Harry C. Williams Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire From: Jody Goodson - kestrell@prodigy.net Surname: WILLIAMS Source: History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915 Page 990 HARRY C. WILLIAMS, a member of the firm of H. C. Williams Company, at Exeter, is one of the progressive young business men who, through his activity and steady industry, has won a firm place in the confidence of the people of his native city. He was born at Exeter, Au- gust, 20, 1891, and is a son of Charles E. and Mary E. (Thurston) Wil- liams. Charles E. Williams is a substantial citizen of Exeter and is foreman of the Exeter Brass Works. The H. C. Wi.liams Company conducts a shoe store and general repair shop. In partnership they own considerable valuable realty, including eight residences. Charles E. Williams married Mary E. Thurston, and they have the following chil- dren: Clara B., who is the wife of George L. Harrigan; Maude J., who is the wife of Charles Rogers; Harry C., and Harlan. Harry C. Williams obtained his education in the Exeter public schools and afterward went to Portsmouth, where he served an apprenticeship in the shoemaklng trade, with Charles Green, and as soon as it was completed, returned home, and in April, 1911, embarked in his present business. Like his father, he takes only a good citizen's interest in poli- tics and votes independently. On December 25, 1913, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Laura Page, of Exeter, a daughter of George A. and Lillian (Waters) Page. Mr. Page is connected with the shoe busi- ness. His children are: Myrtle, Bernice, Barry, Mary, Leon, Winni- fred, George, Louis, and Laura, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams attend the Adventist church. They have a pleasant social circle and he belongs to the Royal Arcanum. ********************************************************************** * * * NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIORto uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. * * * *The USgenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification.