Bio of W G Williams Minco, Indian Territory

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FROM: HISTORY OF INDIAN TERRITORY 
Page 811 & 812 
Gideon 1901
W. G. WILLIAMS

The name of W. G. Williams is enrolled high among the representatives of
financial interests in his portion of the territory. He resides in Minco
and is president of the bank there. His reliability, his executive force,
his keen sagacity and his diligence have  been important factors in 
establishing an institution which as once commands the confidence and 
support of the public, and which also brings to him creditable prosperity.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Williams was born in Clay county on the 12th of  
November 1839, and is a son of Sidney M. Williams, who followed farming in 
Madison county, Kentucky, for many years, but spent his last days in Clay 
county, where he died about 1869. His son, the subject of this review, 
pursued his education in the public schools of the Blue Grass state and 
came to the territory in 1860, having since made his home in this 
locality. When he left home he had only one dollar, and on reaching this 
portion of the country he began working for wages. He was thus employed 
for three years, during which time he saved his earnings and then turned 
his attention to the cattle business, increasing his operations as the 
years passed by until he became one of the most extensive and prosperous 
cattle men in this locality. He carried on business along that industrial 
line until a recent date, when he turned his attention to other fields of 
labor. He is now a member of the Chickasaw Wholesale Grocery Company, and 
of the firm he is president. He is likewise a member of the firm of C. W. 
Campbell & Company of Minco, being half-owner in their enterprise. Of the 
Bank of Minco he is the honored, reliable and capable president. His 
extensive and varied interests indicate his superior business ability, and 
have not only brought to him a good return but have proved of value to the 
community by advancing commercial activity. 

In 1863 occurred the marriage of Mr. Williams and Miss Annie Eastman, of 
Caddo blood, and unto them have been born eleven children, of whom nine 
are yet living, namely: Ella, deceased, Margaret, wife of C. B. Campbell; 
Amanda, wife of L. K. Bingham; Charles S., of Minco; Robert Lee, of  
Chickasha; Lucetta, wife of W. H. McCampbell; Eva, who is a music teacher 
in Almeta Christian College; Jesse, Annie and Mabel, who are still under 
the parental roof; and Lucy, deceased. The mother of this family was 
called to her final rest, and Mr. Williams was again married, his second 
union being with Mrs. Susan Williams, a widow. Socially Mr. Williams is 
identified with Minco Lodge, No. 89, F. & A. M.; De Molay Commandery, No. 
4, K. T.; and Indian Temple of the Mystic Shrine in Oklahoma City. He has 
been an active factor in public affairs in the territory since he located 
within its borders. He made the first rail and laid the first fence in 
Pauls Valley, and along many lines of progress he has been an influential 
factor, doing much for the upbuilding and advancement of his community. He 
is certainly entitled to be called a self-made man. He entered upon his 
business career empty-handed, depending upon his own labors for 
advancement, placing his trust in the substantial qualities of energy, 
determination and capable management. Thus he has risen to a proud 
position among the successful men of this nation.

Submitted by Sandi Carter 
GG niece of W. G. Williams
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