Hi Susan (and any other Williamson researchers), I may have connections, but I definitely have more questions. I have a John P. born c. 1864 in Indiana County, and his uncle, John Penn Williamson, b 30 Oct. 1838-29 Jun 1862, also b. in Indiana County, part of my Hiram Williamson line from Delaware and Chester counties. I have extensive descendant information on this line, but am trying to definitively connect Hiram farther back. I also have a John, d 1804 at Londongrove, with sons David, Francis and John, and daughter Margaret, but have not connected this line anywhere yet. My primary Williamson line is one I am also trying to connect. Lutheran as of the 1791 marriage, but later Presbyterians, I have ggggreat-grandfather Hiram Williamson (1 Dec 1765-11 Dec 1843) who I am trying to connect as a son of James Williamson of Upper Darby Township, with neighbors Jonathan Evans and Joseph, Thomas and Samuel Kirk. There is a family story that young Hiram was a messenger boy for George Washington at Valley Forge. While these stories are told all over the place, I wouldn't give it much credence, except for the bits and pieces I've found, which make me wonder if it is true, and confirming the connection with the right James is the key. I have Hyram (Sp) by himself in the 1790 census at Darby Twp., Delaware County. On 31 Mar 1791, he marries Sarah Evans, daughter of Jonathan Evans and Sarah Kirk, granddaughter of Joseph Kirk and Ann Hood, (James Williamson's neighbors and all traceable in Darby Friends Meeting records when it was still part of Chester County.) Hiram and Sarah's marriage is at St. Michael's & Zion Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and recorded in the IGI extracted files and various genweb sites, but also in son William Williamson's family bible, which confirms the connection to my Indiana County, PA and Henry County Illinois family notes. Jonathan Evans's will also confirms the Williamson connection, http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/delaware/wills/e/evans-j2.txt and another daughter, Eunice, also married a Samuel Williamson. This wedding was Presbyterian, 28 Nov 1788, at Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I do not know what connection Samuel has, but have seen something that dissuades me from believing he is Hiram's brother. He may, despite my doubts, be a brother, or more likely, a cousin. I have not had much luck tracing them further. Hiram is buried in Indiana County, PA as a Revolutionary War Vet and one son, Hiram Jr., claimed Indiana county as his 1800 or 1801 birthplace. Hiram is still in Upper Darby in the 1800 census, (with wife and three sons) however, not showing in the Indiana county census until 1820, and land records in the 1830s. I have seen where someone referred to him as James Hiram Williamson, but received no explanation for the designation. I have not seen his name in any Revolutionary War lists, but have James Williamson on a list of those who signed the Oath of Allegiance with George Washington at Valley Forge, http://colonialancestors.com/revolutionary/oath3.htm which lists him as a wagon conductor. This James is not to be confused with Lieutenant James Williamson, with the 7 Pennsylvania Regiment, on page 10 of the same record. Lt. James is ten years older than Hiram, too young to be his father, but again, possibly a cousin, or even an older brother. I have not seen any will for James of Upper Darby or James the wagoneer, and cannot confirm that they are one and the same person, but if he is, and is Hiram's father, this would have put him in the encampment, making the possibility of the story true. A bright lad with knowledge of the local roads and countryside would make young Hiram a likely choice to run messages when needed. With the pieces I have here, can anyone shed further light on my little headbanger, either naming Hiram's parents or giving me another way to confirm these connections? Thank you for your patience with my little book. In peace, MaryAnn Opet in Northern California The children of Hiram WILLIAMSON and Sarah EVANS are: 3. i. Jonathan WILLIAMSON, b. 14 Apr 1792, Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 1882, Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 4. ii. Eli WILLIAMSON, b. 5 Dec 1795, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 17 Jun 1863, Western Twp., Henry County, Illinois. 5. iii. William G. WILLIAMSON, b. 16 Feb 1799, Huntingdon or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 1871, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. 6. iv. Hiram WILLIAMSON, b. 1 May 1800 or 1801, Huntingdon or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 27 Jul 1880, Near Orion, Henry County, Illinois. (this is my line) 7. v. Sarah WILLIAMSON, b. 18 Apr 1803, Indiana or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 29 Mar 1886, Orion, Henry County, Illinois. vi. Joshua WILLIAMSON, b. Abt. 1809, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; d. Illinois. 8. vii. Mary WILLIAMSON, b. 14 Oct 1810, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; d. 29 Dec 1894, Illinois. On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Susan Maddox <[email protected]> wrote: > One of my family lines is Williamson - am trying to go back further - and > wondered which of the Williamson lines yours was - mine is the non-Quaker > line - were Presbyterian in the later years - My great-great -grandfather > was John P Williamson - have 2 generations back from him - one being Robert > - can't remember right now without looking it up - they were from > Phoenixville in Chester Co - at least John P was > Susan > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Adam's Mom <[email protected]> > *To:* Rose Schaer <[email protected]> > *Cc:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Sun, December 20, 2009 6:37:26 AM > *Subject:* Re: [PaOldC] akins 1753-1818 > > (Kirk, Hood, Elliot, Mercer, Townsend, Baker, Yarnall, Johnson, > Hadley, Miller, Evans, Williamson, Clayton, Speakman, Dampman and Frescoln > just a few of my direct ancestors from early Chester or Delaware Counties) > > > >

Mary Ann - your information is very interesting - am sending you what I have as of now John Williamson d 1830 married Rebecca Chrisman 1798-1872 Their children were A)a daughter and B) a son C) Robert Barclay Williamson 1823-1900 - m Susan Quitner 1826-1899 Robert's children were  1) Annie Williamson d 1914 who married a Mashman 2) John P Williamson 1846-1900 who married Mary Mathilda Tyson 1848-1887 - my great great grandfather - P may stand for Phoenix since that was an uncle's middle name John P's children were Samuel Tyson Williamson  1868-1912 who married Emma Julia Carrio 1871-1936 - my great grandparents and  Susan Williamson 1873-1950 who married William Henry Swier, Jr 1867-1930 I have info on my line as well as on Susan's line from a relative I got in contact with 3)George A Williamson 1848-1914 4)Rebecca Williamson 1849-1914 who married Luskens, Robarts and Peterson 5)Jacob W Williamson 1855-1914 6) Lewis Williamson 1859-1914 who married Mary G b 1860     children      Mabel B Williamson 1855     Mary E Williamson 1888     Lottie May Williamson 1891     Annie M Williamson 1894     Lewis S Williamson 1896 7) Robert Williamson 1862-1914 married Annie Buckley This is what I am working on from wills and other information I have found - not totally sure of any but the info on Robert Barkley Williamson and the lines of John P and Susan brother and sister - still need to verify some - and want to go back further if I can find the missing link Sorry this turned to green - don't know what I hit to make it so and don't want to lose what I have written Susan Maddox in Macon GA ________________________________ From: Adam's Mom <[email protected]> To: Susan Maddox <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Sun, December 20, 2009 8:55:08 PM Subject: Re: [Williamson branch Hi Susan (and any other Williamson researchers), I may have connections, but I definitely have more questions.  I have a John P. born c. 1864 in Indiana County, and his uncle, John Penn Williamson, b 30 Oct. 1838-29 Jun 1862, also b. in Indiana County, part of my Hiram Williamson line from Delaware and Chester counties.  I have extensive descendant information on this line, but am trying to definitively connect Hiram farther back.  I also have a John, d 1804 at Londongrove, with sons David, Francis and John, and daughter Margaret, but have not connected this line anywhere yet. My primary Williamson line is one I am also trying to connect. Lutheran as of the 1791 marriage, but later Presbyterians, I have ggggreat-grandfather Hiram Williamson (1 Dec 1765-11 Dec 1843) who I am trying to connect as a son of James Williamson of Upper Darby Township, with neighbors Jonathan Evans and Joseph, Thomas and Samuel Kirk. There is a family story that young Hiram was a messenger boy for George Washington at Valley Forge.  While these stories are told all over the place, I wouldn't give it much credence, except for the bits and pieces I've found, which make me wonder if it is true, and confirming the connection with the right James is the key.   I have Hyram (Sp)  by himself in the 1790 census at Darby Twp., Delaware County.  On 31 Mar 1791, he marries Sarah Evans, daughter of Jonathan Evans and Sarah Kirk, granddaughter of Joseph Kirk and Ann Hood, (James Williamson's neighbors and all traceable in Darby Friends Meeting records when it was still part of Chester County.)  Hiram and Sarah's marriage is at St. Michael's & Zion Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and recorded in the IGI extracted files and various genweb sites, but also in son William Williamson's family bible, which confirms the connection to my Indiana County, PA and Henry County Illinois family notes.  Jonathan Evans's will also confirms the Williamson connection, http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/delaware/wills/e/evans-j2.txt  and another daughter, Eunice, also married a Samuel Williamson. This wedding was Presbyterian, 28 Nov 1788, at  Third Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  I do not know what connection Samuel has, but have seen something that dissuades me from believing he is Hiram's brother.  He may, despite my doubts, be a brother, or more likely, a cousin. I have not had much luck tracing them further.   Hiram is buried in Indiana County, PA as a Revolutionary War Vet and one son, Hiram Jr., claimed Indiana county as his 1800 or 1801 birthplace.  Hiram is still in Upper Darby in the 1800 census, (with wife and three sons) however, not showing in the Indiana county census until 1820, and land records in the 1830s.  I have seen where someone referred to him as James Hiram Williamson, but received no explanation for the designation.  I have not seen his name in any Revolutionary War lists, but have James Williamson on a list of those who signed the Oath of Allegiance with George Washington at Valley Forge, http://colonialancestors.com/revolutionary/oath3.htm which lists him as a wagon conductor.  This James is not to be confused with Lieutenant James Williamson, with the 7 Pennsylvania Regiment, on page 10 of the same record.  Lt. James is ten years older than Hiram, too young to be his father, but again, possibly a cousin, or even an older brother.  I have not seen any will for James of Upper Darby or James the wagoneer, and cannot confirm that they are one and the same person, but if he is, and is Hiram's father, this would have put him in the encampment, making the possibility of the story true.  A bright lad with knowledge of the local roads and countryside would make young Hiram a likely choice to run messages when needed.  With the pieces I have here, can anyone shed further light on my little headbanger, either naming Hiram's parents or giving me another way to confirm these connections?  Thank you for your patience with my little book. In peace, MaryAnn Opet in Northern California The children of Hiram WILLIAMSON and Sarah EVANS are: 3.    i.    Jonathan WILLIAMSON, b. 14 Apr 1792, Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 1882, Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 4.    ii.    Eli WILLIAMSON, b. 5 Dec 1795, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 17 Jun 1863, Western Twp., Henry County, Illinois. 5.    iii.    William G. WILLIAMSON, b. 16 Feb 1799, Huntingdon  or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 1871, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. 6.    iv.    Hiram WILLIAMSON, b. 1 May 1800 or 1801,  Huntingdon or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 27 Jul 1880, Near Orion, Henry County, Illinois. (this is my line) 7.    v.    Sarah WILLIAMSON, b. 18 Apr 1803, Indiana or Delaware County, Pennsylvania; d. 29 Mar 1886, Orion, Henry County, Illinois.     vi.    Joshua WILLIAMSON, b. Abt. 1809, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; d. Illinois. 8.    vii.    Mary WILLIAMSON, b. 14 Oct 1810, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; d. 29 Dec 1894, Illinois. On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Susan Maddox <[email protected]> wrote: One of my  family lines is Williamson - am trying to go back further - and wondered which of the Williamson lines yours was - mine is the non-Quaker line - were Presbyterian in the later years - My great-great -grandfather was John P Williamson - have 2 generations back from him - one being Robert - can't remember right now without looking it up - they were from Phoenixville in Chester Co - at least John P was >Susan > > > > ________________________________ From: Adam's Mom <[email protected]> >To: Rose Schaer <[email protected]> >Cc: [email protected] >Sent: Sun, December 20, 2009 6:37:26 AM >Subject: Re: [PaOldC] akins 1753-1818 > >(Kirk, Hood, Elliot, Mercer, Townsend, Baker, Yarnall, Johnson, >Hadley, Miller, Evans, Williamson, Clayton, Speakman, Dampman and Frescoln >just a few of my direct ancestors from early Chester or Delaware Counties) > > > >