The following new message has been added to the Williams Genealogy Forums, on the Williams Genealogy board under the existing topic of Re: MarmaDuke Williams - abstract of will in Tuscaloosa Co., AL... -------------------------------- This Marmaduke Williams is my ggg grandfather's brother. We are represented in the DNA project as Group # 12. This Marmaduke (there were a handfull of relatives also by this name) is the son of Nathaniel Williams and Mary Ann Williamson. He was born 6 Apr 1774, Caswell Co., NC. Married on 25 Dec 1798, Caswell Co., NC to Agnes Payne Harris, b. 2 Jan 1775, Pittsylvania Co., Va, d. 28 or 29 Aug 1850, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Agnes was the widow of Robert Harris. Marmaduke served as North Carolina Representative to Congress from 1803-1809, moved from North Carolina in 1810, settling in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1818. Candidate for Governor, State Senate 1821-1839, Judge of Tuscaloosa County Court 1832-1842. Source: History of Alabama & dictionary of Ala. Biography 4 Volumes by Thomas M. Owens - says Marmaduke Williams died Tuscaloosa, son of Nathaniel & Mary Ann Williams was brother to Robert Williams., Gov. of Miss. Territory. (Owens was Marmaduke's grandson & Ala. State Archivist.) The lineage of this family is located at: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/williams/ --Scott K. Williams, Group NO. 12 participant