Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Pa/VenangoObits?read=432 Surname: Williams, Reese ------------------------- Geo. W WILLIAMS was born Sept. 11th, 1850, departed this life at the home of his daughter Mrs. T M ADAMS near Cullison March 30th, 1926 aged 75 years, 6 mo., and 19 days. He was born and raised near Franklin, Venango Co., Pa. On Jan. 1, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Carolin REESE. Eight children were born to this union, five of whom are living, 3 daughters and two sons. His wife dying on Jan. 31, 1914. They came to Pratt in Sept., 1884 settling near Pratt, Kansas, where he has made his home ever since. Besides his children he is survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. J S Thomas of Pratt. Mr. D H Williams of Cullison and Mr. R H Williams of Pennsylvania. Twenty three grand children and five great grandchildren. Thirty-five years ago Brother Williams was converted and confessed Christ as his Savior during revival services held at Mount Pleasant school house under the ministry of Rev. D P Rowe. He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and loyal citizen. Another of our old settlers had taken his journey into the Great Beyond, for "He looked for a city that hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." "Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfares's past, The battle's fought, the race is won And thou art crowned at last." The funeral services were at 2 pm Friday, Apr. 2, 1926 conducted by Rev L W Kemp of Pratt from the home of his daughter Mrs. Adams near Cullison. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery at Pratt.