Thanks James, I grew up in Cleveland, OK and knew the granddaughter (Nita Williams Wright Crawford now deceased) of Mary Elizabeth (Molly) that wrote the book and have read it. I am also in contact with her son a Gene Wright in Tulsa, but just never researched the Val Williams line and was hoping it may be connected to by great grandfather William Williams, but see that he is not listed as one of their children. Thanks again, Janie ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Johnston" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [ARSEARCY] Williams >V H. Williams' father was Ambrose Davis Williams, b abt 1797 in KY and > Susan Ann Hardin (so I've been told). They were the parents of: > Benjamin H. b. 1832, TN; "Vol" Valentine H. b Feb 5, 1841, Hardin > Co., TN, d. Feb 12, 1916, Cleveland, OK. Married Mollie Brumley Cole, > widow of Henry Cole; Hardin Moore Williams, b abt 1842, TN; & Joseph > Novil Williams, b. 29 Jan 1828, Hardinville, Hardin co., TN. He > married Elizabeth Greenhaw Robertson 16 May 1867 at Lebanon, Searcy Co., AR. > > More information about Joseph N Williams is available in "1911 Arkansas > CSA Veterans" Vol III. > Mrs. Mollie E Williams, wife of V H Williams wrote an autobiography > entitled "A Thrilling Romance of the Civil War" which talks at great > length about her marriage, and children to/by V H Williams. If you are > interested in the book, get in touch with me off line. > > I've heard that Ambrose was the son of Harden Williams, but have nothing > to back this up. > > JJJ > > Janie wrote: > >> The 1880 Searcy County Ar Census has a Valatine (Valentine H.) >> Williams age 39 born TN father KY, mother TN with wife Mary and >> children Moore, Leweller (Louella) and Emley (Emily) Williams. Is >> anyone doing research on this family, know the father of Val or any >> of his siblings. Mother's name was Susan Williams, living with him >> in the 1880 census age 69 born TN >> Janie >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >