William A. Williams

    William A. Williams, was born in Licking Township, Blackford County, Indiana, the date of his birth being May 21, 1859, a son of Zadock T. Williams, one of the substantial men of Blackford County. He was reared to manhood at the home of his parents, receiving his education in the district schools. On arriving at manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Nina Parrill, a daughter of Charles W. Parrill, of Grant County, Indiana. To this union three children have been born, named as follows -Florence E., Blanche Delight, and Edith May.

    Mr. Williams has always followed the avocation of a farmer, and although one of the youngest he is one of the most enterprising agriculturists of Blackford County. He removed with his family to their present beautiful farm in 1880, and since that time he has expended $4,000 on the place in buildings and other improvements. His house, which is 28 x 64 feet in size, is one of the most attractive and tasteful farm resid4ences to be found in Licking Township, and his fine substantial barn covers a ground area of 30 x 54 feet, and in fact the entire surroundings show the owner to be  thorough, practical farmer.

    Politically Mr. Williams affiliates with the Republican party. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee, and is classed among the most respected citizens of his community.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.