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Zerviah WHEELER
 1771 - 1806

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Generation: 1
  1. Zerviah WHEELER b. 29 Nov 1771, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 6 Aug 1806, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    Zerviah m. Joseph NOYES 30 Nov 1790, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Joseph (son of Joseph NOYES and Prudence DENISON) b. 30 Sep 1768, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 24 Aug 1852, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Avery NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 30 Apr 1791, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    2. 3. Joseph NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 25 Feb 1793, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 4. Thomas NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 5 Apr 1795, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    4. 5. Paul Wheeler NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 5 Mar 1797, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 2 Feb 1879, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    5. 6. Cyrus NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 15 Apr 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    6. 7. George Swan NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 30 Sep 1801, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Feb 1866.
    7. 8. Nathan Chesebro NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 7 Jan 1804, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    8. 9. Lucy Ann NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 21 Nov 1805, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 7 Jun 1890, Mystic, Connecticut.
    9. 10. William NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 30 Aug 1791, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    10. 11. Joseph NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 25 Feb 1793, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    11. 12. Thomas NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 5 Apr 1795, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    12. 13. Paul W. NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 5 Mar 1797, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    13. 14. Cyrus NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 11 Apr 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    14. 15. George Wheeler NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 30 Sep 1801, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    15. 16. Nathan S. NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 7 Jan 1804, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.


Generation: 2
  1. William Avery NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 30 Apr 1791, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  2. Joseph NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 25 Feb 1793, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  3. Thomas NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 5 Apr 1795, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    Thomas m. Eunice W. DENISON Eunice b. 24 Oct 1801; d. 2 Sep 1883. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Jane B. NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 3 Feb.
    2. 18. Martha NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 11 Feb 1821.
    3. 19. Mary NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 4 Nov 1828.
    4. 20. Thomas W. NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 23 Sep 1830.
    5. 21. Phebe NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 6 May 1834.
    6. 22. William NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 6 May 1836.
    7. 23. Eliza P. NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 7 May 1839; d. 20 May 1870.

  4. Paul Wheeler NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 5 Mar 1797, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 2 Feb 1879, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    Paul m. Eunice NOYES 27 Feb 1834, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut by Rev. Joseph Ayer, Jr. Eunice (daughter of Edward Denison NOYES and Sarah AVERY) b. 16 Aug 1806, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; d. 23 Apr 1881, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Paul A NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. Abt 1835, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    2. 25. Eunice NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. Abt 1838, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    3. 26. Anna NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. Abt 1840.
    4. 27. Mary A NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. Abt 1843.

  5. Cyrus NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 15 Apr 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  6. George Swan NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 30 Sep 1801, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Feb 1866.
  7. Nathan Chesebro NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 7 Jan 1804, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  8. Lucy Ann NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 21 Nov 1805, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 7 Jun 1890, Mystic, Connecticut.
    Lucy m. Seth WILLIAMS 28 Feb 1827, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Seth (son of Seth WILLIAMS and Abigail) b. 25 Jan 1802, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 20 Jun 1854, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Lucy Ann WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 31 Jan 1828, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1900.
    2. 29. Eunice Zerviah WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 19 Mar 1829, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 30. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 23 Apr 1831, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 7 Apr 1889, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    4. 31. Harriet Newell WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 22 Nov 1832, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    5. 32. Gurdon WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 6 Nov 1834, Mystic, New London, Connecticut; d. Redlands, Ca.
    6. 33. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 27 Aug 1837, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1917, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    7. 34. William Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 22 Oct 1839, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 11 Mar 1901, New York.
    8. 35. Benjamin Franklin WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 7 Sep 1841, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 1 Sep 1916.
    9. 36. Abbie Eliza WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 7 Jul 1843, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1922.
    10. 37. Orrin Merwin WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 17 Nov 1845, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Mar 1876, Winona, Minnesota.

  9. William NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 30 Aug 1791, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Joseph NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 25 Feb 1793, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  11. Thomas NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 5 Apr 1795, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  12. Paul W. NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 5 Mar 1797, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  13. Cyrus NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 11 Apr 1799, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  14. George Wheeler NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 30 Sep 1801, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    George m. Prudence Dean BROWN Bef 1835, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Prudence (daughter of Randall BROWN and Sarah PALMER) b. 24 Jun 1810; d. 22 Jan 1854. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Sarah E NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 24 Nov 1835; d. 5 Mar 1836.
    2. 39. Henry B NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 15 Jan 1837.
    3. 40. Joseph B NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 26 Nov 1838; d. 30 Jul 1869.
    4. 41. William H NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 4 Apr 1841; d. 24 Sep 1858.
    5. 42. Ellen E NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 27 Jul 1846, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    6. 43. Theodore NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 25 Aug 1847; d. 27 Oct 1848.
    7. 44. Edwin B NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 27 Jan 1849.

    George m. Emily Fish DENISON 16 Jan 1856, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Emily (daughter of Isaac DENISON, Jr and Levinia FISH) b. 13 Mar 1831, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 25 Mar 1914. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. G Frederick NOYES  Descendancy chart to this point b. 20 Jul 1858, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

    George m. 2 Sep 1827, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    George m. Bef 1835, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  15. Nathan S. NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zerviah1) b. 7 Jan 1804, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

Generation: 3
  1. Jane B. NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 3 Feb.
  2. Martha NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 11 Feb 1821.
  3. Mary NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 4 Nov 1828.
  4. Thomas W. NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 23 Sep 1830.
  5. Phebe NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 6 May 1834.
  6. William NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 6 May 1836.
  7. Eliza P. NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 7 May 1839; d. 20 May 1870.
    Eliza m. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS 26 Nov 1857. Seth (son of Seth WILLIAMS and Lucy Ann NOYES) b. 23 Apr 1831, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 7 Apr 1889, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Charles E. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Emma Mary WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. In infancy.
    3. 48. Frank WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. Died Young.
    4. 49. William Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. Age 20.
    5. 50. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point b. 22 Oct 1867; c. 28 Aug 1870; d. 4 Oct 1944.
    6. 51. Thomas WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 1858; d. Died Young.
    7. 52. Emma Mary WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 53. Frank WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 54. William Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. Paul A NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. Abt 1835, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    Paul m. Susan YORK Abt 1858, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. Susan b. 10 Feb 1837, Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]

  9. Eunice NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. Abt 1838, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
    Eunice m. Alden PALMER, Jr 20 Feb 1865, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Alden (son of Alden PALMER, Maj. and Nancy D. PALMER) b. 14 Sep 1837, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; d. 2 May 1869, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Fanny Stanton PALMER  Descendancy chart to this point b. 26 Dec 1865, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    2. 56. Alden Rossiter PALMER  Descendancy chart to this point b. 17 Jun 1867, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 19 Apr 1886, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    3. 57. Paul Noyes PALMER  Descendancy chart to this point b. 8 Oct 1869, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.

  10. Anna NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. Abt 1840.
  11. Mary A NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. Abt 1843.
  12. Lucy Ann WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 31 Jan 1828, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1900.
    Lucy m. Ulysses AVERY 13 Nov 1848, New London, Connecticut. Ulysses (son of Robert Stanton AVERY and Sarah CRARY) b. 17 Jul 1809, "Of Preston, Connecticut"; d. 29 Dec 1884, Preston, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Noyes Williams AVERY  Descendancy chart to this point b. 26 Jan 1850.
    2. 59. Arthur Ulysses AVERY  Descendancy chart to this point b. 17 Jan 1853; d. 3 Jul 1880.
    3. 60. Lucy Althaea AVERY  Descendancy chart to this point b. 19 Jun 1856.
    4. 61. Harriett AVERY  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1858.
    5. 62. Josie Emma AVERY  Descendancy chart to this point b. 4 Sep 1864.

  13. Eunice Zerviah WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 19 Mar 1829, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

    Notes:
    Mary Rogness's - Fifth cousin 4 times removed
    Mary Rogness's - Spouse of fourth cousin 5 times removed

    Eunice m. Erasmus AVERY 21 Jan 1847, , New London, Connecticut. Erasmus (son of Robert Stanton AVERY and Sarah CRARY) b. 6 May 1822, Preston , New London , Connecticut; d. 1902, Mystic, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  14. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 23 Apr 1831, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 7 Apr 1889, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    Seth m. Eliza P. NOYES 26 Nov 1857. Eliza (daughter of Thomas NOYES and Eunice W. DENISON) b. ABT. 7 May 1839; d. 20 May 1870. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Charles E. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Emma Mary WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. In infancy.
    3. 48. Frank WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. Died Young.
    4. 49. William Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. Age 20.
    5. 50. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point b. 22 Oct 1867; c. 28 Aug 1870; d. 4 Oct 1944.
    6. 51. Thomas WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 1858; d. Died Young.
    7. 52. Emma Mary WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 53. Frank WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 54. William Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point

    Seth m. Mary Emma MORGAN 28 Jun 1871. [Group Sheet]

  15. Harriet Newell WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 22 Nov 1832, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    Harriet m. William Franklin GRANT 12 Mar 1856, New London, Connecticut. William (son of William Slack GRANT and Betsey Mason BALDWIN) b. 9 Nov 1830, North Stonington, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  16. Gurdon WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 6 Nov 1834, Mystic, New London, Connecticut; d. Redlands, Ca.

    Notes:
    Lived in Kane, PA and Redlands, CA. He was President of So. Penn Oil Co., in Kane, PA.

    Gurdon m. Eliza B. COOK 17 Oct 1865, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut. Eliza d. Redlands, Ca. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Lucy WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1868.

  17. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 27 Aug 1837, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1917, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

    Notes:
    A Genealogy of Williams Families shows Joseph's date of birth as May 27, 1837; and married Eunice M. Pine. I believe this information is in error. Grave marker, census records, and her death certificate, show her name as Emma, as does Richard Wheeler's History of Stonington, CT.

    Joseph last appears with his family in Ledyard, Connecticut in the 1850 census when he was 12 years old. He was not quite 17 years old when his father died (still a minor under the law). His guardian was Edmund Spicer, who was guardian of Joseph's brother William and sister Abby E. Erasmus avery was Guardian to Benjamin F. and Orrin, all of the town of Ledyard. The Guardians made application before the Probate court on January 23, 1956, to sell part of the real estate devised to the minor children by the will of their father.

    By 1860-61, he was in Chicago, Illinois, as shown in the City Directory for that year. He worked at Bates, Williams & Company, and boarded at the Matteson House. The following year, 1861-62, the City Directory shows Joseph and his brother Gurdon both with Bates, Williams & Co. - Harry B. Bates, Gurdon Williams, & Joseph W. Williams, owners. Their business was hats, caps and furs. Their business was at 39 and 41 Lake, Chicago, Illinois. They both boarded at 4 Knights Block. It should be noted that Benjamin Pine, father of the woman who would marry Joseph Warren in 1865, lived at #3 Knights Block.

    Two of Emma Pine's sisters were already married: Mollie (Mary) and Elizabeth K. (Lizzie). Mollie married George Satchell on December 31, 1862 and Lizzie married Caleb Hammill on August 14, 1860. An entry in the 1871 City Directory shows that George was a bookkeeper for T. F. Gilliland, residing at 247 Illinois, Ward 20, and that he was born in England.

    In 1862-3, Joseph was still boarding at 4 Knights Block, "Harrison Corner Thirday, SD". The 1864-65 City Directory shows Joseph W. and Gurdon, both boarding at the Orient House with offices at 228 Lake. The next directory found, 1866, shows Joseph and Gurdon with offices at 19 LaSalle, Chicago, and residence in Waukegan. The same work and residence addresses are shown in the 1867-68 City Directory. In 1868-69, his address is shown as' boards 328 Wabash'; Gurdon is not shown in this year or any subsequent year found through 1878. 1869-70 shows Joseph's business still at 19 LaSalle, 'boards 806 Wabash'. I could not find Joseph listed in the city directories for 1870; however he is found in the 1870 Federal Census. By 1871, Joseph was into the Real Estate business at 804 Wabash Avenue, Ward 4. This directory shows that he was born in Connecticut. One can only imagine what it was like for Joseph and Emma, their family, friends, and business associates, to have lived through the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

    Joseph's name could not be found in the Chicago City Directory from 1872 until 1877-78, where his business is shown as Real Estate at 168 Washington; house at #38, 35th. In 1872 he is shown at 368 Superior, his home as supported by the 1880 Federal Census. By 1893, his residence was 3512 Lake Avenue, Chicago, 32nd Ward. Family lore has it that Joseph owned many theaters throughout the city.

    Joseph's name appears on the Merchant's Chicago Census Report, 1871, as: Williams, Joseph W., Real Estate, residence 804 Wabash Av., Ward 4, born in Connecticut. No other family information is shown. In this same Merchant's Census, a R. C. Hammill is shown who was a commission merchant and justice of the peace at 20 Ulich Block, residence 15 St. Clair, ward 20. The family consisted of one male, 3 females, born in NY. All other Hammills in Chicago on this Census were born in Ireland. Caleb Wild Hammill was a cousin of Joseph's children, meaning that Caleb (called Wild) was Joseph's nephew. C. Wild Hammill was founder of Shearson-Hammill (now part of the Smith-Barney group). He had a home on Long Island which my grandfather, David S. Williams, visited with my grandmother. Wild would send a car (a city-block long limo with driver) to pick them up. It is said that residents along the street would be hanging out of their windows to see who the car was picking up. Wild died in Paris, France of a heart attack. His obituary appeared in the New York Times. (See notes for C. W. Hammill)

    Joseph is found in the 1870, 1880, and 1900 census records. Copies/abstracts are in the Williams family file.

    Joseph m. Emma M. PINE 4 Oct 1865, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Emma b. Abt 1847, Salem, New Jersey; d. 1 May 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Elsie WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1867, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; d. 23 Jun 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; bur. 25 Jun 1893, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Il.
    2. 65. John W. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1869, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    3. 66. Edwin L. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    4. 67. Anna Burton WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 22 Jan 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    5. 68. George Joseph WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    6. 69. Marie Louise WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 12 Apr 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
    7. 70. Gurdon WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 2 Oct 1881.
    8. 71. David Smith WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 26 Apr 1884, Chicago, Cook, Il; d. 8 Dec 1960, Arlington, Va.

  18. William Henry WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 22 Oct 1839, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 11 Mar 1901, New York.

    Notes:
    William, referred to in "A Genealogy of Williams Families" as Henry, attended the district school and worked on his father's farm in his boyhood. He went to college in Providence, RI and received his collegiate education from Brown University. He was a member of the class of 1865. He studied law in the Columbia Law School, New York, and was graduated in 1868. He practiced law and lived in New York City.

    William m. Susan (Susanna) H. HUNTER 3 Sep 1895, Hagerstown, Md. Susan b. of Hagerstown, Md. [Group Sheet]

  19. Benjamin Franklin WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 7 Sep 1841, Ledyard, Connecticut; d. 1 Sep 1916.

    Notes:
    Benjamin attended district schools until he was fifteeen years old. He was then sent to a boarding school in East Greenwich, RI where he studied three years, when he entered Phillips Academy at Andover, MA. At the beginning of the Civil War, he returned to Ledyard where he was one of the first volunteers, but was rejected because of physical disability. He then turned his attention to farming, which was his chief occupation for many years. Later, he turned his attention to the administering of estates, and to the guardianship of the unfortunate and of minors. His excellent reputation for integrity made him a favorite for such work, while his natural business ability insured the carefull management of the properties left in his charge.

    According to a Genealogy of Williams Families, Benjamin lived in Mystic and had 8 children.

    The 1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, Connecticut, National Archives Film T9-0108, page 496C, shows:

    Benjamin F. Williams, age 38, born in Connecticut, both parents born in Connecticut, Farmer
    Louisa Williams, wife, age 38, born in Connecticut, both parents born in Connecticut
    Nathanel Williams, son, age 15
    Frank L. Williams, son, age 13
    Annie L. Williams, Daughter, age 12
    Clarence H. Williams, son, age 7
    Hattie F. Rogers, Servant, age 22
    Herman Hancock, Laborer, age 23

    Benjamin m. Anna Louisa NOYES 4 Feb 1864, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Anna b. 19 Mar 1842; d. 23 Jan 1908. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 72. Nathan WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1865; d. 1892.
    2. 73. Everett WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. INFANT.
    3. 74. Joseph WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. INFANT.
    4. 75. George WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 1869; d. 1876.
    5. 76. Eliza Denison WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 1875; d. 1880.
    6. 77. Frank Lincoln WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1867.
    7. 78. Annie Louise WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1868.
    8. 79. Clarence Henry WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. ABT. 1873.
    9. 80. Everett WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. INFANT.
    10. 81. Joseph WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point d. INFANT.

  20. Abbie Eliza WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 7 Jul 1843, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 1922.

    Notes:
    Abbie Eliza was admitted to the 1st Congregational Church in Ledyard, CT on September 6, 1868. She was dismissed on October 1892 to the Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York, where she lived with her sister, Harriet. She had the old Williams Family Bible.

  21. Orrin Merwin WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 17 Nov 1845, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Mar 1876, Winona, Minnesota.

    Notes:
    The reocord of the 1st Congregational Church in Ledyard, New London County, CT, show that Orin Merwin was baptized as an adult on September 6, 1868 and admitted to the church on the same day. He was dismissed on June 16, 1872.

    Orrin's youth was split between attendance in the district school and work on the farm where he was born. He attended college at Philips Academy, Andover, Mass., and was graduated from Yale in 1869. He studied law with Judge Thomas Wilson, of Winona, Minnesota, and being admitted to the bar, served as city attorney there for several years.

    Gravemarker located in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, CT reads: " Orrin M. Son of Seth & Lucy A. Williams. Born in Ledyard Ct. Nov 17, 1845. Died at Winona, Minn. March 26, 1876." He was an attorney and a Judge in Winona.

  22. Sarah E NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 24 Nov 1835; d. 5 Mar 1836.
  23. Henry B NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 15 Jan 1837.
    Henry m. Ellen HOLMES 10 Jan 1870. Ellen b. Abt 1850. [Group Sheet]

  24. Joseph B NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 26 Nov 1838; d. 30 Jul 1869.
  25. William H NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 4 Apr 1841; d. 24 Sep 1858.
  26. Ellen E NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 27 Jul 1846, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
    Ellen m. John GALLUP, Jr BET. 5 - 11 Oct 1870, Stonington, New London, Connecticut. John (son of John GALLUP, Sr and Roxanna FISH) b. 14 Dec 1844, Groton, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

  27. Theodore NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 25 Aug 1847; d. 27 Oct 1848.
  28. Edwin B NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 27 Jan 1849.
    Edwin m. Eliza TIFT Abt 1871. Eliza b. Abt 1851. [Group Sheet]

  29. G Frederick NOYES Descendancy chart to this point (15.George2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 20 Jul 1858, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

Generation: 4
  1. Charles E. WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1)
  2. Emma Mary WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) d. In infancy.
  3. Frank WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) d. Died Young.
  4. William Henry WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) d. Age 20.
  5. Seth Noyes WILLIAMS, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 22 Oct 1867; c. 28 Aug 1870; d. 4 Oct 1944.
    Seth m. Emily Avery WHEELER 5 Dec 1900. Emily (daughter of Richard Anson WHEELER and Frances Mary AVERY) b. 30 Jun 1855, Stonington , New London , Connecticut; d. 21 Aug 1939. [Group Sheet]

  6. Thomas WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 1858; d. Died Young.
  7. Emma Mary WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1)
  8. Frank WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1)
  9. William Henry WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (23.Eliza3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Zerviah1)
  10. Fanny Stanton PALMER Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eunice3, 5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 26 Dec 1865, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  11. Alden Rossiter PALMER Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eunice3, 5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 17 Jun 1867, Stonington, New London, Connecticut; d. 19 Apr 1886, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  12. Paul Noyes PALMER Descendancy chart to this point (25.Eunice3, 5.Paul2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 8 Oct 1869, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.
  13. Noyes Williams AVERY Descendancy chart to this point (28.Lucy3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 26 Jan 1850.
  14. Arthur Ulysses AVERY Descendancy chart to this point (28.Lucy3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 17 Jan 1853; d. 3 Jul 1880.
  15. Lucy Althaea AVERY Descendancy chart to this point (28.Lucy3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 19 Jun 1856.
  16. Harriett AVERY Descendancy chart to this point (28.Lucy3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1858.
  17. Josie Emma AVERY Descendancy chart to this point (28.Lucy3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 4 Sep 1864.
  18. Lucy WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (32.Gurdon3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1868.

    Notes:
    Lived at Laguna Beach, CA.

    1880 Census, Pennsylvania, shows that she was 12 years old.

    Lucy m. Unknown SETTELLE [Group Sheet]

  19. Elsie WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1867, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; d. 23 Jun 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; bur. 25 Jun 1893, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Il.

    Notes:
    Elsie was baptised as an adult on December 30, 1883, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL. Her sponsor was Miss Ann Waterbury and the Officiant was B. F. Fleetwood.

    The 1880 census shows that Elsie was age 14.

    Parish records for burials shows that Elsie was buried on Sunday, June 25, 1893, her age not given, address, 3512 Lake Avenue; date of death June 23, 1893; cause of death, Heart disease; place of burial, Graceland Cemetery, Officiant: William White Wilson.

  20. John W. WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1869, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  21. Edwin L. WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  22. Anna Burton WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 22 Jan 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

    Notes:
    Ref. Cook Co. Births, 000A5515, 22 Jan 1872.

    Anna was baptised as an adult on February 20, 1887, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Chicago, IL. Parents names not given. Her sponsors were her sister, Elsie Williams, and Miss Lizzie Hammill (perhaps a cousin).

    Anna m. Jay EMERSON [Group Sheet]

    Anna m. Living [Group Sheet]

  23. George Joseph WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

    Notes:
    George was baptised as an adult on February 20, 1887, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL. Names of parents were not given. His sponsors were his sister, Elsie Williams, and Miss Lizzie Hammill (perhaps a cousin). The officiant was B. F. Fleetwood.

  24. Marie Louise WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 12 Apr 1880, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

    Notes:
    Marie Louise (known as Louise), was baptised December 2, 1894. The parish register for St. Mark's Episcopal Church shows here date and place of birth as Chicago, April 12, 1881; parents, Jos. W. and Emma M. Williams; her sponsors as Anna B. Williams, and the officiant as William White Wilson. Her year of birth as 1881 is probably an error because her brother Gurdon's year of birth is also shown as 1881. The Census records show that she was older than Gurdon.

    Marie m. Unknown LEAVENWORTH [Group Sheet]

    Marie m. Living [Group Sheet]

  25. Gurdon WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 2 Oct 1881.

    Notes:
    Gurdon was baptised on April 7, 1895 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Chicago, IL. The parish register shows his place and date of birth as Chicago, October 2, 1881; parents Joseph W. & Emma M. Williams; sponsors, George Williams and Parents; officiant: William White Wilson.

  26. David Smith WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (33.Joseph3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 26 Apr 1884, Chicago, Cook, Il; d. 8 Dec 1960, Arlington, Va.

    Notes:
    A review of the Social Security Death Index shows his date of birth as 16 Apr 1885, SSN 358-28-2418, issued in Illinois.

    The 1920 Federal Census, state of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Supervisor's Dist. #24, Enumeration Dist. #4, 1st Ward, enumerated on January 14, 1920, Avalon Borough, " Florence Avenue, house number 704, shows David S. Williams, Head of House, rental home, male, white, age 35, married, born in Illinois. His father's place of birth is shown as Connecticut and his mother's place of birth is shown as Colorado. His wife is shown as Anna F., age 30, born in New York. Her father's place of birth is shown as Germany and her mother's place of birth as New York. Children are: David S., born in New York, age 9; Paula V.born in Virginia, age 7; and Joseph W., age 5, born in Virginia. A copy of the census page in in the Williams family file.

    David ("Papa") was retired from Remington Rand Corporation as a Vice President. After his retirement, he went to work for the Federal Government, Administrative Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, from which he also retired. In his younger years, he was a salesman for a food distributor. He spent much of his early career in Florida. He was issued SSN 090-07-9176 under the name of David Smith Williams on December 11, 1936 when we worked for Remington Rand. He lived at 324 Eastchester Road, New Rochelle, NY. He was later issued SSN 063-12-8576. His address was 28 Caryl Av., Yonkers, NY. It shows WPA #555184. His Registration Certificate (Selective Service) has his addvess as Netherland Ave., Bronx, NY, and that he "duly registered on April 25, 1942". His physical description is shown as White, Brown Eyes, Gray Hair, and light complexion.

    His obituary (copy in the Williams file) reads: David S. Williams Sr., 77 of 1305 South Thomas St., Arlington, Va., formerly of West Hartford, died Thursday at his home. He was born in Chicago, Ill., and had lived in Arlington for 21 years. He retired 12 years ago from the U.S. Government. He was a census coordinator. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna Hunninghouse Williams; three sons, David S. Williams Jr., of Wethersfield, Warren Williams of Danville, Ill., and Kenneth Williams of Annandale, Va; a daguther Mrs. Frank Cordes of White Plains, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. There will be no calling hours."

    His death certificate shows that he died on December 8, 1960, from suffocation due to Carcinoma of the lung. He also had carcinoma of parotid gland.

    David m. Anna Frederica HUNNINGHAUS 29 Jun 1909, Brooklyn, Ny. Anna b. 16 Oct 1886, Brooklyn, Ny; d. 5 Feb 1961, Arlington, Arlington, Va. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 82. David Smith WILLIAMS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point b. 11 May 1910, Brooklyn, Ny; d. Ct.
    2. 83. Paula Virginia WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 84. Joseph Warren WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point b. 1 Jun 1914, Richmond, Va; d. Il.
    4. 85. Kenneth WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 86. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 87. WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. Nathan WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1865; d. 1892.

    Notes:
    1880 US Census shows Name Nathanel, age 15.

  28. Everett WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) d. INFANT.
  29. Joseph WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) d. INFANT.
  30. George WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 1869; d. 1876.
  31. Eliza Denison WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. 1875; d. 1880.
  32. Frank Lincoln WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1867.

    Notes:
    1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, CT shows Frank, age 13.

    Frank was a salesman for the Tyer Rubber Company of Boston Mass.

    Frank m. Vivian GRISWOLD [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 88. Elizabeth WILLIAMS  Descendancy chart to this point

    Frank m. Living [Group Sheet]

  33. Annie Louise WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1868.

    Notes:
    1880 US Census, Stonington, New London, CT shows Annie L., age 12.

    Annie m. Noyes PALMER [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 89. Mary PALMER  Descendancy chart to this point

    Annie m. Living [Group Sheet]

  34. Clarence Henry WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) b. ABT. 1873.

    Notes:
    Age 7 in US Census, Stonington, New London, CT, FHL Film 1254103

    Clarence m. Mabel E. MORAH [Group Sheet]

    Clarence m. Living [Group Sheet]

  35. Everett WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) d. INFANT.
  36. Joseph WILLIAMS Descendancy chart to this point (35.Benjamin3, 9.Lucy2, 1.Zerviah1) d. INFANT.

  
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