Family:John Williams and Jane Powell (1)

History of Hillsdale county. Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Published Philadelphia: Everts & Abbott 1879; page not numbered, between pages 190 & 191

John L. Williams was born in Clarkson, Monroe Co., N. Y., and came to Michigan with his father, as above stated, and did his share to clear up and improve the land purchased by his father, about two hundred acres of which he now owns, and on which he has built a beautiful home. Like his father, he is a strong Republican, and takes an active interest in political matters. He was elected town clerk in 1860, which office he held ten years. He is not a member of any church, but takes an active part in advancing church interests, and is now one of the trustees of the Congregational Church of Wheatland. On the 20th day of May, 1855, he was married to Miss Jane E. Powell, daughter of Jonathan L. and Sophronia (Glover) Powell, who was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Oct. 31, 1832. Their union has been blessed with two children,-Lewis P., born March 5, 1856, and Maria E., born July 13, 1861; died May 12, 1863.

1. ↑ History of Hillsdale Co, MI, Published Philadelphia: Everts & Abbott 1879
   pg 190b.