I was wondering if anyone knows if any research has been done on the Williams families of Shenandoah for the late 1700-1800's? Are there any books written, or published research on the families for this time period? When looking for information on these families, the allied families (those married into the families) all have information provided by researchers, but the Williamses never seem to have had any research performed. For example, when looking at family trees on Ancestry.com, the record of Phillip Orndorff who married Eleanor Williams in 1795. The record goes back at least 2 generations for Phillip giving birth and death dates, parents, etc, while no info is given for Eleanor - no parents, no dates. I find this true for most of the early Williamses of Shenandoah - whether they are male or female. I've hit a brick wall in my research of my Williams family, and living in Florida, I have to rely on records I order from the LDS, or published online for clues to direct my research. I am now looking at the families I find on the census for clues to connections, but I am having a difficult time finding any familial relationships.

Brenda and Curtis wrote for this information. I have need of such info as well. I have been stuck on Margaret Peggy Wilson for years! She was orphaned (means father died, mother may have been living still) at the time of her marriage to Samuel Hupp in Shenandoah Co., VA, in 1796. The marriage bonds show she had a guardian, Benjamin Williams, at that time. I know nothing more, except for her birth date, 1 Aug 1774 in VA, and death date, 7 Oct 1851 in Licking Co., OH. I wonder if Benjamin Williams was related to the Wilson family, maybe through his wife, or Peggy's mother? Or some other way, business, or ? Thanks for any help. Joyce snip > > I was wondering if anyone knows if any research has been done on the Williams families of Shenandoah for the late 1700-1800's? Are there any books written, or published research on the families for this time period? > snip

Joan Hacket has 383 Williams on her website. I have it bookmarked. I am sure there is a better way to get there; but try this. 1) http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com 2) Type: Sealock in the blank for "Advanced Search". You may need to click to another page until you find: 3) under the "Database" section, the name Sealock. (I know, sounds confusing.) 4) Going to the INDEX. Click on the W. Up will come all the "W" surnames, including Williams. I don't know if yours are there or not. I wish you a lot of luck.. Shirley Starks > Brenda and Curtis wrote for this information. I have need of such info as > well. snip > I know nothing more, except for her birth date, 1 Aug 1774 in VA, and death > date, 7 Oct 1851 in Licking Co., OH. I wonder if Benjamin Williams was > related to the Wilson family, maybe through his wife, or Peggy's mother? Or > some other way, business, or ? > > Thanks for any help. > > Joyce > > I was wondering if anyone knows if any research has been done on the > Williams families of Shenandoah for the late 1700-1800's? Are there any > books written, or published research on the families for this time period? > > > snip