Tobias P. WILLIAMSON

WILLIAMSON, CORVELL

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:46

January 2, 1833 --- March 8, 1911

Tobias P. Williamson was born in Miami county, Ohio, January 2, 1833, and grew to manhood near the town of Dayton. In the year of 1855 he moved to Vernon, Ind., and was united in marriage about a year later to Ellen M. Corvell. About a year later they moved to Morgan county, Illinois, where they lived until 1869, when they moved to Hancock county, Illinois, and resided there until 1883. From here they moved to Wright county, Iowa, with their son, J.C. and in 190? came with him to Nobles county and resided here until the time of his death, March 8, 1911.

Four children were born to them -- Alonzo, who died in infancy; Joseph C., of this place; Alice May, who died at the age of 14 and S. Howard, of Eagle Grove, Iowa. He attended the High School at Dayton, Ohio, and College at Cincinnati. He united with the Baptist church in Morgan county, Illinois, and with the Christian church at Worthington, which he attended until he was unable to leave his home.

March 16, 1911
Worthington Globe --- Worthington, Minnesota