Henry E. Williams

    Henry E. Williams, a prominent citizen and native of Ohio Township, was born September 1, 1832, being the elder and only one now living of two children born to Isaac and Jane (Wright) Williams, who were natives of North Carolina and Warrick County, Indiana, respectively. About the year 1810 the father, together with his parents, settled in Vanderburg County, Indiana, and a year later removed to Warrick County.

    Henry E. always remained at home with the exception of four years while merchandising at Newburgh. September 8, 1859, his marriage with Caroline M. Schrader was solemnized and four of their six children are yet living, as follows: Eva (Mrs. C. C. Anderson), Nannie (Mrs. C. M. Alexander), Ed H. and Ida.

    Mr. Williams is a farmer by occupation and owns a large tract of land within the county. He is enterprising, energetic and a thorough-going business man. A stanch Republican in politics, he manifests a keen interest in the prosperity of the county and is liberal in his aid to all charitable and benevolent institutions.

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