Fredonia Rachel (Adams) Williams (1846 - 1932)

Born 28 Jan 1846 in Henderson, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Sanford Nuton Williams — married 1863 in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

Died 3 Apr 1932 at age 86 in Huntingdon, Carroll, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Fredonia Rachel Adams was born 28 Jan 1846 in TN. Her parents were T.C. Adams and Mary Milam. ^[1]

In 1850, Fredonia, 5, was living in Henderson, TN with her presumed parents, Thomas O, 35, and Mary, 29. Also in the household were Archibald, 10, William H, 7, and Janes, 3. Fredonia was born in TN.^[2]

In 1860, F.R, 13, was living in Lexington, Henderson, TN with her parents Tohs C, 46, and M.L, 40. Also in the household were A.C, 20, W.H, 16, Q.J, 11, J.H, 9, A.E, 6, and C.F, 3.^[3]

In 1880, Fredonia, 33, was living in Huntingdon, Carroll, TN with her husband, S.N, 38. Also in the household were Ja, 10, and Thos N, 2. S.N. was a merchant. Fredonia was keeping home but had "female Dis".^[4]

Freedonia R. Wiliiams was the widow of Sanford N. Williams. He served in the G2 & G7 Tenn. Cav. in the US Civil War. She filed for widow benefits on 6 Jan 1906. ^[5]

In 1910, a widowed Fredonia R, 63, was living in the household of Huntingdon, Carroll, TN with her son, Joe B, 40 and his wife, Jessie J, 40. Also in the household were Jaseph N, 15, Mildred H, 10, and Mary E, 7. Fredonia had given birth to 2 children, 1 still alive. Joe B. and Jessie J had been married 16 yrs. She had given birth to 3 children all still alive. Joe B. was a salesman at a dept store. Fredonia was living on her own income. ^[6]

In 1920, Dona, 73, was living in Huntingdon, Carroll, TX with her son B.J, 58, and daughter in law, Jessie, 50. Also in the household were Newt, 25, Mildred, 20, and Mary E, 17. Mary owned her home free. B.J. and Newt were both traveling salesmen. ^[7]

In 1930, Fradonia, 84, was living in Huntingdon, Carroll, TN in the household with her son, Benjamin J, 60 and his wife, Jessie J, 60. Joseph N. William was living next door. Benjamin owned his house worth $5,000. Benjamin was a traveling salesman for Brush Co. of Milwaukee. ^[8]

Fredonia Rachel Williams married to S.N. Williams, who preceded her in death. She died 3 Apr 1932 in Huntingdon, Carroll, TN. Her cause of death was broncho-pneumonia with 4-day duration ^[1] She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Huntingdon, Carroll, TN. The dates on her tombstone are 28 Jan 1846-3 Apr 1932. ^[9]

Her will was probated 16 Apr 1932 in Carroll, TN. She leaves everything to her only living child, Benjamin Joseph Williams. ^[10]

• Fredonia Rachel Adams is the daughter of Thomas C. Adams.

• Fredonia Rachel Adams is the spouse of Sanford Nuton Williams.

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92410084/fredoonia-rachel-adams.

• Oak Hiss Cemetery.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2376&h=673372&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=60525: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3. Certificate Number: 6789
2. ↑ "1850 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8054&h=6236100&tid=&pid=&queryId=c8f6926f3d266fc02e45606057a54c5a&usePUB=true&_phsrc=HvO3950&_phstart=successSource: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1850; Census Place: District 8, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 883; Page: 171B
3. ↑ "1860 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=7667&h=19250504&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2376: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 805256
4. ↑ "1880 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=6742&h=9368218&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=7163: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1880; Census Place: Huntingdon, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Page: 119B; Enumeration District: 016
5. ↑ "U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=4654&h=11708159&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6224: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288
6. ↑ "1910 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=7884&h=139098494&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2376: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntingdon, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375504
7. ↑ "1920 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=6061&h=12809862&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2376: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1920; Census Place: Huntingdon, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1731; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 29
8. ↑ "1930 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=6224&h=68359128&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6061: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Year: 1930; Census Place: Huntingdon, Carroll, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341970
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 September 2020), memorial page for Fredonia Rachel Adams Williams (28 Jan 1846–3 Apr 1932), Find a Grave Memorial no. 92410084, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Descendant Seeker (contributor 46829194).
10. ↑ "Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?_phsrc=HvO3960&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&indiv=1&dbid=9176&gsfn=Fredonia%20Adams&gsln=Williams&new=1&rank=1&uidh=vxs&redir=false&gss=angs-d&pcat=36&fh=8&h=4205324&recoff=&ml_rpos=9&queryId=93289aa8c68fad55bed12ca62c03a097: accessed 5 Sep 2020). Citing Carroll County, Tennessee, Loose Wills, 1905-1949; Indexes, 1852-1949; Author: Tennessee. Probate Judge (Carroll County); Probate Place: Carroll, Tennessee