Thomas Arthur Williams (abt. 1858 - 1935)

Born about 20 Sep 1858 in Rhymney, Monmouth, Wales

Husband of Mary Ellen (Daniels) Williams — married 15 Oct 1890 in Luzerne Co, PA

Descendants

Died 28 Aug 1935 at about age 76 in West Hazleton, Luzerne Co, PA

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Biography

• According to his naturalization papers, Thomas immigrated to the US from Wales on 23 March 1882 through NYC. But a review of ship manifests arriving on 23 March 1882 do not have Thomas listed. However, there is a Thos. Williams, age 24, collier (miner) from England (often used vice Wales) listed on the SS RHYNLAND (William George Raudle, Master) from Antwerp, Belgium that arrived on 20 March 1882.

• Thomas became a naturalized citizen on 12 November 1889, according to naturalization papers, and Prothonotary's Office, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA. (LDS film #1728658)

• Hazleton Plain Speaker, Aug. 29, 1935

Thomas A. Williams, aged 78 years, leading member of the Elks and well known in the Hazleton region as a paving contractor, was found dead in bed yesterday at his home at 10 North Broad street, West Hazleton. A heart attack caused his death in his sleep. Mr. Williams, although not in the best of health the past two years, was in fair condition and was around as usual. Meeting so many old friends at the Elks convention Monday and Tuesday is thought to have unconsciously caused a strain that brought on the end. Mr. Williams was the oldest member of the first class of Elks who were initiated 44 years ago after the lodge was instituted and in membership record stood sixth in Hazleton Lodge No. 200, ranking first after the first five who survive of the group who organized the branch in Hazleton. He was born in Wales and came to America 56 years ago, locating at Freeland* and later coming to Hazleton. He built up a big business as a contractor, specializing in paving and sidewalk work. He was a member of the Men's League of the First Presbyterian church, the Men's League Bible Class of that congregation and held membership in the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Herbert Dinklocker of West Hazleton; Paul Williams of Hazleton; Chester Williams of Philadelphia; Winfield Williams of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Foster Williams of Akron, Ohio, together with seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.

Sources

• *First Presbyterian Church, Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pa. Death Records

Death Thomas A. Williams 28 Aug 1935

• PA Death Certificate

Name: Thomas Williams Gender: Male Race: White Age: 78 Birth Date: 23 Oct 1856 Birth Place: Wales Death Date: 25 Aug 1935 Death Place: West Hazleton, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA Father Name: Geo Williams Father Birth Place: Wales Mother Name: Martha Mother Birth Place:Wales Certificate Number:73345 My note; parents are incorrect should be Lewis and Ann