Beech Bluff — WILLIAMS, William B., farmer; born Madison Co., Tenn., Sept. 22, 1855; English and Scotch descent; son of William J. and Susan (George) WILLIAMS; his father was a farmer; paternal grandfather William G. WILLIAMS, paternal grandmother Luvicie (Newman) WILLIAMS, maternal grandfather Burton GEORGE, maternal grandmother Martha (Hooks) GEORGE; been engaged in farming all of his life; married Harriett JOHNSON Jan. 2, 1879; formerly School Director and County Good Roads Commissioner; at present County Poor Asylum Commissioner, being chairman of the board; member of the Primitive Baptist church, deacon; is at present serving second term as Justice of Peace for Madison Co.
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