Part of an email from one of Thomas’ decendants regarding the Williams Line
When Abner's brother (Thomas Williams son) who remained in Hopkins, died , his father was listed as T. Williams. It is confirmed he was born in virginia and arrive in Hopkins by 1812. His first two or three son's were born in Virginia. Most of the earlier settlier in Hopkins came from war land grants given. I believe from Morman church records that Thomas williams parents were John Williams and Edith Nottingham, but there is confusion there. Dad always stated they were from early Quaker roots and strong virginia family lines.
I believe after Edith Nottingham died and her husband remarried, the younger brothers went with the younger group going to greener chances in Kentucky.
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JohnWilliamsSr. was born on 17 August 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.2He marriedEdithNottingham, daughter ofThomasNottinghamandScarburgh (422)Godwin, 11 Aug 1775 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Nottingham Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Edith Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. Samuel Williams gave consent & Thos. Nottingham gave consent.1,3John Williams Sr. marriedMargaretScott, daughter ofZorobabelScottand(-----)(-----), 17 Aug 1787 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Severn Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Glanville.3John Williams Sr. marriedMargaretGoffigon12 Jun 1793 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Hillery Hunt was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Goffigon. Nath'l Goffigon her guardian gave consent.3John Williams Sr. bought land before 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. Towards the end of the century a John Williams became the owner of the whole tract N24, which contains "Millford," in some unexplained manner. Then in 1801 Peter Bowdoin, then owner of N25, sold Williams a mill property of 2 acres on the branch. In 1805 the will of John Williams, wife Margaret, directed that mill and land were to be divided among his youngest children: Benjamin, Thomas and James, when Benjamin became of age. Then in 1816 a survey for division showed 382 acres.4John made a will on 10 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. It is my will that six hundred pounds which I agreed to give to my son John Williams should be paid out of my estate and when paid it is then my true will and meaning that my son John Williams never should inherit no more of my estate nor his heirs forever. It is my will and desire that my son William Williams should inherit and enjoy all the lands in my upward plantation provided my son William pays to my daughters or their heirs the just and full sum of three hundred pounds. To my son Samuel S. Williams the just and full sum of six hundred pounds. It is my will and desire that the plantation and mill where I now live should be kept during the widow hood of my wife with as many of my Negroes as my executor thinks best for the benefit of my estate for the support and bringing up of my six youngest children till they come of age or marry. And further it is my will and desire that the plantation and mill whereon I live should be equally divided between my three youngest sons Benjamin, Thomas and James Williams when Benjamin comes to age. My will and desire is that all my Negroes should be equally divided between my six youngest children; Sarah, Margaret, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Thomas and James. I do hereby ordain my son William Williams my sole executor. Signed, John Williams. Witnesses: John Goffigon, John Nottingham and Benjamin Scott.5He died before 9 April 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Administrator William Williams. Appraisers: John Goffigon, John Nottingham, George Powell and Azariah Williams. Inventory and Appraisement taken on March 19, 1808. Division of Land recorded on June 10, 1816. In conformity to a decree of the worshipful court of the County of Northampton we have divided the land therein named between the parties in the following manner: to Margaret Williams widow of John the Elder in right of her dower, Thomas Williams, Samuel Williams, John Williams heirs, William Williams, Susanna Trower, widow of James in right of dower, Sally Nottingham, Margaret Jarvis, Elizabeth Williams and Margaret Williams, mother of James.5
Family 1
EdithNottinghamb. c 1755, d. b 17 Aug 1787 Marriage* He marriedEdithNottingham, daughter ofThomasNottinghamandScarburgh (422)Godwin, 11 Aug 1775 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Nottingham Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Edith Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. Samuel Williams gave consent & Thos. Nottingham gave consent.1,3 Children
- JohnWilliamsJr.+5b. c 1776, d. b 11 Dec 1815
- Capt. Samuel S.Williams+2b. c 1778
- William S.Williams+2b. c 1780, d. b 13 Apr 1829
Family 2
MargaretScottb. c 1764, d. b 12 Jun 1793 Marriage* JohnWilliamsSr. marriedMargaretScott, daughter ofZorobabelScottand(-----)(-----), 17 Aug 1787 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Severn Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Glanville.3 Children
- ThomasWilliamsJr.+5b. c 1788, d. b 13 Jan 1834
- Sarah 'Sally'Williams+5b. c 1790, d. b 1827
- BenjaminWilliams2b. c 1792, d. b 11 Oct 1813
Family 3
MargaretGoffigonb. c 1775, d. b 10 Oct 1836 Marriage* JohnWilliamsSr. marriedMargaretGoffigon12 Jun 1793 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Hillery Hunt was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Goffigon. Nath'l Goffigon her guardian gave consent.3 Children
- JamesWilliams5b. c 1794, d. b 11 Oct 1813
- MargaretWilliams+5b. 10 Nov 1797, d. 27 Aug 1851
- Elizabeth 'Betsy'Williams+5b. c 1798
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name:John WILLIAMSgender: Malebirth:17 Aug 1754
, , Northampton, Virginia death:21 Feb 1805
, , Northampton, Virginia AFN:GHS3-VV Parentsfather:Samuel WILLIAMS(AFN: GHS8-L6 ) mother:Sarah HAGGOMAN(AFN: GHS8-MC ) Marriages (2)spouse:Edith NOTTINGHAM(AFN: GHS3-W2 ) marriage:11 Aug 1775
, , Northampton, Virginia Hide children (4) child 1:John WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT2-SH ) gender:Male birth:Abt 1779
, , Northampton, Virginiadeath:1816
, Northampton Co, Virginia child 2:Samuel WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT2-RB ) gender:Male birth:Abt 1776
, , Northampton, Virginia child 3:Thomas WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT2-TN ) gender:Male birth:Abt 1785
, , Northampton, Virginia child 4:William S WILLIAMS(AFN: GHS3-P1 ) gender:Male birth:24 Aug 1782
, , North Hampton, Virginiadeath:9 Mar 1829
, , North Hampton, Virginia spouse:Margar et GLANVILLE(AFN: GHT4-RL ) marriage:17 Aug 1787
, , Northampton, Virginia Hide children (5) child 1:Margaret WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT4-W9 ) gender:Female birth:10 Nov 1797
, , Northampton, Virginiadeath:27 Aug 1851
, Northampton Co, Virginia child 2:James WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT4-TX ) gender:Male birth:Abt 1792
, , Northampton, Virginia child 3:Benjamin WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT4-V4 ) gender:Male birth:Abt 1795
, , Northampton, Virginia child 4:Elizabeth WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT4-SR ) gender:Female birth:1789
, , Northampton, Virginiadeath:1843
, Northampton Co, Virginia child 5:Sally WILLIAMS(AFN: GHT4-XG ) gender:Female birth:Abt 1799
, , Northampton, Virginia Submitters (1)submitter: pscherzinger2810094
Source Citation
"Ancestral File v4.19," database,FamilySearch( : accessed16 January 2012), entry for John WILLIAMS.