This is from Hardin Co., IL of James Charles Williams and Anna Hawk Curry she is the widow of John Curry Copied from original obit James C. Williams born in Lawrence Co., TN. Dec.15, 1823, departed this life at his home in the village of Karbers Ridge April 24, 1902. He was married to Elizabeth Gray in 1846. Seven children blessed this union, three sons and four daughters James J. Williams, Sarah J., John H., Mary F., Marion W., Lovenia Ann, Margaret Eveline. His companion and two children, Mary Francis and Margaret Eveline preceded him to the spirit world. In 1861 he enlisted in the service of his country and continued faithfully to battle against the "Great Rebellion" till his discharge in 1864. In 1865 he married Anna Curry, widow of the late John Curry, who was also a union soldier. Six children were given to brother Williams by his last marriage; one of whom died quite young. The other five, Thomas M., Charles L., Robert E., Belle, wife of Jonas Spivey and Milas, still live to mourn the loss which no human power can restore. But thanks be to our father, they "Sorrow not even as others which have no hope" for brother Williams professed saving faith in Christ and united with the M.E. Church in Tennessee while quite young, and in 1886 he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Karbers Ridge, and was ordained a ruling elder. When the church there disorganized, brother Williams attached himself to the same denomination at Central, and lived a faithful member until the Lord called him from labor to reward. A short time before life death, he told his companion that he did not fear to die, for his way was clean; and when his daughter Belle, came to see him, not with standing his feeble condition he even shouted praises to GOD for sparing him to see to her once more in this life. A few minutes before he died he told Robert E. Williams, his son, that he was going home and wanted him to go with him. The funeral was preached by the writer at Central to a large and attentive audience and he was interred in the adjoining cemetery on Friday, April 23, 1902. May Gods grace be with these bereaved-ones, and turn this stroke of divine providence to the salvation of those yet unsaved. by: Ira E. Driver Thomas M. WILLIAMS was born Dec. 2, 1865 Charles L. WILLIAMS was born Dec. 29, 1869 Mary Belle WILLIAMS was born June 1. 1874 Robert E. WILLIAMS was born Feb. 18, 1971 Sallie WILLIAMS was born Sept. 11, 1873 Margaret Ann WILLIAMS was born Feb. 13, 1877 died March 27, 1878 age 1 yr. 3mos. and 14 days James Robert WILLIAMS was born Oct. 4, 1894 died March 1, 1895 4mos. and 28 days Laren Arvil WILLIAMS was born May 23, 1896 died Aug. 9, 1896 2mos. and 17 days Edward M. WILLIAMS was born May 12, 1879 Gurnie WILLIAMS was born July 17, 1899 James W. FRITTS was born Mar. 25, 1884 died April 6, 1884 Harvey L. FRITTS was born Feb. 19. 1885 Belva A, FRITTS was born June 9, 1886 Kattie L. WILLIAMS was born May 7, 1889 Minnie Ann WILLIAMS was born Mar. 5, 1892 Mollie WILLIAMS was born April 14, 1869 John S. CURRY was born Dec. 1, 1861 died June 25, 1923 Em. CURRY was born April 17, 1864 died June 19, 1934 Willie H. CURRY was born July 2, 1881 died Feb. 6, 1917 Minnie A. CURRY was born Sept. 2, 1882 Clara B. CURRY was born July 20, 1884 Robert Henry Fritts was born July 6, 1890 died April 7. 1948 Clara Belle WILLIAMS was born July 20, 1897 Departed this life April 13, 1904 Vergie Mae WILLIAMS was born May 19, 1899 Departed this life April 13, 1904 Lucy Ann SPIVEY was born Aug. 22, 1893 died Aug. 7, 1914 Some marriages: John S. CURRY was married to E. FERRELL Aug. 5, 1880 Thomas M. WILLIAMS was married to Mollie PHILLIPS Aug. 19, 1888 Charles L. WILLIAMS was married to Georgia E. PARTAIN Feb. 2, 1896 Robert E. WILLIAMS was married to Miss Sallie SMITH Oct.6, 1892 Death entered the quite home of Robert E. Williams Friday, March 1st and stole from them their darling baby, Robbie, after an illness of 13 days of pneumonia fever. We know 'tis hard to give up their only little one they had, but God's will must be done. Dear parents you have one hope and that is to meet that darling one on the banks of sweet deliverance where parting is no more. It's remains where tenderly laid to rest in Pleasant Hill cemetery. We sympathize with the bereaved parents. SEMELE Addison CURRY, a well known citizen of Washington Precinct, died on Friday last, aged 70 years, 4 mos, and 8 days. Funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday morning last by Rev. R.W.Perdue, after which the remains were laid away in the Masonic cemetery. Mr. Curry was born in Highland Co., Ohio, September 7, 1826, and came to Massac Co. in 1851. During all the years that intervened from 1851 to the date of his death he was a resident of Washington precinct, except a few years spent in Metropolis. In 1852 he was married to Miss Rebecca Bumgardner, a sister of Captain Asa Bumgardner of this city, who survives him, though she has been in feeble health for some time. He leaves no children. Mr. Curry was classed as one of the pioneers in Massac Co., being one of the many sterling men who came from Ohio in search of fresher fields along in the fifties. For the good deeds of his life his memory is respected. May he rest in peace. At Rest Death has entered the home of Jonas and Belle Spivey and took from them their darling baby, Hobart, and transplanted into the paridise of God. He was born Aug. 13, 1900, age 3 years and 9 days. He was laid to rest in the Central grave yard. Dear parents, weep no more for dear little Hobart, for he has gone a joined the heavenly host and while it seems hard it is little Hobart's gain. We lay thee in thy silent tomb. Sweet blossoms of the day: We just begin to view the bloom, When thou art called away: At last released from pains, Our little darling sleep: How calm and peaceful thy repose, While Christ thy soul doth keep. R.E.WILLIAMS ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Denise Gibbs Kneifel