I cannot find my greatgrandparents

Question

James Andrew Williams, born 12 Jun 1864, Kershaw County, SC;mother died about time he was born; raised by cousin,by Ann Matilda Faulkenberry; died 30 Jul 1927. His death certificate has father as Frank Williams , b Union County, NC; mother unknown. There are too many Frank Williams in NC and SC. I was told that Frank was a preacher in Westville and Heath Springs. No leads there. I had an uncle , Archie Franklin, James Andrew's oldest son. No one in family knows anything more than this. I have checked cemeteries for a female Williams buried in the Thorn Hill area-no luck.Ancestry is loaded with Franks , many the right age to be father but no clue as to correct man. Thanks

Answer 1

He was born June 12, 1863 not 1864 according to death certificate. Picture of death certificate photo at:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11394-154073-70?cc=1417492

You might try again, looking that is copy photo while your there and post on his page with other data.  Would be easier to search and help you with everything upfront.

Have a great day.

Mike

Lechner-18

Answer 2

South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1943 for James A. Williams

Name:	James A. Williams
Titles & Terms (Original):
Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Date of Death:	30 Jul 1927
Place of Death:	Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
Gender:	Male
Race (original):
Race (expanded):
Age at Death:	64y
Estimated Date of Birth:
Date of Birth:	12 Jun 1863
Place of Birth:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Titles & Terms (Original):
Spouse's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Father's Name:	Frank Williams
Father''s Titles & Terms (Original):
Father's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Titles & Terms (Original):
Mother's Titles & Terms (Standardized):
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Street Address:
Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:	31 Jul 1927
Funeral Home:
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number:	1913682
Digital Folder Number:	4177635
Image Number:	0933
Reference Number:	12349

 

Answer 3

http://records.ancestry.com/James_Andrew_Williams_records.ashx?pid=96471635

Born on 12 Jun 1863. James Andrew married Azalee Truesdale and had 10 children. He passed away on 30 Jul 1927.

has your James, I do not have access there. may have your line going back.

 

Have fun

Answer 4

For me DNA testing worked http://www.familytreedna.com/

I not only found my right line I got 3 distant cousins that have help me fill in most of my blanks. I am not saying this would answer all your questions but it might put you on the right track. http://www.familytreedna.com/projects.aspx I think Y is for the male line need a male to test. williamsdnainfo@gmail.com  or try their website http://williams.genealogy.fm/