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     Louise Adlai Willard married Johnny M. [or R.] Greer.^1,3 Louise Adlai Willard was born on 7 Feb 1873.⁴ She died on 1 Oct 1901 at age 28⁵ and was buried at Sardis Cemetery, Union County, South Carolina.⁶

     Melissa Augusta Willard was born on 10 Jun 1827 at Harvard, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Roland Willard and Melissa Warren Olds.¹ Melissa Augusta Willard died on 3 Sep 1843 at Harvard, Massachusetts, at age 16.²

     Roland Willard married Melissa Warren Olds, daughter of Warren Olds and Rejoice Weatherbee, on 6 Apr 1825 at Harvard, Massachusetts.²
     Roland Willard and Melissa Warren Willard appeared on the census of 12 Jul 1870 at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     Willard, Roland, 67, shoemaker, b. Mass.
      , Melissa O., 66, b. Mass.
      , Warren O., 36, farm laborer, b. Mass.³

     Sewall Parker Willard was born on 15 Mar 1835 at Harvard, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Roland Willard and Melissa Warren Olds.¹

     Warren Olds Willard was born c 1831.¹ He was the son of Roland Willard and Melissa Warren Olds.¹ Warren Olds Willard married Helen Rebecca Gerry on 26 Nov 1876 at Harvard, Massachusetts.²

     Francis M. Willey was born on 6 Sep 1936 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.² He was the son of Silas A. Willey and Mildred E. Ridgely.² Francis M. Willey married Judith Ann Lyons on 14 Sep 1957 at Methodist Church, North Prairie, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.² Francis M. Willey died on 3 Jan 2010 at age 73³ and was buried at Siloam Cemetery, Palmyra, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.³
     "Francis, age 73, of Palmyra, passed away on Sunday at Fort Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sept. 6, 1936, to Silas & Mildred (Ridgley) Willey. Francis married Judith Lyons on Sept. 14, 1957, in North Prairie. Francis was a hardworking, devoted man who had a heart of gold and was nothing but pure goodness. He retired from Waukesha Foundry and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He was a volunteer firefighter in Troy Center and Big Bend for many years. He was Santa's helper for many years, and devoted his life to family, helping those children in need by being a foster parent. Although the family never owned a farm, he enjoyed his time working on several area farms.
"He is survived by his children, Terry (Brenda) of Wisconsin, Pamela (William) Lurvey of Palmyra, WI, Michael of Arizona, Timothy (Penny), Mark (Debbie) and Susan (Michael) Swanson, all of Whitewater, WI, and Steven (Ann) of Oconomowoc, WI; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one more on the way; two brothers, Donald of Fox Lake, WI and Silas of Arkansas; and other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith, in 2007; his brothers, James and Robert; and his good friend, Ron Fletcher.
"Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at Mealy's Funeral Home, Palmyra, with the Rev. Duane Goetsch officiating. Burial was at Siloam Cemetery."⁴

     James Freeman Willey was born on 21 Aug 1928 at Hartford, Wisconsin.² He was the son of Silas A. Willey and Mildred E. Ridgely.² James Freeman Willey appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 26 Jan 1997 with the last place of residence listed as Dunbar, Marinette County, Wisconsin. James Freeman's SSN was issued in Wisconsin. Also, his birth date is given as 21 Aug 1928.³ He died on 26 Jan 1997 at age 68.³

     John Henry Willey was born on 18 Sep 1929 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.² He was the son of Silas A. Willey and Mildred E. Ridgely.² John Henry Willey died on 24 Mar 1930.² He was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.²

     Randolph Joseph Willey was born on 28 Dec 1963 at Cascade, Wisconsin.² He was the son of Robert Charles Willey and Rose Theresa Smith.² Randolph Joseph Willey died on 11 Feb 1964 at North Lake, Wisconsin.² He was buried at St. Claire Catholic Cemetery, North Lake, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.²

     Robert Charles Willey was born on 22 Sep 1934 at Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Silas A. Willey and Mildred E. Ridgely.¹ Robert Charles Willey married Rose Theresa Smith on 8 Feb 1957 at St. Clair's Church, North Lake, Wisconsin.¹ Robert Charles Willey died on 9 Oct 2007 at age 73.² He was buried at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin.³
     "LAKE MILLS - Robert C. Willey, 73, of Lake Mills, died on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital.
"He was born on Sept. 22, 1934, in Whitewater, the son of the late Silas and Mildred (Ridgely) Willey. He married the former Rose Smith of Hartford on Feb. 8, 1958.
"Bob owned and operated Big Bobber's Bait & Tackle in Lake Mills. He had also been employed at Miller Auto Parts, Wisconsin Marine and Watertown Metals for 13 years. He also had broadcast the Fishing Report for WTTN Radio there.
"Bob served in the United States Army for 20 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills, the Clarence Bean-Warren George Lake Mills American Legion Post No. 67, the Endl-Gruennert Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3589, Knights of Columbus Council No. 6690, NRA, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
"Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting. In 2004 he participated in the Handicapped Hunt and also was on the cover of the 2005 Deer Report.
"Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rose of Lake Mills; four sons, Ronald of Allentown, Pa., Ralph (Nicole) and Robin (Shannon), both of Lake Mills, and Ryan of Fort Atkinson; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Kyle, Brittney Rose, Benjamin, Kaleb, and Alexis Rose; two stepgrandchildren, Brianna and Kayla; three brothers, Donald (Hildred) of Waupun, Francis of Palmyra and Silas (Marilyn) of Lincoln, Ark; other relatives and friends.
"A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills with Father Robert Hughes as celebrant. Burial will be in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.
"Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.
"The Claussen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
"Claussen Funeral Home 416 W. Lake St. Lake Mills."⁴

     Shirley May Willey was born on 16 Dec 1926 at West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.² She was the daughter of Silas A. Willey and Mildred E. Ridgely.² Shirley May Willey died on 1 Mar 1930 at age 3.² She was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.²

     Silas A. Willey was born on 20 Apr 1899 at Long Prairie, Minnesota.² He married Mildred E. Ridgely, daughter of Gideon Willis Ridgely and Luella May Shirley, on 4 Dec 1924 at Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota.² Silas A. Willey appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Jul 1968 with the last place of residence listed as East Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Silas A.'s SSN was issued in Wisconsin. Also, his birth date is given as 20 Apr 1899.³ He died on 29 Jul 1968 at age 69.⁴ He was buried at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.⁵

     Eleanor Williams alias Sacket was born c 1769.² She married (1) Peter Hammond on 30 Sep 1784 at Westfield, Massachusetts.³ Eleanor Williams alias Sacket married (2) Amos Olds, son of Samuel Old and Abigail Handchit, on 10 Feb 1803 at Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.⁴ Eleanor Williams alias Sacket died on 2 Aug 1849 at Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; "wid. Amos, "a Pensioner", old age, Aug 2, 1849, a. 81⁵" and was buried at Water Street Cemetery, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.²
     On 2 Jan 1844 when Eleanor Olds of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, age 74 (she was age 76 on 24 Sep 1844) applied for a widow's pension under the Act of 1838 (the documents also mention several other such acts), she described herself as widow of Peter Hammond, her first husband, late of Westfield, and presented a transcript from the Congregational Church at Westfield giving the marriage of Eleanor Williams (alias Sacket) to Peter Hammon, both of Westfield, on 30 Sep 1784 and the death of Peter Hammon on 15 Oct 1795 of disorder consumption at age 42. She then married Amos Olds in a winter at the home of Aaron Olds but was not certain of the date, saying she thought it was in Feb. 1802 or 1803. Amos Olds, late of Great Barrington, died in July 1833 (once given as 1834). Her first husband had served as a drummer in the Army of the Revolution. Eleanor Olds signed by mark. Eleanor had a son, John Hammon, living in Great Barrington in 1843 and two or three children by Amos Olds. She was given a pension of $88/year beginning (retroactively) in March, 1843. In Sep 1844, Edward P. Woodworth was appointed guardian of Eleanor Olds of Great Barrington, "an insane person".³

     A. H. Williams married Minnie Queen Olds, daughter of John Newell Olds and Sarah Ann McMillon, in 1902.¹

     Alice Williams married Forest E. Olds, son of William Henry Olds and Jannette R. Stearns, on 2 Feb 1893.¹

     Ann Williams was born c 1619. She was the daughter of John Williams and Ann (?). Ann Williams married John Barker, son of Robert Barker and Catherine Ackworth, c 1632. Ann Williams died bt 16 Mar 1657 - 1658.

     Anne Williams was born on 9 Dec 1600 at St. Mary the Virgin, Wooton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Williams and Jane Shepherd.¹

     Dr. Aubrey H. Williams was born in 1869.² He married Lilla Louise Hutchings, daughter of William Smith Hutchings and Mary Alice Olds, on 26 Dec 1901.¹ Dr. Aubrey H. Williams died in 1953.² He was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.³
     Dr. Aubrey H. Williams and Lilla Louise Williams appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1940 at 1630 Adams, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, as follows:
     29 Williams, Aubrey Hodsdon, head, 70, 4 yrs college, b. Penn., no occupation
      , Lella Hutchings, wife, 63, 4 yrs college, b. Penn.
      , Aubrey Hutchings, son, 37, married, b. Colorado, Elec. Engineer, city and county
      , Dorothy, daughter-in-law, 35, 4 yrs college, b. Ohio, stenographer, telephone co.
The family lived in the same place as of 1 Apr 1935.⁴

     Benjamin Williams was born c 1652 at Taunton, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Richard Williams and Frances Deighton.¹

     Brunette Williams was born on 17 Nov 1856.¹ She married Charles A. Olds, son of Walker Olds and Susan M. Park, on 27 Jul 1882 at Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois.^1,2 Brunette Williams died on 30 Jan 1893 at age 36.¹

     Coral Williams married Stella Olds, daughter of William Henry Olds and Jannette R. Stearns.¹ Coral Williams died on 18 Mar 1891.¹

     Damaris Williams married Daniel Howard, son of Ephraim Howard and Mary Keith, on 16 Jan 1723.¹

     Eleanor Williams was born on 12 Feb 1926 at Akron, Ohio.² She died on 9 Mar 2009 at Cisne, Illinois, at age 83.²

     Elizabeth Williams was born on 24 May 1880 at Polk County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 She married Theron Earle Fowler, son of John Nathan Fowler and Sarah Elizabeth Newman, on 28 Aug 1907 at Polk County, North Carolina.⁴ Elizabeth Williams died on 13 Oct 1938 at Beech Springs Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 58.^1,5 She was buried on 15 Oct 1938 at Wellford Baptist Church, Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.^1,6
     Elizabeth Williams was also known as Queen Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams.⁷
     Her obituary states:
"Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler
"Duncan, Oct. 13. -- Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Fowler, 58, died today after an illness of 10 days. She was a resident of Duncan, route 1.
"Besides her husband, T. E. Fowler, Duncan, route 1, Mrs. Fowler is survived by five daughers, Grace, Jessie, Jeannie, Ruth and Alma Fowler of Duncan, route 1; three sons, Hicks, Biggs, and John Fowler of Duncan, route 1; four brothers, W. D., J. H. and E. W. Williams of Mills Spring, route 2 and C. A. Williams, Flat Rock, N. C; four sisters, Mrs. C. R. Prince of Greer, Mrs. R. H. Jones, Duncan, Mrs. D. D. Gosnell, Spartanburg, route 2, and Mrs. C. R. Bradley, Mill Springs, Route 2.
"The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Welford Baptist church.
"Further announcements will be made by the Wood Mortuary of Greer."
[Mills Spring and Mill Springs are both used in this article.]⁶

     Elizabeth Williams married John Bird, son of Thomas Bird and Ann (?).³ Elizabeth Williams was born c 1647 at Taunton, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Williams and Frances Deighton.² Elizabeth Williams died on 20 Oct 1724.⁴ She was buried at Dorchester North Burying Ground, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁵

     Elizabeth Williams married John Hopkins on 28 Jul 1579 at Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England.¹

     Elizabeth Williams was baptized on 7 Feb 1635/36 at Gloucester, Gloucestersire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Richard Williams and Frances Deighton.¹ Elizabeth Williams died on 15 Feb 1635/36 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.^1,4

     Elizabeth Williams was born c 1605.¹ She was the daughter of William Williams and Jane Woodward.¹
     She "perhaps removed to New England, apparently unmarried. The reference to sister Elizabeth Williams in the wills may be to her."¹

     Eva Grace Williams was born on 23 Dec 1875.¹ She married Clarence Hanford Olds, son of Albert Langford Olds and Emma Josephine Beach, on 22 Apr 1899.¹

     Frances Williams was born c 1562.¹ She was the daughter of John Williams.¹ A Frances Williams was buried on 11 Mar 1581 at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wooton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.²
     Frances Williams was named, as a daughter not yet age 20, in the 1578 will of John Williams.¹