Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

William Williams

Male 1723 - 1769  (46 years)


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  • Name William Williams  [1
    Birth 1723  Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 22 Mar 1769  Frederick County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I12082  Tree1
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2024 

    Father Thomas Williams,   b. 1693, Calvert County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Dec 1749, Prince George's County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Eleanor Prather,   b. Abt 1700, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1749, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 50 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Abt 1716  Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6690  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Owen,   b. Abt 1728, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between 1790 and 1799, Montgomery County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 62 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1746  Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Owen Williams,   b. 9 Feb 1748, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1818, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]
     2. Elizabeth Owen Williams,   b. 30 Oct 1749, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1805, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years)  [Father: natural]
     3. Elisha Owen Williams,   b. 9 May 1752, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Dec 1805, Georgetown, District of Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]
     4. William Prather Williams,   b. 29 Apr 1754, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Apr 1811, Montgomery County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years)  [Father: natural]
     5. Eleanor Hilleary Williams,   b. 5 Apr 1757, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1815, Washington County, Maryland - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]
     6. Martha Williams,   b. 22 Dec 1759, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Sep 1830, Washington, District of Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]
     7. Edward Owen Williams,   b. 18 Apr 1761, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1799, Nelson County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 39 years)  [Father: natural]
     8. Rezin Williams,   b. 16 Mar 1763, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1767, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 3 years)  [Father: natural]
     9. Walter Cade Williams,   b. Abt 1768, Frederick County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft Aug 1831, Montgomery County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 63 years)  [Father: natural]
     10. Barbara Williams,   b. 1770, Rock Creek Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jun 1819, Prince George's County, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F8370  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
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      WILLIAMS, WILLIAM, Frederick Co. 27 Apr, 1767; 22 Mar, 1769
      Wife: Barbara.
      Children: Thomas Owen Williams, Elizabeth Ann, Elisha Owen Williams, Wm. Prather Williams, Eleanor Hillery Williams, Martha, Edward Owen Williams and Barbara.
      Tracts: "Williams Venture" and "Buck Lodge" in Prince George's Co.
      Exs: Wife Barbara, and son Thomas O. Williams.
      Wit: David Lynn, David Carlisle, Robert Newsteet (?) 37. 222
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      William Williams 6.210 D FR £2372.12.1 Sep 26 1773
      Legatees (children): Thomas, Elisabeth, Elisha, William Prather, Eleanor, Martha, Edward, Barbarah.
      Distribution to: Widow (unnamed, 1/3). Residue to children (unnamed, equally).
      Executors: Barbarah Williams, Thomas Williams.
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      William Williams 6.281 D FR £2378.12.1 Sep 28 1773
      See Folio 210.
      Sureties: David Lynn, Robin Owen.
      Legatees: Thomas Owen Williams, Elisabeth, Elisha, William, Eleanor, Martha, Edward, Barbarah.
      Residue to children (unnamed, equally).
      Executors: Mrs. Barbarah Williams, Thomas Owen Williams.
      ==
      William Williams 118.205 FR ---- Jan 17 1774
      List of debts.
      Executors: Barbarah Williams, Thomas Williams.
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      30 Mar 1747 [recorded]; Deed of Gift from Thomas Williams, Sr. of Prince George's County, Gent., to son William Williams; parcel called The Fork containing 400 acres; ack. Eleanor Williams, wife of Thomas (PGLR 1746-1749,p.177)

      30 Oct 1765; from William Dent to William Williams, s/o Thomas, of Frederick Co.; tract called Resurvey on Needwood (Frederick Co. Duds X.124)

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      1748-1752 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
      pg. 536-537. William Williams recorded bill of sale, 21 Mar. 1752. I Thomas Stoddert of FG, for 37 pounds 5 shillings, 9 pence, sell a Negro boy named Nacey, aged about 12 years old, signed Thomas Stoddert.

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      1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
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      1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
      643-645. William Williams recorded 7 Feb. 1759, made 13 Jan. 1759 between Basil Adamson of FC, for 50
      pcm, sells tract "Adamson Choice," in F.C., near Capt'n Johns. M&B given, beg. at end of first line of
      "Constant Friendship," containing 100 acres. Signed Basil Adamson before David Lynn, Andrew Heugh.
      Receipt. Ack., Anne wife of Basil Adamson released dower. AF & duty paid
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      1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
      744-746. William Fee recorded 21 June 1759, made 15 June 1759 between William Williams of FC,
      gentleman, and William Fee planter, for 51 pounds 10 shillings cm, sells tract "Adamson's Choice," lying
      formerly in PGC, but now in FC, near Capt. John's, beginning at end of fIrst line of tract "Constant
      Friendship," with 100 acres ofland. Signed William Williams son of Thomas. Before David Lynn, Andrew
      Heugh. Receipt. Barbara Williams released dower. AF & duty paid.
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      1756-1761 Frederick County MD Land Records {Patricia Abelard Andersen}
      1129-1130. Jacob Barnes of FC, carpenter, recorded deed 15 Oct. 1760. [Marginal note, Ex'd & Del'd to
      Charles Gartrell who married Barnes only daughter, 19 Nov. 1770]. Made 22nd Sept. 1760 between James
      Perry farmer of FC and William Williams, Planter. for 36 pS, sells tract called "Prevention," otherwise named
      "Welchman's Purchase," beginning on west side of Rock Creek, containing 84 acres. Signed James Perry,
      Wm Williams son of Thos. before Chas Jones, David Lynn. Receipt. Ack. Rebecca Perry and Barbara
      Williams wives of James Perry and William Williams released dower rights. AF & duty paid.

  • Sources 
    1. [S51] Early Families of Southern Maryland, Volume: 7.

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