Alfred Williams

As printed in 1881

ALFRED WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; is a grandson of Bartholoiniiw Williams, one of the early settlers of Stark Co. This pioneer married Miss Elizabeth Farber, a native of New Jersey; they emigrated to Jefferson Co. in 1804, about the same time the Faibers did; Mrs. Williams being the daughter of Philip Farber. After a few years, Williams removed to Pike Tp., purchasing from the government the quarter section now owned and occupied by Simon Rice; he afterwards entered in his son's name the land now owned by Alfred Williams. John Williams, son of Bartholomew, was born Oct. 22, 1800, in Jefferson Co., and when quite small, his parents removed to Pike Tp. By two wives, he was the father of ten children; he was married Aug. 13, 1837, to Miss Sarah Jane Alexander, who was born May 10, 1818, and was the mother of four children — Nancy, now Mrs. John Newhouse; Elizabeth, naw Mrs. J. J. Burnheimer; and William B.,all three of Pike Tp.; the fourth child died when quite small; their mother died May 21, 1844, and Mr. Williims was married a second time, to Mrs. BtMijamin Brothers, formerly Miss Mary McKinney, born Dec. 20, 1813, and by Mr. Williams, she was the mother of six children — Alfred, subject of this sketch; Susan B. died aged 15; Sarah Jane, now Mrs. Joseph Briggle; John Emory, died in childhood; Mary Etta, now Mrs. A. W. Dyrc, of Muskingum Co.; Martha died in childhood. Joim Williams was a member of the M. E. Church, of Sparta. He died of small-pox, June 7, 1871. A short time previous to his death, he was shot by a man named Tceples, without any just provocation; the wound, which ordinarily wouKl not have been fatal, was the indirect cause of his death, as he was taken with smallpox before the bullet wound could heal, and the murderous assault thus had a fatal termination. His son Alfred was born Feb. 26, 1846, and was raised and educated in Pike Tp., where he has always resided. At the present time he owns 183 acres of land, and is engaged farming and raising stock, principally sheep. He was married May 12, 1870, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Nathan and Christina (Welker) Thomas, and they have two children — Ada May, and Walter Clyde.

As printed in History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.