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3. | Joseph Williams (2.Nancy2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1833 in North Carolina; and died. Notes:
Military Service:
In theCivil War: Co.A, 48th Regiment, NC Troops. Died while serving.
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7. | James Culpepper Williams (2.Nancy2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 16 May 1823 in Anson County, North Carolina; died on 20 Nov 1881 in Union County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Williams Griffin Cemetery, Ansonville Road, Union County, NC
- Military Service: Civil War
Notes:
He acquired approx. 1,300 acres of land.
This excerpt from p. 39 in the book, "Helms Descendants 1720 - 1991" by Gerald Helms and others may help explain why James' middle name was Culpepper:
"The Meadow Branch was organized in 1810, is also one of the oldest churches in Union County. Its name was recently changed to Wingate Baptist Church. Among the settlers of the county just after the Revolutionary War were Sikes, Williams, Bivens, all of whom were from Baptist communities. The Gourdvine Church, near this territory, lost influence; consequently, in 1810 the Meadow Branch was organized. A church building was erected one mile north of the present town of Wingate. The charter members whose descendants still live in the community, came from the Gourdvine Church. JOHN CULPEPPER was among its early ministers, and there conducted services on Sundays, sometimes during the week."
Military Service:
CSA, a Lieutenant in the NC State Militia during the closing years of the Civil War.
James married Martha Jane "Patsy" Griffin on 3 Apr 1845 in Union County, North Carolina. Martha was born on 11 Aug 1824 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jun 1907 in Union County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Thomas Early Williams
was born on 11 May 1846 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 22 Sep 1939 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 23. Geneva Ann Williams
was born on 6 Dec 1847 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 15 Sep 1910 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 24. Mary Evelyn Williams
was born on 25 Apr 1849 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 1931 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 25. Nancy Haseltine Williams
was born on 13 Sep 1851 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 7 Jun 1927 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 26. Margaret Emaline Williams
was born on 24 Oct 1852 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 16 Apr 1891 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 27. Sarah Catherine Williams
was born on 16 Apr 1854 in Union County, North Carolina; died in Nov 1931 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 28. John Herron Williams
was born on 31 Jul 1856 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 31 Jul 1936.
- 29. James Henry Williams
was born on 7 May 1858 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 16 May 1944 in Union County, North Carolina.
- 30. Martha Jane Williams
was born on 26 Sep 1860 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 5 May 1937.
- 31. William Ewell Williams
was born on 29 Jul 1863 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 11 Apr 1939.
- 32. Ellis Culpepper Williams
was born on 4 Feb 1868 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 4 Feb 1930.
- 33. Julia Vann Williams
was born on 4 Jul 1871 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 12 Aug 1950.
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Generation: 4
12. | Fletcher A Williams (4.John3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 10 Jun 1859 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 18 Oct 1863 in Union County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Williams Griffin Cemetery, Ansonville Road, Union County, NC
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