Stephen Williams Family History Putnam County, GA FAMILY HISTORY FOR STEPHEN WILLIAMS PUTNAM CO, GA Stephen Williams's father was Roland Williams of Anson Co, NC. Stephen was born abt. 1779 probably in Anson Co, NC and died before 8 May 1822. This is the date his will was proven in Putnam Co, GA. He married (1) Elizabeth Thompson abt. 1800 in Green Co, GA. She was born abt. 1781 probably in Putnam Co, GA. She died bef. 1817 in Putnam Co, GA Elizabeth was the daughter of Seth Thompson and Mary (Polly) (---). He married (2) Susanah (Susan) Daniel on 9 Feb 1817 in Putnam Co, GA, Children of Stephen WILLIAMS and Elizabeth THOMPSON were as follows: Sarah (Sally) Williams born Nov 1801 in Putnam Co, GA. She married Thomas Gill Alexander Williams was born 10 Oct 1803 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA. He married Isabelle GiLL Mary (Polly) Williams was born abt. 1804 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA. She married Vinson Jones Olive Williams was born abt. 1805 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA. Cynthia Ann Williams was born abt. 1806 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA. She married on 23 Sep 1829 in Maury Co, TN, James Allen Reynolds Seth Williams born 1808 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA; died bef. 1 Apr 1889 of Troup and Meriwether Co, GA. He married (1) on 4 Jan 1831 in Putnam Co, GA, Catherine Thrash. He married (2) on 19 Nov 1833 in Putnam Co, GA, Lutetia Thrash . Stephen Rowlings Williams, born Jun 1811 in ?Anson Co, NC. He married (1) Rebecca Embry. He married (2) Lydia Thrash. James Newton Williams was born 1815 in Little River, Putnam Co, GA. He married (1) on 31 Dec 1835 in Meriwether Co, GA, Emeline Barnes. He married (2) on 18 Jul 1837 in Meriwether Co, GA, Barsheba Oneal. LAND RECORDS FOR STEPHEN WILLIAMS PUTNAM CO, GA PUTNAM CO, GA, GENERAL INDEX TO DEEDS Stephen Williams to William Davis, Warranty Deed, Book C, 1 May 1811, 200 1/4 Acres of #195. PUTNAM CO, GA, TAX DIGEST FOR 1822 Stephen Williams, number of polls-6, Land of 1st quarter, 202 1/2 Pine, to County lying in-Dooly, water course on-16th District, whom granted to-121, adjoining-Dismukes WILL RECORDS OF STEPHEN WILLIAMS PUTNAM CO, GA INDEX BOOK B, RECORD OF ANNUAL RETURNS, 1820 -1825, Putnam Co, GA, Georgia Department of Archives and History. Dr. Lewis Daniel, Exe. In accordance with the Estate of Stephen Williams, p. 114, 1820 No. 1 - Edward Varnes? Proven account $61.37 No. 2 - Stephen Williams note 31.16 No. 3 - John M. Lea, received 37.84 1/4 No. 4 - Stephens Williams note 7.50 No. 5 - ______ Holcomb received 2.00 No. 6 - Thomas Carter received 4.00 No. 7 - ______ received 1.75 WILL OF STEPHEN WILLIAMS PUTNAM CO, GA RECORD OF WILLS, BOOK B, 1822 - 1857, Putnam Co, GA, pp. 2A-3. Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, GA The last Will and Testament of Stephens Williams. In the name of God, Amen. I Stephen Williams, being weak in body but sound in mind, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament. Item 1: I give and bequeath to my loving wife, Susan Williams, one brown Bay horse, (bridle?), and furniture, sixty acres of land where on she now lives all my household and kitchen furniture, all the head of hogs, cows and give plantation too, during her natural life. Item 2: I will and bequeath unto my daughter, Polly, one bed. Item 3: I will and bequeath unto my daughter, Cynthia Ann one beds. Item 4: It is further my will I desire that my wife should have the (?) schooling of all my children that's now with her. Item 5: I will and bequeath unto my sons, viz., Alexander, Seth, Stephen Rowling, Thomas Jefferson and James Newton, one lot of land containing two hundred and fifty acres lying in the County Early in the Fourth District, and fourth number to be divided equally divided share and share alike. Item 6: I appoint my wife, Susan Williams and Louis Daniel, my Executors to this my last will and Testimony to account and so do for me as they would have others do for them when they are numbered among the dead, in testimony where I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this twelfth day of April, AD 1822. Signed: Stephen Williams Testators: James Davis, Stephen Mize, George O. Stone Putnam Co, GA: The within will duly sworn by James Davis and Stephen Mize, Subscribing witnesses to the same the 5th day of 1822. Coleman Pendleton, Clerk of Ordinary FAMILY HISTORY OF STEPHENS ROWLINGS WILLIAMS CARROLL CO, GA 12. Stephen Rowlings Williams, son of Stephen Williams, was born Jun 1811 probably in Anson Co, NC and died 18 Jul 1902 in Breman, Carroll Co, GA. He married (1) on 14 Dec 1834 in Pike Co, GA, Rebecca Embry, born 22 Apr 1816 in Pike Co?, GA and died 7 Apr 1840 She was the daughter of Enoch Embry and Rebecca (---). He married (2) on 23 Dec 1841 in Meriwether, GA, Lydia Thrash, born 24 Aug 1818 in GA; died 28 May 1900 in Bremen, Carroll Co, GA. Children of Stephen Rowlings WILLIAMS and Rebecca EMBRY were as follows: Mary Elizabeth Williams born 1 May 1836 in Pike Co, GA. She married Henry Martin Reid [27]. Cynthia Ann Williams born 12 May 1838 in Pike Co, GA. James N. Williams was born 20 Oct 1839 in Pike Co, GA. Children of Stephen Rowlings WILLIAMS and Lydia THRASH were as follows: Nancy A. Williams was born abt. 1844 in GA. Mary A. Williams was born abt. 1846 in GA. P.A. Williams was born abt. 1848 in GA. He married on 21 Feb 1869 in Carroll Co, GA, A.A. Powell 1840 PIKE CO, GA CENSUS Stephen Williams 1 male 0-5 1 male 5-10 1 male 10-15 1 male 30-40 1 female 30-40 1850 PIKE CO, GA p. 220, Dist. 60?, 12 Dec, hh 1330-1330 Stephen Williams 50 m carpenter $6900 NC L. Williams 38 f GA M.A. 13 f GA P.A. 11 f GA A.E. 8 f GA S.T. 3 f GA G.C. Pierce 25 m merchant AL close by: p. 219, hh 1323-1323 J. Williams 62 m farmer $5500 GA Matilda 39 f GA 1860 CARROLL CO, GA CENSUS p. 573, 9th District, Bowdon, 26 Jun 1860, hh 5-5 Stephen R. Williams 49 m farmer $7500 $2400 GA Lydia 40 f house keeping GA Nancy C. 16 f GA Mary A. 14 f GA S.R. 12 m GA Levi E. 10 m GA Isaac T. 6 m GA 2nd wife Seth F. 3 m GA Robert R. 1 m GA CARROLL CO, GA MARRIAGE BOOK D Levi Williams was born abt. 1850 in GA. He married on 25 Jan 1874 in Carroll Co, GA, Susan E. Nix. Isaac Williams was born abt. 1854 in GA Seth F. Williams was born abt. 1857 in GA. Robert R. Williams was born abt. 1859 in GA. 1860 Carroll Co, GA Census, p. 573 FAMILY HISTORY OF MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS CARROLL CO, GA Mary Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Stephen Rowlings Williams, was born 1 May 1836 in Pike Co, GA and died 5 Sep 1899 in Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA. She was married on 20 Sep 1855 in Carroll Co, GA to Henry Martin Reid. He was born 12 Jun 1831 in Gwinnett, or Carroll Co, GA and died 17 Jun 1912 in Bowdon, Carroll Co, GA. Henry Martin was the son of Davis Reid and his mother's name is unknown at this time. Information on this family was found in the Bible Records of H.M. and MARY WILLIAMS REID. This Bible had been given to Mary by her aunt, Martha Lester Reid. Children of Mary Elizabeth WILLIAMS and Henry Martin REID were as follows: Martha Lester Reid was born 21 Aug 1857 in Carroll Co, GA; died 26 Jun 1873 in Carroll Co, GA. Cynthia Ann Reid was born 11 Sep 1859 in Carroll Co, GA; died 15 Feb 1940 in Carroll Co, GA. She married J. B. Owensby. Lydia Jane Reid was born 26 Jul 1861 in Carroll Co, GA. She married Jacob Moses Lenderman. Elmira Catherine Reid was born 13 Feb 1866 in Carroll Co, GA. She married George W. Kemp. Mary L. "Mollie" Reid was born 23 Feb 1868 in Carroll Co, GA. She married Samuel J. Steen. Lazora Elizabeth Reid was born 22 Feb 1871 in Carroll Co, GA. She married E. C. Simpson. Nicey Rebecca Reid was born 3 Oct 1873 in Carroll Co, GA. She married Charles E. Houston. Henry Martin Reid was born 2 Mar 1877 in Carroll Co, GA. He married Ella Ayers. Georgia Department of Archives and History CONFEDERATE PENSION ROLL, Carroll Co, GA, Drawer 16, Box 15. H.M. Reid, Co. F, 19th GA, Body wound right hip, 13 Dec 1862. Witnesses: H.M. Williams, MD, R.M. Loverman, MD, James A. Martin. Enlisted in Calhoun Co, AL, Aug 1862 for 3 yrs. 1870 CARROLL CO, GA CENSUS p. 132, 195B, hh 912 Henry Reid 40 m w farmer $400 $250 GA Mary 34 f w keeping house GA Martha 12 f w at school GA Cynthia 10 f w at school GA Lydia Jane 8 f w at school GA Catherine 5 f w at home GA Mary 2 f w at home GA FAMILY HISTORY OF LYDIA JANE REID CARROLL CO, GA Lydia Jane Reid, daughter of Mary Elizabeth Williams and Henry Martin Reid was born 26 Jul 1861 in Carroll Co, GA and died 4 Nov 1879 in Carroll Co, GA. She married on 1 Jan 1878 in Carroll Co, GA to Jacob Moses Lenderman who was born 28 Mar 1847 in Greenville Co, SC and died 19 Oct 1901 in Morgan Co, AL. The Child of Lydia Jane REID and Jacob Moses LENDERMAN was: Henry Ottis Lenderman was born 11 May 1879 in Carroll Co, GA and died 22 Apr 1951 in Gadsden, Etowah Co, AL. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store this file permanently for free access. This file was contributed by: Margene Black mhb@localaccess.net ====================================================================