Greene County IN Archives Biographies.....Williams, Noah W. 1826 - 
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Author: Goodspeed (1884)

   DR. NOAH W. WILLIAMS was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, August 1, 1826; is
one of seven children born to Noah and Achsah (Renolds) Williams, and is of
Welsh descent. When thirteen years old, he began learning the tailor's trade,
which he followed until he became of age. In 1847, he came to Scotland, Greene
County, Ind., and there followed tailoring two years, then began the study of
medicine with Dr. Dagly, after which he practiced his profession with Dr. Dozier
in Bloomfield. Dr. Williams was married July 20, 1853, to Mary Jane Barker, who
was born in Greene County, February 5, 1832, the daughter of Obed T. Barker, who
was an early and prominent citizen of the county. They are the parents of eight
children—Sarah, Joanna, Mary A., Martha R., William M., Harry E., James M. and
Frank H. Dr. Williams moved to Owensburg in 1853, where he has since remained in
the practice of his profession. In 1854-55, he attended lectures at Miami
Medical College, after which he returned to Owensburg and resumed his practice.
Dr. Williams has been identified with the best interests of the county since his
residence here. During President Grant's administration he was appointed United
States Gauger for the Seventh Congressional District, and in 1882 was appointed
United States Examining Surgeon for pensions, which office he still holds. He
was one of the Directors of the company which constructed the Bedford &
Bloomfield Railroad. In 1873, he became engaged in the milling business, and at
present owns an interest in the flouring mill at Owensburg. In politics. Dr.
Williams is a Republican, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife
are members of the Christian Church.

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HISTORY OF GREENE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES,
STATE OF INDIANA,
FROM THE EARLIEST TIME TO THE PRESENT; TOGETHER WITH INTERESTING BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCHES, REMINISCENCES, NOTES, ETC.

ILLUSTRATED.

CHICAGO: GOODSPEED BROS. & CO., PUBLISHERS.
1884.

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