WILLIAMS Family

Descendents of Robert Williams of Roxbury, Mass. (d. Sept 11, 1693)

Submitted by Gil Peterson, Wisconsin

The Williams family spent several years in Centerville, Allegany CO and adjacent Cattaraugus CO before moving to the midwest in 1842. The information does not exist anywhere else. (GP)

Marilla Williams (1815-1894) b 1815 Hartwick twp, Otsego Co NY - d 1894, Webster City, Hamilton CO, IA m 1843 Augustin Beauchaine, Freeport, Stephenson CO IL School teacher - Lived in Centerville ca. 1820-1842   Marilla Williams is from the Robert Williams of Roxbury MA  (1637+) line. Her siblings settled in IL, WI, and IA after they moved from Centerville in 1842. She taught school in Centerville and in Freeport, IL. Her parents John and Sally (Wright) Williams both died when she was about 10 years old and are buried in Centerville Cemetery. A family history is posted below. Any pictures or history of Marilla's many siblings would be much appreciated.  Email: GILBERT PETERSON or, Ron Taylor, Webmaster   Page of Email Responses Received - Williams & Related Families