OBIT: D. Ross WILLIAMS, 1887, Blair County, PA

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Death of a Resident of Antis Township.

D. Ross Williams, residing in Antis township, about one and one half
miles east of Coleman's Mills, died at his residence on Saturday
evening at 5 o'clock, aged 60 years.  He leaves a wife and four
children - three sons and a daughter - all of whom reside at the
family residence.  Mr. Jefferson Williams, of this city, is a brother
of the deceased.  Mr. Williams had been in poor health for some time
past.  On Friday evening last he was suddenly taken ill and becoming
unconscious, remained in that state until his death.  He was a farmer
by occupation and had lived on the same farm all his life.  He has a
son who is seriously ill.  The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.
Interment in Asbury graveyard.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, May 5, 1887, page 3

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Daniel R. Williams
Age: 55
Birth Date: Abt 1825
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Antis, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Dwelling Number: 110
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Williams
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Farmer
Daniel R. Williams  55
Mary Williams  45
Howard Williams  19
Wilfred Williams  17
Ellen Williams  15
Stewart Williams  8