Thomas J. Williams

Thomas J. Williams

• Thomas J. Williams was born circa 1841 in Wales.
• He married Elizabeth J. Morris, daughter of William Morris and Margaret Jones.
• Thomas J. Williams and Elizabeth J. Morris appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at West Lloyd Street. Other members of the household included Jane Williams and Margaret Williams.
• He was a laborer, according to the 1880 census.
• Thomas J. Williams died circa 1884.
• Elizabeth J. Morris became a widow at his death.
• The following appeared on 13 January 1933 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. Elizabeth J. Williams, Lead pioneer who came here 49 years ago, braving the hardships of a stagecoach journey with her three small children, died unecpectedly at her home here about 11:30 o'clock this morning. While Mrs. Williams had been ailing for the past three months and recently had suffered an attack of influenza, she arose and was around the house earlier this morning. The attack came suddenly and Mrs. Williams, calling to a relative and seating herself on her bed, expired within a few minutes.
       She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Cox, of Lead; Mrs. Maggie Slater, of Chadron, Neb., and Mrs. Sarah Rankin, of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Slater, notified of her mother's death, is on her way to Lead. Mrs. Williams also leaves five grandchildren, including Charles Cox and Mrs. C. R. Brown, of Lead, and six great grandchildren.
       Born April 8, 1855, in Wales, Engl, the deceased came to America as a small child with her parents. The family settled in Shenandoah, Pa. She grew up there and was married. Her husband lost his life about 50 years ago in a coal mine accident. A short time later Mrs. Williams decided to come to the Black Hills, and bringing her three small children, made the long trip. She made her home here continuously since that time.
       Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.

• Last Edited: 18 May 2016