. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
- WILLIAMS (10.David3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. JR. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. JONES
- 28. JONES
- 29. JONES
- 30. JONES
- 31. JONES
- WILLIAMS (10.David3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. HORACEK [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. HORACEK
- 33. HORACEK
- WILLIAMS (10.David3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. Joseph Francis PARADISE [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. PARADISE
- 35. PARADISE
- 36. PARADISE
- 37. PARADISE
- 38. PARADISE
- 39. PARADISE
- 40. PARADISE
- 41. PARADISE
- 42. PARADISE
- CORDES (11.Paula3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. JENKS [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. CORDES
- 44. CORDES
- 45. CORDES
m. BUTZ [Group Sheet]
- CORDES (11.Paula3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. BUCHWALD, Jr. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. BUCHWALD
- 47. BUCHWALD
- CORDES (11.Paula3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. GAFFNEY [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. GAFFNEY
- Carol Ann WILLIAMS (12.Joseph3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1) d. Mi.
- WILLIAMS (12.Joseph3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
- Carol Ann WILLIAMS (12.Joseph3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1) d. Michigan.
- WILLIAMS (13.Kenneth3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. MCCLARD, Sr. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 49. MCCLARD, Jr.
- 50. MCCLARD
m. WILLIAMS [Group Sheet]
m. CURRAN [Group Sheet]
- WILLIAMS (13.Kenneth3, 9.David2, 1.Emma1)
m. LIGON [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. WILLIAMS
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