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Scott Asbury Williams

Scott Asbury Williams



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Scott Asbury Williams was born on 24 Jun 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of James Henry Williams and Carrie Estelle Scott); died on 14 Feb 1971 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA; was buried in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
    • Name: Scott Ashbury Williams
    • Residence: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Social Clubs: 20 May 1921, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Troop 23 Holds Weekly Meeting_20 May 1921 W.B. Spotwood Troopmaster. S.A. Williams Joins the troop.
    • Residence: 1925, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1926, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1928, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1929, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1933, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1938, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Military: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1944, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1946, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 6 May 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 6 May 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1951, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1951, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1955, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1956, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1957, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1957, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1958, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1958, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1960, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1960, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1971, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: Feb 1971, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Burial Location: 14 Feb 1971, Jamestown, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

    Family/Spouse: Sallie Dale Williams. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Scott married Edythe Louise Tucker in 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA, and was divorced in Apr 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Edythe (daughter of Alfred Henry Tucker, II and Sarah Jones Williams) was born on 10 Jul 1909 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Aug 2001 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Ruth L Williams was born in 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Nov 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Henry WilliamsJames Henry Williams was born on 14 Aug 1876 (son of George Henry Williams and Betty Lewis); died in 1955 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: DraftBoard: 2; EyeColor: Brown; HairColor: Dark; Height: Medium; PhysicalBuild: Medium
    • Industry: Public School
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: J Henry Williams
    • Name: J. Henry Williams
    • Name: J. Henry Williams
    • Name: J. Henry Williams
    • Name: James Henry Williams
    • Newspaper Clipping: 3 Jan 1903, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 20 Jun 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 2 Oct 1909, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1917, 135 Balm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 41
    • Newspaper Clipping: 3 May 1926, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, 132 North Linden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 53; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker; EnumerationDistrict: 0038; HomeOwnership: Owned; IsEmployed: Yes; LiveOnFarm: No; OwnedRadio: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 0038; ValueOfHome: 2500; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head; Occupation: Teacher
    • Newspaper Clipping: 28 Mar 1939, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery.

    James married Carrie Estelle Scott on 17 Nov 1904 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. Carrie (daughter of Alexander William Scott and Martha Jane Mathews) was born in 1876 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 May 1964 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Carrie Estelle ScottCarrie Estelle Scott was born in 1876 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Alexander William Scott and Martha Jane Mathews); died on 16 May 1964 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Race: White
    • Name: Carrie E Scott
    • Name: Carrie E Williams
    • Name: Carrie Estelle Scott Williams
    • Name: Carrie Estelle Williams
    • Residence: 1880, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, 135 Balm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 33
    • Residence: 1930, 132 North Linden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Linden Street; 52 Age: 52; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0038; Homemaker: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 0038; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Olive Janice Williams was born in 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1990 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 1. Scott Asbury Williams was born on 24 Jun 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Feb 1971 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA; was buried in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
    3. James Henry Williams was born on 10 Mar 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Roger Kenton Williams was born on 18 Feb 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Sep 1989 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Henry Williams was born in Aug 1853 in Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia, USA (son of William Henry Williams and Amanda Williams); died on 18 Oct 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Last Known Residence: 1409 North 4th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Edward Williams
    • Name: George Williams
    • Name: George Williams
    • Name: George Williams
    • Name: Geroge Williams
    • Name: Henry Williams
    • Residence: Single MaritalStatus: Single
    • Job: Employer: Wage Earner
    • Residence: 1900, 1420 1/2 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 46; Occupation: Day Labor; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CityWard: Harrisburg Per??; EnumerationDistrict: 0058; HomeOwnership: Rent; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 4; OwnsFarm: H; YearsMarried: 2; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head
    • Industry: 1910, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Iron Work
    • Residence: 1910, 1409 North 4th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 56; Occupation: Laborer; CanRead: No; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0069; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: Iron Work; LiveOnFarm: House; NativeLanguageCode: English; OutOfWork: N; WeeksOutOfWork: 0; YearsMarried: 11; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 59

    George married Betty Lewis on 19 Jan 1873 in Fauquier, Virginia, USA. Betty (daughter of Father Unknown Lewis and Mother Unknown Lewis) was born in 1854 in Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Betty Lewis was born in 1854 in Albemarle, Virginia, USA (daughter of Father Unknown Lewis and Mother Unknown Lewis); died on 5 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Burial Location: Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Name: Betty Williams
    • Name: Betty Williams
    • Name: Elizabeth Williams
    • Name: Elizabeth Williams
    • Residence: Single MaritalStatus: Single

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Agnes Williams was born on 4 Feb 1875 in Fauquier, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1876 in Fauquier, Virginia, USA; was buried in USA.
    2. 2. James Henry Williams was born on 14 Aug 1876; died in 1955 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Julia Williams was born in Feb 1880 in Virginia, USA.
    4. Irene Elizabeth Williams was born on 26 Feb 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Dec 1965 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Marie Williams was born in May 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  Alexander William ScottAlexander William Scott was born on 31 Dec 1841 in Cheneyville, Rapides, Louisiana, USA; died on 13 Apr 1880 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Veteran: Civil War: USCT
    • Residence: 1880, Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Yellow Hill; North of Bigglerville in Adams County.. Re-interred in Lincoln Cemetery, Gettysburg.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery, Gettysburg. Most likely re-interred from Yellow Hill /Faitmount Church Cemetery

    Alexander married Martha Jane Mathews on 3 May 1866 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha (daughter of Edward Matthews and Annie E Gantt) was born on 31 Aug 1846 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Feb 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1929 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Martha Jane MathewsMartha Jane Mathews was born on 31 Aug 1846 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Edward Matthews and Annie E Gantt); died on 24 Feb 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1929 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Burial Location: 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Undertaker: W. Hooper
    • Name: Jane Mathews
    • Name: Martha J Gray
    • Name: Martha J. Scott
    • Name: Martha J. Scott
    • Name: Martha Jane Gray
    • Name: Martha Jane Mathews
    • Name: Martha Jane Scott
    • Name: Martha Mathews
    • Name: Martha S Gray
    • Name: Martha S. Gray
    • Name: Martha Scott
    • Name: Martha Scott
    • Name: Marthena Gray
    • Name: Marthew Gray
    • Name: Mrs Martha J Gray
    • Name: Mrs Martha J Matthews
    • Residence: 1850, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; 34 Age: 34; Keeping House Occupation: Keeping House; EnumerationDistrict: 044; Widowed MaritalStatus: Widowed; Self RelationToHead: Head
    • Residence: 1884, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Possibly living here when she married William Gray
    • Residence: 1900, Mulberry street, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Mulbery Street; Age: 51; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 8; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 5; YearsMarried: 13; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: Abt 1902; New Lore
    • Obituary: 26 Feb 1929, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Place of Burial: Lincoln Cemetery Penbrook
    Undertaker: W. Hooper
    Date of Burial: 27 Feb 1929
    Age: 82 yrs. 5 mos. 24 days

    Burial Location:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery Penbrook

    Died:
    Age: 82

    Notes:

    Married:
    Fairmount Church on Yellow Hill

    Children:
    1. May L Scott was born in 1867 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. William Kenton Scott was born on 21 Jul 1868 in Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1911 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; was buried in Sep 1911 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Charles Edward Scott was born on 13 Mar 1870 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jan 1948 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Mary Anward Scott was born on 19 Dec 1875 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 3. Carrie Estelle Scott was born in 1876 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 May 1964 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Ada Alverta Scott was born on 22 Sep 1877 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jun 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Emma Gertrude Scott was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Jan 1881 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Henry Williams was born in 1810 in Virginia, USA.

    William married Amanda Williams. Amanda was born in 1815 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Amanda Williams was born in 1815 in Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. William Clarence Williams was born in 1838 in Fauquier, Virginia, USA; died in 1927 in 1332 Williams street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 4. George Henry Williams was born in Aug 1853 in Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Oct 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 10.  Father Unknown Lewis was born in 1820.

    Father married Mother Unknown Lewis. Mother was born in 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mother Unknown Lewis was born in 1825.
    Children:
    1. 5. Betty Lewis was born in 1854 in Albemarle, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Mar 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 14.  Edward Matthews was born in 1800 in Hope Hill, Buckeystown, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died in 1874 in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Yellow Hill, Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Middletown

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Yellow Hill/ Fairmount Cemetery. Re-interred in Lincoln Cemtery Gettysburg.

    Edward married Annie E Gantt. Annie (daughter of Francis Gantt and Mother Unknown Gantt) was born about 1820 in Maryland, USA; died in 1893 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Annie E Gantt was born about 1820 in Maryland, USA (daughter of Francis Gantt and Mother Unknown Gantt); died in 1893 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Matthews
    • Residence: 1870, Butler, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Middletown

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Yellow Hill/ Fairmount Cemetery. Re-interred in Lincoln Cemtery Gettysburg.

    Children:
    1. 7. Martha Jane Mathews was born on 31 Aug 1846 in Biglerville, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Feb 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 27 Feb 1929 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Sarah Matthews was born about 1854 in Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.



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