Person:Dillard Williams (1)

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Dillard Lee Williams
b.9 Jun 1821 Haywood Co, NC
d.21 Aug 1864 Sevier Co, TN, Thomas Cem.
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1799
  1. Passey Williams1799 -
  2. Jennie WilliamsBet 1800 & 1810 -
  3. Collins Williams1814 - 1892
  4. Benson Williams1818 -
  5. John Williams1820 -
  6. Rhoda Williams1821 -
  7. Dillard Lee Williams1821 - 1864
Spouse and Children
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  1. Mary J. Williams1840 -
  2. Martha Williams1842 -
  3. William Williams1845 -
  4. John D. Williams1848 -
  5. Harriett ? Williams1851 -
  6. Marian A. Williams1856 -
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Facts and Events
Name Dillard Lee Williams
Gender Male
Birth? 9 Jun 1821 Haywood Co, NC
Christening? Killed by Rebels in Civil War (probably not a combatant)
Marriage Probably Cocke Co, TNto Julie Ann 'Julian' Bryant
Baptism? 1840 Cocke Co, TN census: 0001-10001
Confirmation? Code: 5-10-15-20-30
First Communion? 1850 Cocke Co census lists Julia Williams as
Occupation? head of household. Mother Nancy, 70, is listed.
Residence? See Notes.
Death? 21 Aug 1864 Sevier Co, TN, Thomas Cem.
Burial? Listed as D. L. Williams, b. 1821, on headstone

1860 Sevier Co census lists Mother Nancy, 80


When Dillard was 20, he was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for "malicious stabbing." He served from December 22, 1841 until December 22, 1843. Conduct was "fair." He was married at the time. (Records of the State Penitentiary)

Dillard joined the Union Baptist Church of Christ on Cosby Highway in 1849. Church minutes note that he "was in a fight with Jesse C. Holoway."

The 1850 Cocke Co, TN census lists

Williams, Julia 32 

    Mary J.   10
    Martha    8
    William   5
    John 2
    Nancy     70

Where was Dillard? They had more children after 1850.

Oral family history says that he was "killed by Rebels" on August 21, 1864, during the Civil War.

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