The full biographical sketch as printed, transcribed from the public-domain book. Spelling and wording are the original author’s; a few scanning errors may remain.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Newcomerstown, was born October 1, 1824, in North Wales, and is a son of Evan and Mary (Milton) Williams. He emigrated, in 1855, to Guernsey County, Ohio, where he remained for two years, then went to Coshocton County for seven years, thence to this county. On May 28, 1847, he was married to Adeiiza Hamer, bom in Wales April 16, 1823, and a daughter of Daniel and Jane Hamer. To this union nine children were born, five boys and four girls. Those living are Evans M., David L. and Jane E. Those deceased are David, William, Mary, Adeiiza and two in- fants. Mr. Williams owns eighty acres of land. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has acted as Trustee of the township, also as School Di- rector. He was educated at the common schools ; is a successful farmer and stock-raiser, and a useful and respected member of the community.
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. See the original pages at the Internet Archive.
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