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History of Hugh Williamson

History of Hugh Williamson

Williamson County, Tennessee was named for Hugh Williamson.  Read about the accomplishments he achieved during his lifetime.  The versatile Williamson was born of Scotch-Irish descent at West Nottingham, PA., in 1735. He was the eldest son in a large family, whose head was a clothier. Hoping he would become a Presbyterian minister, his parents oriented his education toward that calling. After attending preparatory schools at New London Cross Roads, DE, and Newark, DE, he entered the first class of the…

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Family Histories

Family Histories

Williamson County Public Library Family Histories   The following published Family Histories are a part of the Family Collection of the Genealogy Department of the Williamson County Public Library. This biographical collection includes more than 300 histories of Williamson County families that have been submitted by researchers who are proud of their roots and want to share their information with other interested county researchers. These Family Histories do not circulate, can not be borrowed, and the library can not provide…

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Thompson’s Station Family Files – B

Thompson’s Station Family Files – B

B This biographical collection includes 86 histories of pioneer families of Thompson’s Station and Southern Williamson County. The stories are about families who are proud of their roots and their place in history. We hope that you will be able to connect your roots with ours, and become part of us. If you are just beginning your search, the family histtory section is a good place to start. The following Family Histories have been taken from the book by Sue…

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CSA Burials

CSA Burials

CSA Burials in Unmarked Graves Here are some Black Confederate Soldiers in Williamson County buried in unmarked graves. There are several more in the county, but these are the ones on which I have identified burial sites and have documentation verifying Confederate service. They are eligible for VA stones at no cost. Getting VA stones for these men would be a great project. Getting permission to place them in the Cemeteries is all that is lacking. I have briefly discussed…

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Orton Family File

Orton Family File

Joseph Orton Born 12 March 1770 Rowan County, North Carolina Joseph Orton married Mary Bryan 6 Nov 1810 in Davidson County, Tennessee In 1813/14, Joseph Orton, his brother Samuel Orton and David Pinkerton, who was married to the Orton brother’s first cousin, Jennie Bryan, enlisted together in Col. John Cocke’s Company of the 2nd Tennessee Militia and subsequently fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Joseph Orton is head of household on the Williamson County census of 1820; he lived/owned…

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Davis Family File

Davis Family File

A Sketch of the Life and Generations of Frederick and Fanny Davis   William Frederick Watkins (1899) Submitted by Robert T. Hooker (2004) I am not a descendant of Frederick and Fanny Davis. Their daughter married Daniel Hamer, son of John Hamer (V) of Anson County, NC and brother of John Hamer of Williamson County, TN; Charlotte Hamer Nelson wife of Thomas Nelson JP of Willimason County, TN and Sarah Hamer, wife of William Roberts. Three daughters of Sarah and…

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Lillard Family File

Lillard Family File

Richard M. Lillard Photo of Richard M. Lillard, son of John D. Lillard and Rachel Jarrell. Richard was born about 1830 in Williamson Co, Tn. He died in 1876. He is my wife’s g-great grandfather.     Submitted by Bill Carter    

Blackwell Family File

Blackwell Family File

  Thomas Blackwell Born 1784 ~ Died 1857   Thomas was born in King William County, Virginia, in 1784.  He was the son of James Blackwell, who was marred to Elizabeth Ann Crenshaw.  Thomas also married an Elizabeth; Elizabeth Gibson in the Quaker Church in Bedford County, Virginia in 1805.  Thomas Blackwell & Elizabeth (Betsy) Gibson Married July 28, 1805 in Bedford Co. Virginia Thomas Blackwell Parents: James Blackwell and Elizabeth Ann Crenshaw Born: Feb. 14, 1784 in Kings William…

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