John Williams and Mary Burris Crabtree family

John Williams and Mary "Polly" Burris Crabtree

(Last updated 20 Dec 2022)

Father	John Williams was born 7 Feb 1811 in Cumberland County, Kentucky or just across the border in Overton County, Tennessee. Thanks to extensive DNA research (Y-DNA, autosomal) using about eight descendants his parents are now identified as Joseph Williams and Mary Hendrickson. The DNA research gave us his paternal and maternal relatives and predicted a marriage between Joseph Williams and Mary Hendrickson which was later verified via a War of 1812 Pension file. The DNA research also identified John's likely siblings. John Williams' father Joseph Williams had a brother Richard Williams. Research is ongoing... John was a farmer which was the most common occupation at the time. Between 1840 and 1842 John and first wife Rebecca ______ migrated to Missouri settling in Jasper County where evidently Rebecca died before 1847. John and Rebecca had seven children together (see bottom of page for that family). John remarried to Mary Burris on 28 Jan 1847 in Jasper County, Missouri. Mary had seven children by her previous husband Isaac Crabtree and together John and Mary had seven more children making for a large extended family. John and Mary migrated from Jasper County, Missouri to Collin County, Texas in 1851 and settled about 8 miles northeast of McKinney. They bought land in 1852 and kept the land until their deaths. John died 13 Dec 1888 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cemetery. There was no will made and no obituary exists in existing archived newspapers. 25 July 2021 update: John's Y-DNA Haplogroup is G-M201 according to two male-line descendants who have also been closely Y-DNA matched to a male-line descendant of Miles Williams (1806-1861) of Cumberland County, Kentucky. There are also extensive autosomal DNA matches between John and Miles' descendants as well as matches to descendants of siblings of Miles.	Census Records and notes: 1840 TN, Overton Co., p. 44 1850 MO, Jasper County, Jackson Twp, p. 376 1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 161 1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 12 1880 TX, Collin Co., E.D. 17, p. 18 [Census notes for this family] [Williams FTDNA project] [Research notes for Williams in TN]
Mother	Mary "Polly" Burris was born 17 Sep 1814 in Howard County, Missouri. Her parents were Walter Burris and Lydia Barnes. Her obituary has an alternate birth date of 16 Sep 1813. Mary died 15 June 1892 and was buried the next day in Stiff Chapel cemetery. Mary's Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroup is K1a15 according to a female-line descendant of Mary and also sister Prudence Flanery. This haplogroup is found in Scotland and Ireland.
Daughter	● Elizabeth "Bettie" Williams was born 5 Dec 1848 in Jasper County, Missouri. She married Francis Marion Millican 24 Feb 1868 in Collin County, Texas. Elizabeth died 23 Sep 1902 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem. in Collin County, Texas. Francis died 19 Nov 1907 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem. John Edward Millican was born 25 Dec 1868 in Collin County, Texas. He married Arena Jones 6 Dec 1891 in Collin County, Texas. John died 3 Nov 1955. William Whitaker Millican was born 10 Jan 1870 in Collin County, Texas. William died 12 Nov 1870 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem., in Collin County, Texas. Isaac Newton Millican was born 13 May 1871 in Collin County, Texas. He married Bertha Tarvin 2 Feb 1893 in Collin County, Texas. Isaac died 3 July 1937 in Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma and was buried in Westview cem., Atoka, Oklahoma. Miriam Esther Millican was born 21 June 1873 in Collin County, Texas. She died 20 Nov 1874 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem., Collin County, Texas. Hattie Louanna Millican was born 7 Jan 1876 in Collin County, Texas. She married John Thomas Ault 19 Nov 1896 in Collin County, Texas. Hattie died 3 April 1961 in Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma and was buried in Duncan cem., Duncan, Oklahoma. Mary Elizabeth Millican was born 14 Jan 1878 in Collin County, Texas. Mary died 6 April 1891 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem. Rosetta May Millican was born 5 Jan 1880 in Collin County, Texas. She married Lawson C. Counts 22 June 1898 in Collin County, Texas. Rosetta died in 1952 in Olney, Texas. Francis Marion Millican was born 19 Jan 1882 in Collin County, Texas. He married Lula Eddleman. Francis died 1960 in Duncan, Oklahoma. James Thomas Millican was born 13 Mar 1884 in Collin County, Texas. He married Marguerite Annie Edds 12 Dec 1909 in Collin County, Texas. James died 17 Nov 1972 in Farmersville, Texas and was buried IOOF cem., Farmersville. Martha Eula Millican was born 9 April 1886 in Collin County, Texas. She married Arville Jay Tarvin 7 July 1902 in Collin County, Texas. Martha died 3 April 1967 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Edgar Washington Millican was born 12 Jan 1888 in Collin County, Texas. Edgar died in 1905 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. He was killed by a falling tree limb.	1850 AR, Crawford Co., p. 344a 1860 TX 1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 12 1880 TX, Collin Co., ED 17, p. 23 1900 TX, Collin Co., ED 1, p. 1b
Daughter	● Sarah Williams was born about 1849 in Jasper County, Missouri. She married Leroy Joshua Broughton 23 Sep 1867 in Collin County, Texas. Sarah died 1889-93, place unknown. Leroy remarried to Sarah A Coleman 22 Nov 1893 in Allen, Oklahoma. Leroy died 27 April 1931 and was buried in Connerville, Oklahoma. Louvenia? Broughton was born about 1868 in Collin County, Texas. Virginia A. Broughton was born May 1872 in Collin County, Texas. She married B. D. Eastman 21 Dec 1886 in Collin County, Texas. She died after 1900 in TX?. Thomas Broughton was born about 1874 in Collin County, Texas. James "Jim" Robert Broughton was born 28 Jan 1877 in Collin County, Texas. He married Annie Lucy Vandiver "8 Oct 1901" in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. James died 23 April 1953 and Annie died 3 Mar 1963. They were buried in Jesse cem., Stonewall, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Walter Burris Broughton was born 3 Mar 1883 (1884) in Collin County, Texas. He married Julia King 12 Nov 1903. Julia died about 1905. Walter remarried to Fronie Elizabeth Hooper 11 Feb 1906 Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Walter died 22 Aug 1955 and was buried Rose Hill cem., Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Miles William Broughton was born 5 Oct 1888 in Collin County, Texas. He married Ida Ivy Trevathan, a first cousin. Miles died 31 Jan 1934 in Rattan, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.
Daughter	● Jeston Louvenia Williams was born 16 Dec 1850 in Jasper County, Missouri. She married Wiley F. Boyer 26 Aug 1869 in Collin County, Texas. Justin died 17 June 1902 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Wiley died 19 Sep 1930 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Their graves are marked by stone piles. Jeston may have been named after Jeston Burrus Hickey a neighbor in Jasper county in 1850. Mary Frances Boyer was born 30 Aug 1870 in Collin County, Texas. She married Charley Lee Dunn 23 Aug 1888 in Collin County, Texas. Mary died 27 July 1929 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. James Monroe Boyer was born 20 Feb 1872 in Collin County, Texas. He married Sallie Gist 7 Oct 1894 in Collin County, Texas. James died 28 Nov 1950 and was buried in Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Laura Ann Boyer was born 6 Jan 1874 in Collin County, Texas. She married Thomas Q. Streetman about 1892. Laura died 2 Oct 1931 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Sarah Margaret Boyer was Feb. 1876 in Collin County, Texas. She married Robert Lee Poston 30 Sep 1899, in Collin County, Texas. Sarah died 5 Feb 1959 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Miles Burris Boyer was born 14 Feb 1878 in Collin County, Texas. Miles died 5 Dec 1938 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. M. Effie Boyer was born "Dec. 1879" in Collin County, Texas. Thomas Benton Boyer was born 14 Oct 1881 in Collin County, Texas. He married Clara C. Ensley 11 Nov 1906 in Collin County, Texas. Thomas died 16 Nov 1955 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Linnie Cluver Boyer was born 28 Sep 1883 in Collin County, Texas. She married Green Harvey Johnson 23 Nov 1902 in Collin County, Texas. Linnie died 18 Nov 1944 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. John Lesley Boyer was born 7 Aug 1887 in Collin County, Texas. He married Myrtie Vermillion. John died May 1, 1977 Sweetwater, Texas and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Effie Boyer was born 19 Aug 1889 Denton County?, Texas. Effie died 25 Nov 1890 Denton County, Texas and was buried in Lloyd cem., Lincoln Park, Denton County, Texas. Calvin Lafayette Ballard Boyer was born 19 Mar 1891 in Denton County, Texas. He married Angie Whitson 28 Mar 1912 in Collin County, Texas. Calvin died 22 May 1945 in Kingsville, Texas. Dollie Boyer Lettie Boyer
Daughter	● Angeline "Aunt Ann" Williams was born Oct. 1852 Collin? County, Texas. She apparently never married. She lived with her nephew Matt Millican. She died after 1920 in Oklahoma. It is not known where she is buried and there was no death certificate made.
Daughter	● Prudence "Prudy" Williams was born 20 July 1854 in Collin County, Texas. She married James M. Millican 10 Oct 1872 in Collin County, Texas. Prudence died 24 Jan 1890, Collin County, TX and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem., Texas. James died 1 Oct 1904 Polk County, Texas and was buried Damascus cem., Polk County, Texas. Rosa Lee Millican was born 2 May 1874. Rosa died 16 Sep 1875 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Mary R. Millican was born 22 Nov 1875. Mary died 23 Oct 1878 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Araminta Millican was born 19 Aug 1877. Araminta died 12 June 1880 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem. Nora Millican was born 17 Feb 1879. Nora died 6 Aug 1881 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cem. Francis Marion Millican was born 1 Jan 1881. He married Grace Agnes Macomb. Francis died 26 June 1969 in Houston, Texas and was buried Damascus cemetery, Polk County, Texas. Anna B. Millican was born 10 Feb 1883. Anna died 28 July 1884 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Noah C. Millican was born 20 Jan 1885. She married Thomas W. Macomb 3 July 1903 on Polk County, Texas. Noah died 25 Feb 1976 in Houston, Texas. Maude Millican was born 17 Mar 1889. She married Walter Brown 21 Dec 1908 in Collin County, Texas.
Son	● Miles Burris Williams was born 22 May 1856 in Collin County, Texas. He married Virginia "Jennie" Lockridge 27 Dec 1877. Jennie died 25 Dec 1877 and was buried Stiff Chapel cem. Miles remarried to Annie J Hinton 17 Feb 1889 in Collin County, Texas. Miles died 24 June 1910 and was buried Altoga cem., Collin County, Texas. Children by Jennie Lockridge: John Wesley Williams was born 9 Oct 1878 in Collin County, Texas. Henry Calvin Williams was born 30 May 1880 in Collin County, Texas. Pascal Williams was born 19 Dec 1882 in Collin County, Texas. Flossie W. Williams was born 10 Oct 1884 in Collin County, Texas. Eugene Williams was born 7 Mar 1886 in Collin County, Texas. son Williams was born 22 Dec 1887 in Collin County, Texas. Children by Annie J. Hinton: Lillie Iva Williams was born 6 Mar 1891 in Collin County, Texas. Sallie Mae Williams was born 6 Sep 1895 in Collin County, Texas. Bertha Newell Williams was born 6 Feb 1898 in Collin County, Texas. Blanche Jewell Williams was born 21 Mar 1900 in Collin County, Texas. Miles Ed Williams was born 30 Nov 1902 in Collin County, Texas.
Daughter	● Margaret Ellen Williams was born 7 July 1858 in Collin County, Texas. She married Granville G. Millican 21 Nov 1872 in Collin County, Texas. Margaret died 28 Nov 1925 in Clarita, Oklahoma and was buried in Coleman, Johnston County, Texas. Granville died 4 Oct 1927 in Durant, Oklahoma and was buried Burney cem., Bryan County, Oklahoma. William Madison "Matt" Millican was born 26 Dec 1873 in Collin County, Texas. He married Eva Viola Richey 15 Aug 1894 in Collin County, Texas. William died 13 Jan 1952 in Cordell, Washita County, Oklahoma and was buried Lawnview cem., Cordell, Oklahoma. Sarah Elizabeth Millican was born Feb. 1875 in Collin County, Texas. She married William Wright Trevathan 14 Feb 1892 in Collin County, Texas. Sarah died 13 Oct 1954 in Waco, Texas and was buried Burney cem., Bryan County, Oklahoma. Lillie Ora Millican was born 31 Jan 1878(?) in Collin County, Texas. She married Joseph Wilbur Johnson 3 Nov 1890 in Collin County, Texas. Lillie died 15 July 1954 in Rhea Mills, Collin County, Texas and was buried Tioga cem., Grayson County, Texas. Calvin Luther Millican was born 23 July 1881 in Collin County, Texas. He married Nancy Elizabeth Voiles 24 Dec 1905 in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. He married Myrtle Jackson 15 June 1919 in Johnston County, Oklahoma. Calvin died 3 Jan 1966 in Cordell, Oklahoma and was buried in Lawnview cem., Cordell, Oklahoma. George Wesley Millican was born 31 May 1886 in Collin County, Texas. He married Alvia Jacobs on 31 Dec 1909 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. He married Bessie Holman (1898-1996) on 24 Mar 1916 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. George died 8 May 1962 in Talihina, Oklahoma and was buried Rosedale cem., Ada, Oklahoma. Newton Edward "Ed" Millican was born 7 Mar, 1888(?) in Collin County, Texas. He married Julia Marcia Allgood 4 July 1909 in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Ed died "11 Feb 1938" (place unknown) and was presumably buried in Denny cem., Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Rosey M. Millican was born 16 Aug 1893 Collin County(?), Texas. She died of "female problems" on 8 Feb 1907 and was buried New Bethel cem., Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Roy Pascal "Pack" Millican was born 3 June 1896 in Collin County, Texas. He married Lakie Alice Lawson 19 May 1918 in Johnston County, Oklahoma. Pack died 21 Mar 1951 in Bakersfield, California and was buried Rosedale cem., Ada, Oklahoma.

Isaac Crabtree and Mary Burris family:

Father	Isaac Crabtree was probably born in the early 1810s. Isaac's parents are currently unknown despite what people have repeated Ancestry with no evidence but it's likely Abraham Crabtree and Reece Crabtree were his brother because they married Mary's sisters Alice and Rachel. Isaac Crabtree and Mary Burris were married in the early 1830s in Missouri. Their marriage record has not been located. Isaac is assumed to have died sometime between 1842 and 1847 possibly in Jasper County, Missouri.	Census Records: 1840 MO, Jackson Co., p. 61
Mother	Mary "Polly" Burris was born 17 Sep 1814 in Howard County, Missouri. Her parents were Walter Burris and Lydia Barnes. Her obituary has an alternate birth date of 16 Sep 1813. After Isaac Crabtree died Mary remarried to John Williams in 1847. Mary died 15 June 1892 and was buried the next day in Stiff Chapel cemetery.	1850 MO, Jasper Co., Jackson Twp, p. 376
Daughter	● Rebecca Crabtree, died young. This name is from the probate file of Mary Williams.
Daughter	● Lydia Crabtree was born about 1837 in Missouri. She married James K. Howard 10 Oct 1853 in Collin County, Texas. James and two brothers were murdered in east Texas in February 1862. Lydia remarried to John R. Broughton 5 April 1870 in Collin County, Texas. Lydia died 19 Mar 1902 in Ada(?), Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. This date has not been verified. children by James K. Howard: John Thomas Howard was born 13 Sep 1855 in Lamar(?) County, Texas. He married Jennie L. Cranford 18 May 1876 in Collin County, Texas. John died 18 Sep 1921 in Francis, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Isaac Whitaker Howard was born 13 Mar 1857 in Lamar(?) County, Texas. He married Rhoda Elizabeth May on 29 Dec 1881 in Collin County, Texas. Isaac died about 1942. Mary Elizabeth Howard was born 25 Jan 1859 in Lamar(?) County, Texas. She married Isaac Rains 27 Jan 1881 in Collin County, Texas. Isaac died 25 June 1929 and Mary died 29 July 1929. They were buried in Cedar Grove cem., Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Martha Jane Howard was born 22 June 1861 in Lamar(?) County, Texas. She married Andrew J. Broughton (1855-1908) about 1894. Martha remarried to Carmon Calvin Myrick on or about 20 Dec 1910 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. Martha died 8 July 1959 in Holdenville, Oklahoma and was buried in Holdenville cemetery. children by John R. Broughton: James W. Broughton was born about 1872 in Collin County, Texas. He married Etta Henry 21 April 1895 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. James died 12 March 1898 in Oklahoma(?). Lee Roy (Leroy?) Broughton was born 7 April 1873 in Collin County, Texas. He married Rosa Etta Doyle 1 Feb 1898 in Citra, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Lee died 15 Feb 1948 in Tulare County, California. C. L. Broughton was born about 1876 Collin? County, Texas. Nothing more is known. He evidently died before 1898 because he is not listed in his brother's obituary.
Son	● Whitaker A. Crabtree was born 30 Oct 1838 in Missouri. He married Martha Jane Morrow 7 Dec 1865 in Collin County, Texas. Martha died 17 Dec 1899 and Whitaker died 28 Oct 1908 in Erath County, Texas. They were buried Huckabay cem., Erath County, Texas. [Find-A-Grave] Mary Elizabeth Crabtree was born 18 Sep 1868 in Collin County, Texas. She married John L. Culp (1865-1932) on 12 Dec 1888 in Collin County, Texas. Mary died 31 Jan 1926 in Colorado, Mitchell County, Texas. J. W. Crabtree was born c. 1871 in Collin County, Texas. No more info. Benjamin Franklin Crabtree was born 19 Nov 1873 in Collin County, Texas. He married Mary Eudora Jackson 13 Aug 1893 in Erath County, Texas. Benjamin died 3 Dec 1935 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Benjamin died 3 Dec 1935 in Dallas, Texas. Jesse Allen Crabtree was born 4 Nov 1879 in Collin County, Texas. He married Mary Elizabeth Jones 3 Aug 1898 in Erath County, Texas. Jesse died 24 April 1949 in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas. William Whitaker Crabtree was born 3 Apr 1882 in Collin County, Texas. He married Ada Elizabeth Moon on 1 Jan 1901 in Huckabay, Erath County, Texas. William died 5 Mar 1964 in Terry County, Texas. Reece Monroe Crabtree was born 5 Feb 1884 in Erath County, Texas. He married Ellie May Clark on 17 Dec 1905 in Erath County, Texas. Reece died 1 Nov 1943 in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.
Daughter	● Mary Ann Crabtree was born about 1839 in Missouri. She married Alexander Rice on 16 Oct 1857 in Collin County, Texas. Alexander was evidently dead by 1877. Mary died after 1880. Mary Ellen Rice was born c. 1858 in Collin County, Texas. Martha Jane Rice was Dec. 1859 in Collin County, Texas. She married Samuel L. McBride 26 June 1878 in Collin County, Texas. The moved to Karnes County, Texas. Samuel died 13 July 1911 and was buried Kennedy cem., Karnes County, Texas. James William Rice was born c. 1861 in Collin County, Texas. James married Rosetta Ault 27 Mar 1887 in Collin County, Texas. James died 30 May 1892. John H. Rice was born c. 1863 in Collin County, Texas. Alice W. Rice was born c. Feb. 1866 in Collin County, Texas. She married Louis N. Webb 1 July 1883 in Collin County, Texas. Alice died 7 Sep 1943 in Marion County, Oregon. Thomas Whitaker Rice was born 7 Nov 1867 in Collin County, Texas. He married Nancy E. Webb 25 Dec 1895 in Collin County, Texas. Nancy died 6 May 1912 and was buried Moyes cem., Collin County, Texas. Thomas died 6 Mar 1945 and was buried Fairlawn cem., Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma. David W. Rice was born 19 Feb 1870 in Collin County, Texas. He married Mary Elizabeth Wright 21 Aug 1901 in Collin County, Texas. Mary died 17 Feb 1910 and was buried in Pecan Grove cem., McKinney, Collin County, Texas. David died 26 Jan 1958 and was buried Fairlawn cem., Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma. Lydia Ann Rice was born Nov. 1871 in Collin County, Texas. She married Joseph D. Webb 20 Mar 1900 in Earl (near Ardmore), Oklahoma.
Daughter	● Nancy Jane Crabtree was born about 1841 in Missouri. She married Pulaski Bell Farley on 2 Nov 1860 in Collin County, Texas. Nancy died 1860-63.
Son	● Reece Crabtree was born 16 July 1842 Missouri. He married Sarah Ann Cranford on 28 June 1866 in in Collin County, Texas. Reece died 23 Oct 1917 in Steedman, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. David Carlton Crabtree was born 7 Aug 1869 in Collin County, Texas. He married Georgia Ann Barnett 21 Jan 1891 in Leader (Allen), Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Georgia died 5 Oct 1906. David remarried to Minnie O. Broughton 10 Aug 1908 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Minnie died 8 Jan 1945 and David died 16 Dec 1945. They were buried Allen cem., Allen, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Thomas H. Crabtree was born 5 Jan 1878 in Collin County, Texas. He married Eva Murray 7 Feb 1905 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Thomas died 20 Oct 1909 and was buried Allen cem., Allen, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. W. S. Crabtree was born c. 1880 in Collin County, Texas. Nothing more is known.
Son	● Isaac Crabtree, died young. This name is from the probate file of Mary Williams.

John Williams and Rebecca Killman (?) family:

Father	John Williams was born 7 Feb 1811 in Cumberland County, Kentucky or just across the border in Overton County, Tennessee. Thanks to extensive DNA research (Y-DNA, autosomal) using about eight descendants his parents are now identified as Joseph Williams and Mary Hendrickson. The DNA research gave us his paternal and maternal relatives and predicted a marriage between Joseph Williams and Mary Hendrickson which was later verified via a War of 1812 Pension file. The DNA research also identified John's likely siblings. John Williams' father Joseph Williams had a brother Richard Williams. Research is ongoing... John was a farmer which was the most common occupation at the time. About 1832 John Williams married his first wife Rebecca ______. The marriage may have been in Cumberland County, Kentucky or across the border in Overton County, Tennessee. No record has been found yet. Early Overton County marriages were all destroyed. Between 1840 and 1842 John and Rebecca migrated to Missouri settling in Jasper County where evidently Rebecca died before 1847. John and Rebecca had seven children. John remarried to Mary Burris on 28 Jan 1847 in Jasper County, Missouri. Mary had seven children by her previous husband Isaac Crabtree and together John and Mary had seven more children making for a large extended family. John and Mary migrated from Jasper County, Missouri to Collin County, Texas in 1851 and settled about 8 miles northeast of McKinney. They bought land in 1852 and kept the land until their deaths. John died 13 Dec 1888 and was buried in Stiff Chapel cemetery. There was no obituary or will. John's Y-DNA Haplogroup is G-M201 according to two male-line who have also been closely Y-DNA matched to descendants of Miles Williams (c. 1806-1861) of Cumberland County, Kentucky.	Census Records: 1840 TN, Overton Co., p. 44 1850 MO, Jasper Co., Jackson Twp, p. 376 1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 161 1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 12 1880 TX, Collin Co., E.D. 17, p. 18 [Research notes for Williams in TN]
Mother	Rebecca Killman (?) was probably born around 1811-15 probably in Overton County, Tennessee. Her first name is taken from the probate file for Mary Williams (John's 2nd wife). Her last name is not yet proven but based on DNA matches of a few descendants she may have been a daughter of Henry Killman and Phoebe Odle. Rebecca died after May 1843 probably in Jasper County, Missouri when their son Milton King Williams was born.	1840 TN, Overton Co., p. 44
Son	● Joseph Williams was born about 1833 Overton County, Tennessee. Joseph died circa 1855 in Collin County, Texas. John Williams (father) was administrator of his estate.	Named after grandfather Joseph Williams.
Son	● John Henry Williams was born 8 Sep 1834 in Overton County, Tennessee. He married Nancy Roberts 15 Aug 1859 in Collin County, Texas. Nancy died 24 Jul 1887. He remarried to Minerva J. Walker on 15 Mar 1889 in Collin County, Texas. John died 17 Mar 1890 in Collin County, Texas and was buried in Stiff Chapel cemetery. Minerva remarried to George. N. Fore on 18(1) Jan 1900 in Collin County, Texas. Isaac Clifford Williams was born 1 Feb 1890 in Collin County, Texas. He married Xenia Ora Belle Donaho about 1915. Isaac died 4 Sep 1957 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. They had 5 children.
Son	● George Williams was born about 1835 Overton County, Tennessee. No more info after the 1860 census.
Daughter	● Martha Jane Williams was born about 1837 in Overton County, Tennessee. She married Pulaski Bell Farley on 19 June 1863 in Collin County, Texas. Martha died 1872-1876. Pulaski remarried to Mary McKey. James William Farley was born 11 May 1864 in Collin County, Texas. James died April 30, 1932 and was buried in Sunny Lane cem., Del City, Oklahoma. Laura Ann Farley was born 14 May 1865 in Collin County, Texas. She married James Granville Morrow on 15 Oct 1883 in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas. Laura died 19 Dec 1949 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Leatha Margaret Farley was born 14 Feb 1868 in Collin County, Texas. She married William T Burt on 25 Aug 1885 in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas. Leatha died 18 Dec 1958 in Madera, Ventura County, California. Sarah Jane Farley was born 15 May 1871 in Collin County, Texas. She married John Wilkes Booth Williams on 19 Jan 1891 in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas. Sarah died 30 Dec 1932 in Pecos, Reeves County, Texas.
Son	● Allen Williams was born about 1839 in Overton County, Tennessee. In 1859 a Collin county court issued an arrest warrant for an "Allen Williams" regarding a murder. No more info. (Note: There is an J. A. Williams who died 19 Dec 1883 (44 yrs, 5 mos.) buried in Lower Oak Grove cemetery where Allen's brother Thomas B Williams is buried. There is no evidence they are the same.) [marker]
Son	● Thomas B. Williams was born 13 Oct 1842 in Missouri. He married Cynthia Roberts on 30 Sep 1859 in Collin County, Texas. Thomas died 14 Jan 1899 probably in Lloyd, Denton County, Texas and was buried in Lower Oak Grove cemetery east of Denton, Texas. [marker] Emily A. Williams was born about Nov. 1860 in Collin County, Texas. She married James Michael Israel on 9 May 1877 in Collin County, Texas. Emily died 19 Jan 1933 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas and was buried in Belvedere Mem. Park, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas . James died 10 Jan 1933 and was also buried in Belvedere Mem. Park. Jefferson Milton Williams was born 19 Oct 1869 in Collin County, Texas. J. Milton married Mary Anna Reed (1871-1932) on 14 June 1888 in Denton County, Texas. Jefferson died 21 Dec 1941 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas and was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Brady, McCulloch County, Texas.
Son	● Milton King Williams was born in May 1843 possibly in Jasper county, Missouri. He married Elelah Louisa Cranford (1848-1940) on 6 Sep 1866 in Collin County, Texas. Milton died 8 Nov 1925 Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma and was buried Blanchard cemetery. Nancy Jane Williams was born 20 July 1867 in Collin County, Texas. She married Stephen Pascal Lee 6 Nov 1884 in Collin County, Texas. Nancy died 23 May 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mary Belle Williams was born Feb. 1869 in Collin County, Texas. She married Alexander Parsons 31 Oct 1888 in Collin County, Texas. Mary died in 13 April 1958 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was buried in Blanchard cemetery. Henry Thomas Williams was born 20 Feb 1871 in Collin County, Texas. He married Sarah Ollie Slagle 16 Sep 1891 in Parker County, Texas. Henry died 13 Dec 1937 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Sidney Florence Williams was born 19 July 1877 in Collin County, Texas. She married Marshall Clem Slagle 26 Dec 1895 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Sidney died 15 Mar 1897 in Oklahoma. A. L. Williams was born Dec. 1879 in Collin County, Texas. No more info. Linnie Annie Williams was 23 Oct 1882 in Collin County, Texas. She married James Richard Lee 28 Nov 1900 in McGee, Oklahoma. Sidney died 7 Sep 1925 in Spencer, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Nora Bessie Williams was born 9 Apr 1885 in Collin County, Texas. She married Charles M White 20 Oct 1905 in Carter County, Oklahoma. Nora died 24 Dec 1979 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.	Possibly named after Milton King clerk of Cumberland Co., KY.

	Timeline, notes and documents:
1837	28 Jun 1837 - Overton County, Tennessee - Deed Book G, page 473 [LDS] "Leaven Kilman to Allen Coleston, Deed 75 acres held by Grant No. laying on the waters of. This indenture made this 28th day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven between Leven Kilman of the County of Overton and State of Tennessee of the one part and Allen Coleston of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for an consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath Given Granted bargained and sold aliened ****** conveyed and confirmed; And by these presents doth Give Grant bargain and Sell a certain tract or parcel of land containing seventy five acres more or less bounded and butted as follows. Beginning at Samuel Eldridge's corner at a beech South 73° west poles 34 to a beech; thence with said Eldridge's line North 20° West 34 poles to a poplar; thence North 30° West 54 poles to a large poplar; thence Eastwardly to a beech standing on the mill path; thence northwardly to the mouth of the lane between said tract of land and John Williams**' tract of land; thence running through the lane the center of the lane being the line running to a sugar tree; thence west-wardly down a little hollow to the original line; thence northwardly to an ash; thence one hundred poles to a Stake; thence a direct line to Jesse Starks corner; thence with said Starks lines to the beginning whereas the said Kilman hath bargained Granted and Sold the above land and bargained premises with all it's appurtenances with every profit thereunto belonging to in any wise appertaining; he the said Kilman against himself and against every other person or persons claiming from by or under him the said Kilman his heirs or assigns or any of tem will forever warrant & defend unto the said Colston from the claim or claims of all persons Whatever. In Witness whereof the said Kilman hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written. Leaven Kilman Test James Colston, Cammel Colston Personally appeared before me John S Dougherty Clerk of the County Court for said County James Colston and Cammel Colston subscribing witnesses to a deed of conveyance from Leven Kilman to Allen Colston for Seventy five acres of land in said County who upon their oath do say that they are personally acquainted with Leven Kilman therein that the said him executed and heard him acknowledge the same on the day it bears date for the purposes therein contained Given under my hand at the office the 19th day of August 1837. John S Daugherty Clk. "	No actual grant number listed.
1837	13 Dec 1837 - Overton County, Tennessee - Deed Book H, page 177 [LDS] "John Williams to Allen Colson. Deed 25 acres held by Grant No. being on the north side of Obeds River. This indenture made this thirteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven between John Williams of the one part and Allan Colson both of the County of Overton and State of Tennessee Witnesseth, that said Williams on his part hath bargained granted sold aliened and confirmed unto S'd Colson a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the county and State aforesaid; bounded and butted as follows; Beginning at poplar Colsons corner of the tract of land Whereon he now lives; running thence North 30 West 54 poles to a large poplar; thence North 10° East 28 poles to a sugar tree; thence north to Williams's Spring branch; thence up the Spring branch to two dogwoods and sugartree; thence South to the mouth of the lane or line between said tract of land and seventy five acres formerly all one tract; thence with said land to a sugartree standing at the other end of the lane; thence South to the dripping poplar and beech; thence Westwardly to the beginning corner; the said Williams hath bargained granted and sold conveyed and confirmed unto the said Colson with all it's appurtainances thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaining twenty five acres of land more or less for and in consideration of the sum of seventy five dollars to him in hand paid by the said Colson the receipt is hereby acknowledged; he the said Williams against himself and against every other person or persons claiming from by or under him said Williams his heirs or assigns or any of them will forever Warrant and defend unto him the said Allen Colson his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals the day and date above written signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us. James Colson Camel Colson State of Tennessee Overton County John Williams {Seal} Personally appeared before me John S Daugherty clerk of the County Court for said County James Colson and Camel Colson the subscribing witnesses to the written deed who upon their oath do say that they are acquainted with the conveyor John Williams; that they saw him execute the same on the day it bears date, and for the purposes therein contained witness my hand at office the 10th day of August 1838. John S Daugherty Clk. The foregoing is a correct registry of a deed of conveyance and of the certificate therein from John Williams to Allen Colson and the same was registered and certified on the twelfth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. John Kennedy, Register There is a Spring Branch off Williams Creek just 5 miles over the border into Cumberland county, KY.	No actual grant number listed.
1840	1840 Federal Census - Overton County, Tennessee Page 46, line 22 John Williams, head of household 2 males aged 0-4, 2 males aged 5-9, 1 male aged 30-39, 1 female aged 0-4, 1 female aged 20-29
1841	29 March 1841 - Tennessee, Overton County - Deed Book J, page 149 [LDS] "John Williams deed 60 acres held by Grant No. Situation in District No. 2 including the McDonald place to Eli Rhotin" " State of Tennessee Overton, I John Williams have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to Eli Rhotin and his heirs forever for the consideration of one hundred forty dollars to be paid to me a tract of land in said state and county and district No 2nd containing by survey sixty acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at a crab apple tree west of the Spring branch a small distance below the dwelling house; turning east 100 poles to two hickories; thence north crossing Fisks turnpike road ninety six poles to a persimmon; thence west one hundred poles to a stake hickory and post oak pointers; thence south to the Beginning including the improvement where the Widow McDonald formerly lived. To have and to hold the same to the said Eli Roton his heirs and assigns forever. I do covenant with the said Eli Roton that I am lawfully seized of said land have a good right to convey it and that the same is circumscribed. I do further covenant and bind my self my heirs and representatives to warrant and forever defend the title to the said land and every part thereof to the said Eli Roton his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim of all persons whatever this 29th of March 1841. John Williams Executed and delivered in our presence this 29th March 1841. David Maxwell, Aron Dodd " ******** " Personally appeared before me John S Daugherty Clerk of the County Court for said County David Maxwell and Aron Dodd the subscribing witnesses to the within deed who upon their oath did say that they were acquainted with the John Williams the conveyor to the within deed that they saw him execute the same on the day it bears date for the purposes contained. Given under my hand at office the 14th day of October 1842. John S Daugherty Clk. "	David Maxwell married Priscilla Rutledge John Williams was in Missouri the day this was recorded at the courthouse in 1842.
1850	1850 Federal Census - Jasper County, Missouri, Jackson Twp. [Ancestry has the township incorrectly listed as Sarcoxie Twp]

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