John Richard Williams

28 February 1757–12 August 1831 (Age 74)
New York City, New York, United States

The Life of John Richard

John Richard Williams was born on 28 February 1757, in New York City, New York, United States as the son of Richard Williams and Kate Baxter. He married Mary Carle in 1780. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 12 August 1831, at the age of 74.

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Family Time Line

John Richard Williams
1757–1831
Mary Carle
1756–1828
Marriage: 1780
Elizabeth "Betsy" Williams
1780–1870
Jacob Williams
–
Jacob Williams
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John Isaac Williams
1784–1873
Samuel Williams
1785–1848
Abraham Williams
1787–1872
Isaac Williams
1789–1863
Polly Ann Williams
1799–1869

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
1780
children

(8)

    Elizabeth "Betsy" Williams

    Female1780–1870Female

    John Isaac Williams

    Male1784–1873Male

    Samuel Williams

    Male1785–1848Male

    Abraham Williams

    Male1787–1872Male

    Isaac Williams

    Male1789–1863Male

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Parents and Siblings

siblings

(3)

World Events (8)

1776

Age 19

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776

Age 19

New York is the 11th state.
1777 · New York Adopts a Constitution

Age 20

The Constitution of New York was adopted by the Convention of Representatives of the State of New York on April 20, 1777. New York’s Constitution preceded and strongly influenced the United States’ Constitution. Three governmental branches were created including the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch made up of two houses.

Name Meaning

English (also very common in Wales): patronymic from William .

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

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  • Legacy NFS Source: John Richard Williams - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: John Richard Williams

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