Every one of Jesse's children that are in Arkansas have father listed as being born SC, James's other children on census also state that he is born in SC. I have found only once that one of Jesse children stated he was born anywhere else (however it does state he was born in KY on this mistake) but on the same year census it has Jesse's other children all his list birth place SC. Jesse in the 1850 census states he was born in SC, he lived in the home of James Walker. The only other Williams who came to Christian County was John Williams, as you have said yourself to me, John didn't have a child of Jesse's age. The only person who did have children of Jesse's age & Polly age was James. Also I have received papers on Jesse that state he did come from Christian County before going to Posey Indiana. That put together with the information I received via John G. West also state that James had a son named Jesse & the document that states Jesse was surety of Polly. 1820 Christian Co., KY census which showed the James Williams household consisting as follows: MALES = 1 age 0-10, 1 age 10-15, 2 age 18-26, and 1 age 45-up; FEMALES = 3 age 0-10, 1 age 10-15, and 1 age 16-18. Of coarse Jesse would not have been listed because of the fact he was in Posey County by this time. Land grants to James Williams were as follows: 18 Jan 1799 200 acres on Pond River in Christian Co., KY 22 Apr 1803 400 acres on Pond River in Christian Co., KY 6 Sep 1803 200 acres on Pond River in Christian Co., KY Jesse is clearly listed on the 1820 census of Posey Co living near Calvin's and other Williams's. So is Gillison Price. Kristen -------Original Message------- From: KYCHRIST-L@rootsweb.com Date: 1/27/2004 10:43:34 AM To: KYCHRIST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [KYCHRIST] Williams How many census records do you have Jesse in that gives state of birth? I know the 1850 and 1860. How about the 1870, etc., etc.? Usually, when a place of birth is very consistant throughout a number of census record periods, its about 99% sure that its correct. That doesn't necessarily mean that its correct that both of Stephen Williams parents were born in S.C. Marilyn -----Original Message----- From: Kristen [mailto:mickeysmile440@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 2:18 PM To: KYCHRIST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYCHRIST] Williams I have a copy of the 1880 census of Christian County. Stephen Williams son of James states his father and mother are both born in S.C. Wife listed as Lucy and son Francis M. Williams. I don't know what this means but on every account of Jesse's birth place in census is listed SC. Kristen ==== KYCHRIST Mailing List ==== Christian County KYGenWeb http://www.kyseeker.com/christian ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 ==== KYCHRIST Mailing List ==== Christian County KYGenWeb http://www.kyseeker.com/christian ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237