James Williams

Male1799–

Brief Life History of James

James Williams was born in 1799, in Kentucky, United States. He married Mary Hinkle on 22 June 1827, in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 4 daughters. He lived in Nicholas, Kentucky, United States in 1850.

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James Williams
1799–
Mary Hinkle
1805–
Marriage: 22 June 1827
Elizabeth J Williams
1830–
Sarah Ann Williams
1833–1920
Margaret E Williams
1838–
Samuel S Williams
1840–1923
Parmelia Armilda Williams
1847–1923

Sources (8)

  • James Williams, "United States Census, 1850"
  • James Williams, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
  • James Williams in entry for Samuel Williams and Yamarto, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    22 June 1827Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
  • Children (5)

    World Events (8)

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 1

    While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

    1801 · Cane Ridge Revival

    Age 2

    The Cane Ridge Revival took place for six days in Cane Ridge, Kentucky. From August 6, 1801- August 12 or 13, 1801, around 20 thousand people gathered together for what was called the Second Great Awakening.

    1830 · The Second Great Awakening

    Age 31

    Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of William , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is also common in Wales. In North America, this surname has also absorbed some cognates from other languages, such as Dutch Willems . Williams is the third most frequent surname in the US. It is also very common among African Americans and Native Americans.

    History: This surname was brought to North America from southern England and Wales independently by many different bearers from the 17th century onward. Roger Williams, born in London in 1603, came to MA in 1630, but the clergyman was banished from the colony for his criticism of the Puritan government; he fled to RI and founded Providence.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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