Bio: J. H. Williams, Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Source: History of Sabine Parish by John G. Belisle, The Sabine Banner Press,

1912 (Page 314-315)

Submitted: by : Kay Thompson Brown
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J. H. WILLIAMS



J. H. Williams, a prominent citizen of Florien, was born in DeSoto parish,

March 6, 1847.  His father was Lightfoot Williams, who settled near Many in

1857, where he owned a gin and a fine plantation and his mother before her

marriage was a Miss Somerville.  On March 29, 186, J. H. Williams was married

to Miss Neomi Ford and to their union nine boys and two girls were born: John

H., B. L., Robert L., Samuel K., Lemuel L., Sydney Jl, Daniel S., Edward L.,

Bryon, Lizzie (Mrs Joe Dover), and Mary.  Mr. Williams' second marriage was to

Susan Woodel, December, 1891, and to them three children were born, Van, Jeff

and Bessie.  Mr. Williams' served with the Sabine Rebels during the Civil War. 

He has been engaged in farming and in later years was interested in saw mills. 

He is a good citizen and has contributed his part to local progress.



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