Biographical Sketch of Reuben Williams, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Reuben Williams, carpenter and builder, was born in Schuyler County,
Illinois, February 22, 1836, and when seven years of age removed to
Missouri with his parents.  His father, John, locating in the Platte
Purchase.  The subject of this sketch became a resident of St. Joseph
in 1855, and has since lived here with the exception of his term in 
the service.  He enlisted in the Union Army, September 22, 1863, in
the Twelfth Missouri Cavalry and participated in several stirring en-
gagements.  From exposure and sickness he was deprived of the sight
of one eye and the other is badly affected.  Mr. Williams has con-
tributed amply to the upbuilding of St. Joseph, and as a mechanic 
stands among the leaders.  He was married in October, 1867, to Miss
Lucy A. Hart.  He is a member of the Free Communion Baptist Church.

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