Margaret Williams

b. April 1880, d. 1962
  • Margaret Williams was born in April 1880 in Pennsylvania.
  • 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 Margaret Williams, Jane Williams.
  • Elizabeth J. Morris appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 409 South Mill Street. Other members of the household included Margaret Williams, Sarah F. Williams and William Parry.
  • Elizabeth J. Morris appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 507 South Mill Street. Other members of the household included Margaret Williams, Mary Violet Law.
  • She was employed as a bookkeeper by the electric light company, according to the 1910 census.
  • She married Don Ed Slater on 5 June 1912 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at South Mill Street, with Rev. G. H. Starring officiating.
  • The following appeared on 6 June 1912 in the Lead Daily Call: A very interesting wedding was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock on South Mill steet, at the home of the bride, Miss Margaret Williams. Don E. Slater was the fortunate groom. Rev. G. H. Starring performed the ceremony that made them one. Mrs. R. Pringle at the piano played the wedding march, two little girls carried flowers and the rign, and John C. Morris was the best man and Miss Ethel Gregory was the bridesmaid. The beautiful ring cervice was used, and union was sun consumated.
         The bride has been for several years the efficient clerk in Robert Pringle's store, and the groom, Don e. Slater has been the trusted engineer for sixteen years on the C. & N. W. R. R.
         A large number of friends and relatives from Rapid City, Belle Fourche and Terraville and Chadron, Neb. were present. Presents, too, were many and well chosen for the purpose intended. After the service the photographer was present and soon took with him a fine picture for his gallery and the homes that will receive them. Then came the bountiful dinner, complete with the best that skill could provide.
         The 5:30 train took the young couple on their honeymoon trip to the far east, into the great state of Vermont.
         We wish them a safe return, and a long, happy and useful life.
  • The following appeared on 9 November 1917 in the Lead Daily Call: (Deadwood) Mrs. Maggie Slater of Chadron accompanied by her little child, was an arrival on the Northwestern and proceeded at once to Lead where she will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams for a week or so.
  • The following appeared on 27 June 1918 in the Lead Daily Call: (Deadwood) Mrs. Maggie Slater and little child, of Chadron are visiting Mrs. Slater's mother, Mrs. Mary [sic] Williams of Lead.
  • Don Ed Slater registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Dawes County, Nebraska, while living with his wife Margaret at 419 Shelton in Chadron, and employed as an engineer by Chicago & North Western Railway.
  • Don Ed Slater and Margaret Williams appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska, at 419 Shelton Street. Other members of the household included Thomas Don Slater and Eleanor Elaine Slater.
  • Don Ed Slater and Margaret Williams appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Chadron, Nebraska, at 419 Shelton Street. Other members of the household included Thomas Don Slater and Eleanor Elaine Slater.
  • 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.
  • Don Ed Slater and Margaret Williams appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Chadron, Nebraska, at 419 Shelton Street.
  • The following appeared on 19 October 1954 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. George E. Cox, 76-year-old pioneer resident of Lead, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday at the Homestake Hospital in Lead where she had been a patient since Sept. 20.
         Mrs. Cox, the former Jennie Williams, was born April 9, 1878 in Shenandoah, Pa. and came to the Black Hills by stagecoach at the age of nine years. She had made her home in Lead for the past 67 years, most of that time at 506 South Bleeker street.
         She as married on Sept. 9, 1899 to George E. Cox, who preceded her in death, as did their two children, Margaret and Charles.
         Mrs. Cox was one of the oldest members of the Christ Episcopal Church of Lead.
         Surviving is an only sister, Mrs. D.E. Slater, who is in Lead from Chadron, Neb. and two granddaughters, Mrs. Bud Lloyd and Mrs. Oleon Parker, both of Montpelier, Ida.
         The granddaughters are expected to arrive in Lead Wednesday evening to attend funeral services tentatively scheduled for Thursday afternoon at McColley Funeral Home where the body lies in state.
  • Margaret Williams died in 1962.
  • She was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska.
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2016

Family: Don Ed Slater b. 26 February 1873, d. 23 June 1962