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James Henry Williams

James Henry Williams



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  1. 1.  James Henry WilliamsJames 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.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Olive Janice Williams  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 3. Scott Asbury Williams  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 4. James Henry Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Roger Kenton Williams  Descendancy chart to this point 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: 2

  1. 2.  Olive Janice WilliamsOlive Janice Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Olive J Williams
    • Residence: 1910, 135 Balm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Picnic and Spelling Bee For Harrisburg Schools p.2: 17 Jun 1919, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Picnic and Spelling Bee For Harrisburg Schools-Olive Williams Competes for Wickersham p.2
    • Newspaper Clipping: 21 Jun 1922, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Graduation: 1923, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Central High School
    • Tennis Club Formed_Olive Williams Secretary: 3 Jul 1924, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennis Club Formed at Phyllis Wheatley YMCA Olive Williams Secretary
    • Newspaper Clipping: 15 Feb 1927, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, 132 North Linden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Linden Street; 23 Age: 23; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0038; RegistrationDistrict: 0038; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Newspaper Clipping: 25 Apr 1932, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Musician: 28 Apr 1932, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 19 Dec 1944, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  2. 3.  Scott Asbury WilliamsScott Asbury Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) 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.

    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. 6. Ruth L Williams  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  3. 4.  James Henry WilliamsJames Henry Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 10 Mar 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: James Henry/Jr Williams
    • Residence: 1930, 132 North Linden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Linden Street; 20 Age: 20; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0038; RegistrationDistrict: 0038; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  4. 5.  Roger Kenton WilliamsRoger Kenton Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: Complexion: Dark Brown; EyeColor: Brown; HairColor: Black; Height: 5 5; Weight: 195
    • Enlistment: MilitaryServiceBranch: NAVY
    • Last Known Residence: Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Race: Negro
    • Veteran: WWII: Chief Yeoman US Coast Guard
    • Yearbook Photo: 1657,2117,2079,2695
    • Yearbook Photo: Negro Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina
    • Name: Dr Roger K Williams
    • Name: Roger K Williams
    • Name: Roger K Williams
    • Name: Roger K Williams
    • Name: Roger K Williams
    • Name: Roger K. Williams
    • Name: Roger Williams
    • Residence: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Social Security Number: 212-38-0609
    • Newspaper Clipping: 1 Mar 1924, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Wickersham School Visits the Telegraph Newspaper Plant --1 Mar 1924
    • Residence: 1930, 132 North Linden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Linden Street; 16 Age: 16; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0038; RegistrationDistrict: 0038; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Musician: 18 Dec 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Musician: 3 Jan 1931, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; John Harris High Pupils -Head Pianist Roger Kenton Williams Perform on Radio _3 Jan 1931
    • Newspaper Clipping: 29 Jan 1931, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Bethel AME Church to Observe Founder's Day_29 Jan 1931
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 2 Feb 1935, Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA; C.B. Kettering of NYC Recorded Roger Kenton Williams at Claflin _2 Feb 1935
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: No Linden Street; 26 Age: 26; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 8; EmploymentCode: 6; EmploymentDetails: School; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 22-43; GradeCompleted: College, 5th or subsequent year; Income: 25; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; LanguageSpoken: English; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; TempAbsent: Yes; UsualClassOfWorker: Wage or salary worker in private work; UsualIndustry: College; UsualOccupation: Teacher; UsualOccupationCode: V10 98 1; WeeksWorked: 0; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Military Draft: 16 Oct 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 26
    • Military Enlistment: 30 Jun 1942; 28 Age: 28
    • Wedding Announcement: 10 Jul 1942, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marriage of Roger Kenton and Beryl Warner Williams
    • Newspaper Clipping: 16 Oct 1945, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA; Chief Yeoman Roger Kenton Williams Discharged From US Coast Guard _16 Oct 1945
    • Military Discharge: 19 Oct 1945; 31 Age: 31
    • Residence: 1947, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1950, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; 36 Age: 36
    • Newspaper Clipping: 14 Apr 1955, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; Morgan Set For Opening of Chemistry and Physics Building Dr. Roger K Williams Presiding_14 Apr 1955
    • Residence: 1956, Maryland, USA; 42 Age: 42
    • Job: 29 Oct 1971, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Dr Williams Appointed Morgan Vice-President _29 Oct 1971
    • Residence: 1989, 4905 The Alameda, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; Ph.D. in Psychology

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    75 Age: 75

    Roger married Beryl E. Warner on 8 Jun 1942 in Maine, USA. Beryl was born in May 1912 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA; died in May 1999 in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA; was buried in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Scott Warner Williams  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Ruth L WilliamsRuth L Williams Descendancy chart to this point (3.Scott2, 1.James1) 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.

  2. 7.  Scott Warner WilliamsScott Warner Williams Descendancy chart to this point (5.Roger2, 1.James1)



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