Joseph Williard is my great great great grandfather. He was the second Joseph Williard to this family, as the first one died back in Graceham, Frederick County, Maryland, and was buried in the courtyard of the church there. As was the custom of Germans, the next male born was given the name of the deceased child.
Family Members
Parents
William Philip Willyard
1755–1845
Catharine Ritter Williard
1759–1801
Spouse
Rachel Eatinger Williard
1805–1839 (m. 1824)
Siblings
Elizabeth Williar
1782–1785
Philip Willyard
1784–1862
John Williard
1786–1876
Barbara "Barbry" Williard Boosinger
1788–1866
Frederick Willyard
1790–1865
Joseph Williar
1792–1793
Katherine Williard Reed
1794–1873
Benjamin Willyard
1805–1868
Children
Catherine Williard Evitts
1825–1894
Polly Williard Meloy
1826–1881
Elias Williard
1828–1905
Gravesite Details I have repaired the grave site on three occasions. Initially it was kicked over and snapped at the base on two occasions. I ultimately, had to connect the two parts together, then rebuild cement the base and attach the headstone back to it.
