James Williamson Willey

M, #14939, b. 9 December 1818, d. 9 April 1896
FatherWilliam Willey Sr d. a 26 Feb 1845
ChartsJennings Family
Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited28 Nov 2012
Birth*9 December 1818 James Williamson Willey was born on 9 December 1818 at Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. 
 He was the son of William Willey Sr. 
Marriage*1 May 1858 James Williamson Willey married Nancy E Jennings, daughter of Benoni Jennings and Rachel L McKinney, on 1 May 1858 at Bond Co, ILG. 
Death*9 April 1896 James Williamson Willey died on 9 April 1896 at Sidney, Fremont Co, IA, at age 77. 
Obituary*April 1896 According to the 1896 obituary of James W. Willey (see below), he was born near Nashville, Tennessee on 10 Dec. 1818. This is consistent with available census data. He identified his father as the pastor of an Methodist Episcopal church near Nashville, of which he became a member at the age of 18. At the age of 19 (ca 1838), he moved to Greenville in Bond County, Illinois, where he lived near two of his brothers. In the History of Bond and Montgomery Counties, Illinois 1882 - Part 1, page 85, the following “old settlers” of the City of Greenville were listed: “Willey, John F., Wilson W., and James W., brothers.”

James W. Willey’s obituary claimed he was only married twice and that four children were born to his first marriage, before his marriage to Elizabeth V. Edwards. However, records indicate that James W. Willey married six women:

1840: Mary Ann Jackson

b. 27 Jan 1819/Tennessee

d. ca 1848/Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois

fa. Larkin Jackson (1786-1869)

mo. Anna Parker (1794-1864)

m. 12 July 1840/Clinton Co., Illinois/James W. Willey

1848: Malissa Milberry Redfearn (Mrs. Milberry Deavenport)

b. 2 May 1822/Randolph Co., NC

d. Jan 1849/Bond Co., Illinois

fa. Isaac Redfearn (1791-1854)

mo. Nancy Cruthis (1790-1854)

m.1 4 Feb. 1845/Martin Deavenport (or Davenport)

m.2 12 June 1848/Bond Co., Illinois/James W. Willey

1849: Mary “Polly” Barker (Mrs. Mary King)

b. abt 1826/Arkansss

d. bef 1856/Bond Co., llinois

m.1 Mr. King

m.2 24 November 1849/Bond Co., Illinois/James W. Willey

1856: Charlotte Barker

b. 1829/Illinois

d. bef 1858/Bond Co., Illinois

mo. Hannah Barker/b. 1800/North Carolina

m. 8 June 1856/Bond Co., Illinois/James W. Willey

1858: Nancy E. Jennings (Mrs. Nancy E. Gum)

b. 1837/Indiana

d. bef 1859/Bond Co., Illinois

fa. Benoni Jennings (1804-1853)

mo. Rachel McQueen (1805-1853)

m.1 14 Oct. 1851/Bond Co., Illinois/William J. Gum (or Gumm)

m.2 1 May 1858/Bond Co., Illinois/James W. Willey - (license date only)

1859: Elizabeth Vineyard Merry (Mrs. Elizabeth V. Edwards)

b. 22 Aug 1833/Greenville, Bond Co., Illinois

d. 27 May 1904/Hamburg, Fremont, Iowa

fa. Prettyman Merry (b. 1812/KY)

mo. Mary Norman (b. 1814/KY)

m.1 29 Aug. 1850/Bond Co., Illinois/John Nelson Edwards

m.2 3 September 1859/Bond Co., Illinois/James W. Willey

In 1859, James W. Willey married Elizabeth Vineyard Merry, widow of John Nelson Edwards. Elizabeth and James each had at least four children from prior marriages. Together, they had at least eight more. In 1867, Elizabeth’s oldest daughter from her first marriage, Mary Ellen Edwards, married James Willey’s oldest son from his first marriage, Wilson Isaac Willey. In 1868, Wilson and Mary Ellen left Illinois in a covered wagon and settled near Independence, Kansas. After two years, they moved to Nebraska, where they settled along the Republic River, three miles north of Alma in Harlan County.

James W. Willey and his family left Bond County in 1869 and moved to Hamburg, Fremont County, Iowa. After one year, they moved to Thayer County, Nebraska, where they homesteaded on Rose Creek, in the northwest quarter of Section 26. James sold the homestead to a Daniel Brown from Wisconsin in April 1878 for $1,100.00. The Hebron Journal, dated 25 April 1878, recorded the sale.

James and his family moved to Fairbury, Nebraska for a few months, where his daughter Hattie died from a diphtheria epidemic. According to the Hebron Journal, they stayed a few weeks in Hebron, Nebraska with his step-son John Edwards and his family. From there, they moved to Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, where his son, Wilson Isaac Willey lived. Agricultural records for the year 1879 for James W. Willey of Harlan County, Nebraska, read as follows: “Improved land, 61 acres; unimproved land, 100 acres; 2 mules; 1 cow, 150 lb. of butter fat; 6 swine; 12 chickens; 4 eggs; 10 acres barley, 140 bu; 10 acres Indian corn, 300 bu; 50 acres wheat, 1000 bu.” His son Wilson’s homestead was between Orleans and Alma, according to Norris Willey, grandson of Wilson, who was living at Arapaho, Nebraska in 1995. In Alma, James and Elizabeth became members of the Free Methodist Church, by letter from Tennessee. [Helen Willey Pedrick]

They remained in Alma for 13 years, where James suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered and was left with some paralysis. In 1891, they moved back to the small town of Sidney, in Fremont County, Iowa. James W. Willey died in Sidney, Iowa on 9 April 1896 and is buried there. Although a Methodist, his funeral was held in the Baptist Church and officiated by a Presbyterian minister. 

Family

Nancy E Jennings b. c 1837, d. b 3 Sep 1859

Mary Elizabeth Willey

F, #719, b. 10 July 1836, d. 4 December 1916
FatherWilson Willis Willey b. 11 Jan 1809, d. 4 Mar 1848
MotherFrancis Hall Mills b. bt 1813 - 1814, d. 30 Aug 1866
ChartsJennings Family
Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited20 Jun 2013
Birth*10 July 1836 Mary Elizabeth Willey was born on 10 July 1836 at Pocahontas, Bond Co, ILG. 
 She was the daughter of Wilson Willis Willey and Francis Hall Mills. 
Marriage*9 August 1856 Mary Elizabeth Willey married Cary Wesley Jennings, son of Benoni Jennings and Rachel L McKinney, on 9 August 1856 at Bond Co, ILG. 
Married Name9 August 1856  As of 9 August 1856,her married name was Jennings. 
Census6 August 1860 Mary Elizabeth Willey and Cary Wesley Jennings appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 at Bond Co, ILG. 
Census13 July 1870 Mary Elizabeth Willey appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Old Ripley Twsp, Bond Co, ILG. 
Residence*from 1871 to 1874 She and Cary Wesley Jennings lived at Morgan Co, MO, from 1871 to 1874. 
Census8 June 1880 Mary Elizabeth Willey and Cary Wesley Jennings appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at 20 Merchant Street, Elm Point, Bond Co, ILG. 
Residencefrom 1883 to 1912 Mary Elizabeth Willey and Cary Wesley Jennings lived at Sorento, Bond Co, ILG, from 1883 to 1912. 
Census*6 June 1900 Mary Elizabeth Willey and Cary Wesley Jennings appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Sorento, Bond Co, ILG. 
Census1910 Mary Elizabeth Willey and Cary Wesley Jennings appeared on the census of 1910 at McCord (Shoal Creek) Twsp, Bond Co, ILG. 
Death*4 December 1916 Mary Elizabeth Willey died on 4 December 1916 at Sorento, Bond Co, ILG, at age 80. 
Burial* She was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento, Bond Co, ILG. 
Tombstone* A photo of her tombstone was taken at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento, Bond Co, ILG.

Family

Cary Wesley Jennings b. 24 Jan 1835, d. 11 Apr 1912
Marriage*9 August 1856 She married Cary Wesley Jennings, son of Benoni Jennings and Rachel L McKinney, on 9 August 1856 at Bond Co, ILG. 
Children

William Willey Sr

M, #14938, d. after 26 February 1845
Last Edited25 Mar 2001
Death*after 26 February 1845 William Willey Sr died after 26 February 1845. 

Family
Children

Wilson Willis Willey

M, #2710, b. 11 January 1809, d. 4 March 1848
FatherWilliam Willey Sr d. a 26 Feb 1845
Last Edited1 May 2002
Birth*11 January 1809 Wilson Willis Willey was born on 11 January 1809 at TN. 
 He was the son of William Willey Sr. 
Marriage*19 May 1834 Wilson Willis Willey married Francis Hall Mills on 19 May 1834 at Bond Co, ILG. 
Death*4 March 1848 Wilson Willis Willey died on 4 March 1848 at Bond Co, ILG, at age 39. 
Burial* He was buried at Robinson Cemetery, Old Ripley Twsp, Bond Co, ILG. 

Family

Francis Hall Mills b. bt 1813 - 1814, d. 30 Aug 1866
Child

(--?--) Williams

F, #23725
ChartsCornelius Family
Last Edited20 Mar 2011
Married Name17 December 1938  As of 17 December 1938,her married name was Cornelius. 
Marriage*17 December 1938 (--?--) Williams married Donald R Cornelius, son of Risden Jackson Cornelius and Mary Clark, on 17 December 1938. 

Family

Donald R Cornelius b. 25 Jan 1914, d. 21 Dec 1994

Alanzo Lawson Williams

M, #34885, b. 16 May 1858, d. 30 January 1914
ChartsFoster Family
Last Edited21 Jun 2017
Birth*16 May 1858 Alanzo Lawson Williams was born on 16 May 1858 at Trimble Co, KY. 
Marriage*1887 He married Susanna (Susie) Katherine Coleman, daughter of John Alford Coleman and Saledia Abigail Hampton, in 1887 at Carroll Co, KY. 
Death*30 January 1914 Alanzo Lawson Williams died on 30 January 1914 at Carroll Co, KY, at age 55. 

Family

Susanna (Susie) Katherine Coleman b. 6 Apr 1868, d. 10 Nov 1906
Child

Arthur Walker Williams

M, #32363, b. 8 March 1903, d. 21 November 1955
ChartsFoster Family
Last Edited13 Feb 2017
Birth*8 March 1903 Arthur Walker Williams was born on 8 March 1903 at Independence, Montgomery Co, KS. 
Marriage* He married Ida Carolina Foster, daughter of Charles Eager Foster and Hattie E Randall. 
Census*11 April 1940 Arthur Walker Williams and Ida Carolina Foster appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Yuba City, Sutter Co, CA. 
Death*21 November 1955 Arthur Walker Williams died on 21 November 1955 at Cantua Creek, Fresno Co, CA, at age 52. 

Family

Ida Carolina Foster b. 3 Mar 1908, d. 27 May 1945
Child

Claudia Mae Williams

F, #32687, b. 30 July 1881, d. 9 October 1965
ChartsEddings Family
Last Edited5 Mar 2017
Birth*30 July 1881 Claudia Mae Williams was born on 30 July 1881 at Bentonville, Benton Co, ARG. 
Married Name11 August 1901  As of 11 August 1901,her married name was Eddings. 
Marriage*11 August 1901 She married Jacob Levi Eddings, son of Levi Richard Eddings and Mary Elizabeth Cates, on 11 August 1901 at Brady, Indian Territory, OK. 
Death*9 October 1965 Claudia Mae Williams died on 9 October 1965 at Ponca City, Kay Co, OK, at age 84. 

Family

Jacob Levi Eddings b. 7 May 1882, d. 21 Jan 1952
Child

Daisy Mae Williams

F, #31250, b. circa 1879, d. November 1967
ChartsEddings Family
Last Edited25 Dec 2016
Birth*circa 1879 Daisy Mae Williams was born circa 1879 at ARG. 
Married Name1892  As of 1892,her married name was Eddings. 
Marriage*1892 She married William Jason Eddings, son of John Henry Eddings and Katherine Pincock / Pidcock, in 1892 at OK. 
Death*November 1967 Daisy Mae Williams died in November 1967 at Butler, Custer Co, OK. 

Family

William Jason Eddings b. 22 Sep 1872, d. 7 Sep 1942
Children

Dicie Ann Williams

F, #33166, b. circa 1833
Last Edited9 May 2017
Birth*circa 1833 Dicie Ann Williams was born circa 1833 at Lawrence Co, MS. 
Married Name Her married name was Cole. 
Marriage* She married William Cannon Cole, son of John Cole and Feliciana Blackburn. 

Family

William Cannon Cole b. 1831
Child

Edith May Williams

F, #39492, b. 8 August 1891, d. 30 May 1987
ChartsManning Family
Last Edited18 Dec 2018
Birth*8 August 1891 Edith May Williams was born on 8 August 1891 at Carrigan Co, TX. 
Married Name25 December 1912  As of 25 December 1912,her married name was Surry. 
Marriage*25 December 1912 She married John Wyatt Surry, son of William Richard Surry and Ella E Wyatt, on 25 December 1912 at Polk Co, OR. 
Death*30 May 1987 Edith May Williams died on 30 May 1987 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co, ID, at age 95. 

Family

John Wyatt Surry b. 10 Oct 1887, d. 15 Nov 1961
Child

Elizabeth Williams

F, #33597, b. 1560, d. 1590
Relationship13th great-grandmother of Ted Earl Cash
Born inUnited Kingdom
ChartsPedigree Chart of Howard Cash
Last Edited25 May 2017
Birth*1560 Elizabeth Williams was born in 1560 at Hampshire, England, United KingdomG. 
Married Name28 July 1579  As of 28 July 1579,her married name was Hopkins. 
Marriage*28 July 1579 She married John Hopkins on 28 July 1579 at Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England, United KingdomG. 
Death*1590 Elizabeth Williams died in 1590 at England, United KingdomG. 

Family

John Hopkins b. 1549, d. 10 Sep 1593
Child

Esta Williams

F, #11025, b. 15 February 1893, d. 26 October 1970
Last Edited27 May 2000
Birth*15 February 1893 Esta Williams was born on 15 February 1893 at Goreville, Johnson Co, IL. 
Marriage*16 December 1914 She married Harm Fredrick Hartwig on 16 December 1914 at Canterville, Williamson Co, IL. 
Married Name16 December 1914  As of 16 December 1914,her married name was Hartwig. 
Census*22 April 1930 Esta Williams and Harm Fredrick Hartwig appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Homer, Marshall Co, KS. 
SSN*before 1951 Her Social Security Number was 492-36-0049; issued before 1951 at MO. 
Death*26 October 1970 Esta Williams died on 26 October 1970 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE, at age 77 SSDI gives last residence as Havre, Hill Co, MT. 
Burial*29 October 1970 She was buried on 29 October 1970 at Wymore Cemetery, Wymore, Gage Co, NE. 

Family

Harm Fredrick Hartwig b. 23 Sep 1894, d. 15 Dec 1972
Marriage*16 December 1914 She married Harm Fredrick Hartwig on 16 December 1914 at Canterville, Williamson Co, IL. 
Child

Ethel Elizabeth Williams

F, #33680, b. 6 September 1919, d. 23 April 1995
FatherIra Kennedy Williams b. 19 Nov 1890
MotherLurley L Moore b. 18 Jun 1890, d. 23 Apr 1962
Relationship8th cousin 2 times removed of Ted Earl Cash
Last Edited26 May 2017
Birth*6 September 1919 Ethel Elizabeth Williams was born on 6 September 1919 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co, OH. 
 She was the daughter of Ira Kennedy Williams and Lurley L Moore. 
Married Name1938  As of 1938,her married name was White. 
Marriage*1938 Ethel Elizabeth Williams married Albert James White in 1938 at Hancock Co, WV. 
Death*23 April 1995 Ethel Elizabeth Williams died on 23 April 1995 at Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co, OH, at age 75. 

Family

Albert James White b. 6 Feb 1913, d. 8 Nov 1996

Ida Belle Williams

F, #41901, b. 11 April 1873, d. 16 May 1935
Last Edited9 May 2019
Birth*11 April 1873 Ida Belle Williams was born on 11 April 1873 at Daviess Co, IN. 
Married Name30 April 1891  As of 30 April 1891,her married name was Smiley. 
Marriage*30 April 1891 She married George Washington Smiley, son of Johathan Smiley and Keziah Clary, on 30 April 1891 at Daviess Co, IN. 
Death*16 May 1935 Ida Belle Williams died on 16 May 1935 at Kennett, Dunklin Co, MO, at age 62. 

Family

George Washington Smiley b. 20 Oct 1862, d. 12 Nov 1939
Children

Iona Anna May Williams

F, #29541, b. 25 December 1878, d. 30 October 1911
ChartsJennings Family
Mayflower Descendants
Last Edited4 Nov 2016
Birth*25 December 1878 Iona Anna May Williams was born on 25 December 1878 at Hamilton Co, IL. 
Married Name1898  As of 1898,her married name was Lee. 
Marriage*1898 She married John William Lee, son of Adaniram Judson Lee Sr and Martha Turner, in 1898. 
Death*30 October 1911 Iona Anna May Williams died on 30 October 1911 at Bernie, Stoddard Co, MO, at age 32. 

Family

John William Lee b. 21 Dec 1869, d. 13 Nov 1931
Child

Ira Kennedy Williams

M, #33679, b. 19 November 1890
Last Edited26 May 2017
Birth*19 November 1890 Ira Kennedy Williams was born on 19 November 1890 at Murraysville, Jackson Co, WV. 
Marriage*20 May 1912 He married Lurley L Moore, daughter of William Moore and Julia E Hubbard, on 20 May 1912 at Monroe Co, OH. 

Family

Lurley L Moore b. 18 Jun 1890, d. 23 Apr 1962
Child

Isaac Williams

M, #38433, b. 11 July 1694, d. 1745
Born inBritish Colonial America
Last Edited9 Jun 2019
Birth*11 July 1694 Isaac Williams was born on 11 July 1694 at Preston, New London Co, CT, British Colonial America. 
Marriage*26 December 1727 He married Dorothy Freeman, daughter of John Freeman and Abigail Writer, on 26 December 1727 at Norwich, New London Co, CT, British Colonial America. 
Death*1745 Isaac Williams died in 1745 at Preston, New London Co, CT, British Colonial America. 

Family

Dorothy Freeman b. 30 Mar 1709, d. 3 Aug 1773
Child

Jack Williams

M, #6500, b. 7 October 1927, d. 7 March 2003
Last Edited21 May 2011
Birth*7 October 1927 Jack Williams was born on 7 October 1927 at Greenville, Bond Co, ILG. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 327-22-0130; issued before 1951 at ILG. 
Death*7 March 2003 He died on 7 March 2003 at East Alton, Madison Co, IL, at age 75. 

James Blaine Williams

M, #37825, b. 13 April 1884, d. 29 March 1966
FatherWilliam Robert (Bill) Williams b. 25 Apr 1854, d. 31 May 1930
MotherMary Angeline Lauderdale b. 7 Jun 1854, d. 12 Jan 1922
Relationship6th cousin of Ted Earl Cash
Last Edited5 Jun 2018
Birth*13 April 1884 James Blaine Williams was born on 13 April 1884 at Glen Allen, Marion Co, AL. 
 He was the son of William Robert (Bill) Williams and Mary Angeline Lauderdale. 
Marriage*12 October 1915 James Blaine Williams married Ruby Florence Sloan on 12 October 1915 at Purcell, McClain Co, OK. 
Death*29 March 1966 James Blaine Williams died on 29 March 1966 at Garvin Co, OK, at age 81. 

Family

Ruby Florence Sloan b. 28 Oct 1899, d. 15 Mar 1934
Child

Jane Williams

F, #19411
Last Edited19 May 2010
Marriage* Jane Williams married Norman Cates. 
Married Name Her married name was Cates. 

Family

Norman Cates
Child

John Williams

M, #36258, b. 1485, d. 1519
FatherJohn Williams b. 1459, d. 1502
MotherMargaret Smyth b. 1463, d. 1501
Relationship13th great-grandfather of Ted Earl Cash
Born inUnited Kingdom
ChartsPedigree Chart of Howard Cash
Last Edited5 Dec 2017
Birth*1485 John Williams was born in 1485 at Mortlake, Surrey, England, United KingdomG. 
 He was the son of John Williams and Margaret Smyth. 
Marriage*1510 John Williams married Lady Joan Wykys, daughter of Sir Henry Wykys and Mercy (--?--), in 1510 at Mortlake, Surrey, England, United KingdomG. 
Death*1519 John Williams died in 1519 at Huntington, Staffordshire, England, United KingdomG. 

Family

Lady Joan Wykys b. 1489, d. 1530
Child

John Williams

M, #36260, b. 1459, d. 1502
Relationship14th great-grandfather of Ted Earl Cash
Born inUnited Kingdom
ChartsPedigree Chart of Howard Cash
Last Edited5 Dec 2017
Birth*1459 John Williams was born in 1459 at Mortlake, Surrey, England, United KingdomG. 
Marriage* He married Margaret Smyth. 
Death*1502 John Williams died in 1502. 

Family

Margaret Smyth b. 1463, d. 1501
Child

John P Williams

M, #30666, b. 1914, d. 2000
ChartsEddings Family
Last Edited28 Nov 2016
Birth*1914 John P Williams was born in 1914 at Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co, OK. 
Marriage* He married Owallah Shoemaker, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Shoemaker and Mary Molly Merrell. 
Death*2000 John P Williams died in 2000 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co, NM. 

Family

Owallah Shoemaker b. Nov 1915, d. Mar 2010

Leon Isaac Williams

M, #32367, b. 7 October 1928, d. 25 December 1984
FatherArthur Walker Williams b. 8 Mar 1903, d. 21 Nov 1955
MotherIda Carolina Foster b. 3 Mar 1908, d. 27 May 1945
Relationship4th cousin of Ted Earl Cash
ChartsFoster Family
Last Edited13 Feb 2017
Birth*7 October 1928 Leon Isaac Williams was born on 7 October 1928 at Major Co, OK. 
 He was the son of Arthur Walker Williams and Ida Carolina Foster. 
(Witness) Census11 April 1940 Leon Isaac Williams appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 in the household of Arthur Walker Williams and Ida Carolina Foster at Yuba City, Sutter Co, CA. 
Death*25 December 1984 Leon Isaac Williams died on 25 December 1984 at Olivehurst, Yuba Co, CA, at age 56.