Williams, Samuel

WILLIAMS, REYNOLDS, CLARK, MORRIS, SCOTT

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/12/2019 at 05:06:18

"Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa," (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), pp. 702-03:

"SAMUEL WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-raiser, resides on section 24, High Point Township, where he owns 190 acres of land. He was born in Greene County, Illinois, October 26, 1843, son of Thomas and Rachel (Reynolds) Williams, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio. They settled in Decatur County in 1855, upon the farm where Samuel now resides. The father died in 1883. Their children are – Lovina, widow of Louis Clark; John, of this county, and Samuel, who came here with his parents. He was reared on his father’s farm and has followed farming thus far through life. His father entered a portion of his present farm. He was married in this county, December 25, 1865, to Adaline Morris, born in Ohio, in 1845, daughter of Oliver and Susan (Scott) Morris, the latter of Irish ancestry. Her father died when she was quite young. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Williams are – Alma F., Edwin M., Robert B., Daniel, deceased; Luella E. and Harry E. Mr. Williams’ father entered 120 acres of land from the Government. It was in a wild state, without any improvements. It is now in excellent condition. Few men of this county are more highly respected than Mr. Williams. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party. Postoffice, High Point."

Submitted to the Decatur County GenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)