Source, "History of Rutland County." by Smith & Rann, 1886. Page 952. WILLIAMS, EDWARD, Pawlet, p.o. Granville, N.Y., was born in this town in 1793, and died in 1865. His wife was Laura Thomson ; she was born in Granville, N.Y., in 1807, and was married in 1853 ; she and her nephew, Edwin R. Thomson and his wife, Louise F., now occupy the old homestead, which was purchased from the government by Nathan Williams, and has remained in the family ever since. Mr. Thomson served in the 123d New York Regiment, Co. K. Volunteer Infantry, from August 20, 1862, to the close of the war in 1865. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.