Frances Williams
about 1763–
Virginia, United States
The Life of Frances
When Frances Williams was born about 1763, in Virginia, United States, her father, John Williams, was 34 and her mother, Dianna Elizabeth Coleman, was 31.
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Isham Chastain
1758–
Frances Williams
1763–
Spouse and Children
Isham Chastain
1758–Male
1763–Female
Parents and Siblings
1729–1802Male
1732–1813Female
siblings
(9)
John Williams, Jr.
1752–Male
Elizabeth Sarah Williams
1753–1797Female
William Williams
1754–1813Male
1758–1820Female
1763–Female
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World Events (3)
1776
Age 13
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776 · The Declaration to the King
Age 13
"""At the end of the Second Continental Congress the 13 colonies came together to petition independence from King George III. With no opposing votes, the Declaration of Independence was drafted and ready for all delegates to sign on the Fourth of July 1776. While many think the Declaration was to tell the King that they were becoming independent, its true purpose was to be a formal explanation of why the Congress voted together to declare their independence from Britain. The Declaration also is home to one of the best-known sentences in the English language, stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."""""""
1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital
Age 17
On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.
Name Meaning
English (also very common in Wales): patronymic from William .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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