Robert C. McWilliams

    Robert C. McWilliams,. farmer and stock-raiser, was born in South Carolina August 17, 1820, and is one of eleven children born to David and Margaret McWilliams, who settled in Gibson County, Indiana, in 1837.

    Robert began doing for himself at the age of twenty-one years, and in 1850 began carding wool, which he continued nine years with profit. In 1859 he helped erect the Lynnville Flouring Mill, and after its completion operated the same one year, then embarked in mercantile pursuits. In 1864 he purchased his present place, which consists of 380 acres, and here he has a comfortable and happy home.

    August 8, 1850, he was united in marriage with Mary G. Wilson, who died November 1, 1859, as have also the six children born to their union. March 20, 1860, he wedded Mary Wilson, by whom he is the father of eleven children, the following named yet living: James P., Thomas J., Lewis, Sarah E., Lee, Lucy and Beecher.

    Mr. McWilliams is one of the county's best farmers and most respected citizens. He belongs to the Freemasons, and as a Democrat in politics has served as Township Trustee several terms with credit.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.