Issue #108-January, 2010

WILLIAMS
FAMILY NEWS
Volume One Hundred Eight
January, 2010
THANK YOU, BOE!
This issue of the News is dedicated to Boe Williams, our Williams Family Historian.
Born Edwin LeGrand Williams, Jr., in Waycross,
Georgia, on June 1, 1937, “Boe” is the son of E. L. and
Doris Cason Williams. He is the grandson of George
Newton and Bessie Box Williams, great-grandson of
Jasper Newton and Virginia Grace Williams, and
great-great grandson of Andrew Elton and Melissa
Underwood Williams.
Boe was instrumental in the formation of our Williams
Family Ancestral Association and has served as
Historian since its inception. He has contributed many
hours encouraging our youth through scholarships,
and has been a fountain of information for our family
newsletter.
Boe has described our ancestors as hardworking, self-reliant, courageous, with firmness of character,
hospitable, kind, patient, neighborly, caring of others, of deep religious faith, brave, and honorable. He said
that they raised decent people, contributed heavily to their communities, and had a tremendous impact
on those who knew them. We all come from good stock, but Boe inherited these genes a thousand fold!
A graduate of Florida State University, he and his wife, Carolyn, built a successful retail shoe business with
stores in Valdosta and Waycross, Georgia, and Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida. This unassuming
man served as President of the Southeastern Independent Retailers and received their highest award for
leadership. Their children are Edd, Cason and Ginny, (Left to right in photo: Edd, Boe, Cason and Ginny)
fine people in whom they shared pride. Boe’s faith carried him through the abyss created by the
unexpected death of Carolyn. She had been his strong support professionally, socially, and within their
family.
Boe has an intense interest in history, and particularly in the traits that make our Williams family strong
and different from others. He enjoys the study of our family’s place in American history (cont. page 3)
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DISCOVERING MY ROOTS
I “got into” genealogy about seven years ago when I
decided to give my two adult daughters a “family book”
for Christmas. After a few weeks, I realized I couldn’t
complete it by Christmas--and it is still not finished! But,
I was “hooked!” I love mysteries and puzzles; I suppose
this is one reason why I’m so fascinated by genealogy.
And, in trying to find the hidden pieces to this “puzzle,” I
have made some interesting discoveries.
One of the “not-so-good” things I discovered is that my
great-great grandfather Raley, whose family were some
of the first, if not the first Raleys in Florida, apparently
took it upon himself to help populate Washington
County, Florida! He did this with the help of at least
three women he never married. And, a big surprise was
that he, a Southerner, was a Union sympathizer during
the Civil War. But, according to one of his friends who
provided an affidavit in his Indian Wars pension
application, he “never aided or abetted the rebellion.”
Some of the good things I’ve discovered: Two of my high
school classmates are Williams cousins; I learned this
only about five years ago through my research. And, I
found a third cousin from my Raley line who has been
living about two miles from me for several years. We’ve
become as close as sisters. I learned, also, that my
great-great grandfather Raley had his “good side.” He
helped the “down and out,” and was a family man. He
even risked getting into trouble with the government to
protect his family. In his pension application, he said,
"During the last war, I thought my age would exempt
me, but when they got so they took everybody, I hid out
and took care of myself the best I could. My children
were mostly girls and I had to stay around to take care of
them." And, he adopted two of his illegitimate children
and tried to adopt a third one. He also donated the land
for a church.
I’ve discovered some interesting “facts” through my
research: My great grandfather Burke may have lived
with Indians for awhile. I am possibly a descendant of
Sir Walter Raleigh’s brother, Carew, who had a
settlement in one of the Carolinas. My husband may be
a descendant of Geoffrey Chaucer’s (the poet) sister,
Catherine. And, the Baragona surname used to be
much longer and started with an “S.”
Most people seem to be generally obsessed by or not
remotely interested in, genealogy. There are few “gray
areas” of interest. But, I can’t understand why anyone
doesn’t want to know more about their ancestors!
Learning about my own ancestors has had an impact on
my life. I have a greater sense of “belonging” to a larger
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WILLIAMS FAMILY NEWS
(Supported by your contributions)
Editor
Gloria Baragona
3288 Baragona Acres Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 562-4779; Cell: (850) 212-1771
Fax: (850) 562-5193
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer
Jim V. Williams
5395 Battleship Parkway
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Historian
E. L. “Boe” Williams
P. O. Box 2006
Valdosta, GA 31601
Meetings
The annual Williams Family Association Board of
Directors meeting, in conjunction with the Reunion
Planning meeting is held on the first Saturday in
May. The annual WILLIAMS FAMILY REUNION is
held on the first Saturday in October at Galilee
United Methodist Church, between Chipley and
Graceville, on Florida State Road 77.
(In the event of extreme weather, the Reunion will
be postponed until the second Saturday in
October.)
family. I feel more connected to my ancestors, and I’m
more appreciative of what they endured just to survive.
And, I’m not as judgmental as I used to be–learning that
your own ancestors were not “perfect” has an humbling
effect, and causes one to be a little less critical of others’
shortcomings.
My greatest “discovery” is that my Williams roots are
from good, strong, sturdy “stock.” I am proud to be a
Williams! I will be forever grateful to Boe Williams for
his dedication in researching our Williams family. The
“big Williams book” has become my Williams family
“bible.” It is rich with Williams family history, and reading
about my Williams ancestors is the next best thing to
having known them personally. This is one “discovery”
I will cherish forever.
– The Editor
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Thank You, Boe!...continued
and in learning of the travels and activities of our ancestors. He’s so pleased with a new discovery that he remembers
every detail--when, where (page, book, and shelf!), and who helped him find this piece of the puzzle. Boe is well
respected by those familiar with his insistence on accuracy, his source documentation, and his dedication to citing the
work of others.
Judge Folks Huxford became his mentor and fostered his skills in genealogy. Boe helped organize the Huxford
Genealogical Society, has served as the long-standing chairman of their board of directors, and has edited many
articles for their quarterly magazine and numerous other publications. He has seen to the preservation of valuable
historical documents and books, and has been steadfast in his desire to maintain a superb library in Homerville,
Georgia, thus keeping this information available to other researchers.
Carolyn encouraged Boe to record his genealogy research and share it with others. Through these efforts, Andrew
Elton Williams: Ancestors, Contemporaries, Descendants, and Allied Families was published in 2003 to preserve our
family history for future generations. This book represents a lifetime of dedicated work. For over 25 years, Boe
encouraged correspondence with cousins to amass identification and listing of over 20,000 related Williams
descendants. Boe wrote the narrative about the lives of our family and other families closely associated with them:
Mathis, Lanier, Brett, Jones, Miller, Lassiter, Davis, Syfrett, Harrell, Gavin, Underwood, Grace, Penuel, Adams, Cason,
Hinson, Mitchell and Smith. The 261 pages of indices give access to over 500 other surnames mentioned in the book.
He sought technological expertise to include over 100 pages of copies of family documents and pictures.
This humble cousin of ours has studied the genealogical benefits of DNA research and has more than a working
knowledge of this scientific breakthrough. He has supported the collection of DNA specimens so that our family is
adequately represented in the database that connects this web of Williamses, thereby gaining more clues as to the
origin of our family.
Boe is a peacemaker and often finds humor as tensions abate. Boe’s wise counsel has solved problems for many
and has helped avert some potentially unpleasant situations. When he “gets it,” his face lights up with a grin
(accompanied by a wonderful chuckle) and life is put back into perspective
Isn’t it comforting to know that one day a young person will be cured of cancer because of the selflessness of our Boe.
He has endured intense treatments, not for himself, but for his family and in the hope that doctors will make progress
toward a breakthrough. How blessed we are that his wife, Carol, came into our family when she did! She has been
supportive through some tough times.
This article is a reminder that there are so many, many positive thoughts about our cousin Boe. Before he finishes
reading this he will honestly ask himself, “who is the subject of this piece?” It is hard for him to understand his
distinctiveness because, with love in his heart, he just keeps doing what comes naturally to him and what he enjoys.
Hey, Boe! Thanks for all you’ve done for the Williams Clan of Galilee!!
– An anonymous Williams cousin
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Boe Williams is one of the most unique individuals I've ever met. He is truly one of a kind and an American treasure.
His knowledge of history on a personal level is amazing. His memory is photographic. His intellect is keen as
demonstrated by his quickness to pick up on, and understand the power and limitations of DNA to genealogy. Boe
is a dedicated businessman who built a business from nothing into a successful enterprise with a reputation for
quality, service, and integrity that has stood the test of time. His love of family is obvious to all. He is a sharing,
caring individual who is a true friend to many. The world is a better place as a result of the family, friendships,
business, library, scholarships, and knowledge that Boe has, and continues to build. It is an honor to call him my
friend.
– Allen O’Shields
Jan. 2010
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FAMILY LIFE EVENTS
What do those numbers mean? The Editor adds page numbers, within or at the end of news items, from
the book, Andrew Elton Williams: Ancestors, Contemporaries, Descendants and Allied Families, on
which the family of the individual mentioned is listed.
Births and Birthdays
Lesleigh Ann and Logan Elliott Peavy (Travis and Niki Knight Peavy; William Franklin Knight; Flora Williams
Knight; Seaborn Williams; George Franklin “Salem George” Williams; Henry Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett
Williams) were born August 28, 2009, in Panama City, Florida. The twins and their parents live in Blountstown,
Florida. (391)
Adley Caroline Richardson was born November 7, 2009, in Gainesville, Georgia to Zachery and Jessica
Prescott Richardson (Leslie and Carolyn Peel Prescott; Addison Ann Cope Prescott; Harry and Nellie Williams Cope;
Henry Lee “Boy” and Ella Snell Williams; George Franklin “Salem George” and Josephine Reddick Williams; Henry
and Ann Eliza Lassiter Williams; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams.) (389)
Hunter Leif Hathaway, was born December 4, 2009, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was19.5 inches
long. His parents are Kelly and Janet Hathaway. Janet is a descendant of Melissa Underwood Williams’
brother, John Newton, but regularly attends Williams Reunions to “rub elbows” with Williams cousins.
Obituaries
Glynn D. Alford (Martha Williams Alford; Daniel Mark Williams; Warren Frederick Williams; Joseph Daniel Williams;
Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams), 51, of Vernon, Florida, died November 9, 2009. He is preceded in death
by his father, Lynn A. Alford. He is survived by his mother, Martha Williams Alford of Vernon; children,
Martha Lynn Olszowy of Ocala, Florida; Allison Hatfield and Christopher Tillman both of Panama City,
Florida; brothers, Mark Alford of Jacksonville, Florida, and Lynn J. Alford of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; and
two grandchildren, Peyton and William Olszowy. (376)
Barbara Jeanette Miller (Floyd Bishop Miller; Viola Watford Miller; Rachel Williams Watford;
William W. Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams), 68, died November 6 2009, in
Muncie, Indiana. Surviving her are a brother, Wilton R. Miller of Tallahassee, Florida; three
sisters, Margaret Curtis of Atlanta, Marilyn Blanford of Tallahassee, and Kathryn Miller of
San Antonio, Texas. Her husband, Andrew L. Case, and her parents, Retilla Cook M. Leitch
and Floyd B. Miller preceded her in death. (242)
Edgar "Clay" Barcus IV, (Edgar C. Barcus, III; Nell Frances Miller Barcus; Claudia Brown Miller; Mary F. Harrell
Brown; Rebecca Williams Harrell; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) of Sewell, New Jersey, passed away on
November 24, 2009. Clay enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, sports, and spending time with his
family. Clay is survived by his parents, Helen and Edgar Barcus III, and paternal grandmother Nell Barcus
of Sewell. He is predeceased by his sister Cheryl Jean Barcus; grandfather Edgar Barcus Jr.; and maternal
grandparents George and Anna Eisfelder. (498)
Curtis Walter Taylor, 89, husband of Lela Mae Williams Taylor (Ernest S. Williams; Luther Monroe Williams;
Joseph Daniel Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) died November 13, 2009, in Columbus, Georgia.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Linda Atkinson, and two sons, Larry and Luther Taylor;
five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (339)
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Obituaries...continued
Betty Arnold Williams, wife of Earl Hinote Williams (Mangumm Williams; John Anderson "Bose" Williams; Joseph
Daniel Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams), died November 24, 2009, in Jacksonville, Texas. Her
parents, Walter Paisley Alford and Teresa Childs Alford, and a sister, Ann Alford Kates, preceded her in
death. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Earl Williams of Jacksonville, Texas; a sister, Sue Alford
Howell, of Bonifay, Florida; a brother, John Alford, of Bonifay, and several nieces and nephews. (385)
Florence Hazel Woodham Miller, 87, wife of Dr. Frank Jack Miller (Robert Lee Miller; Andrew Jackson Miller;
Marion Arion Williams Miller; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) of Graceville, Florida died December 7, 2009.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. F. Jack Miller; a son, Lee Miller of Graceville; three daughters, Lynn
Hooper of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Leslie Polston and Lina Henrickson of Graceville; 11 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren. (275)
Duncan “Smitty” Smith, 78, (Claudia Burns Smith; Effie Williams Burns; Melissa Syfrett Williams; Martha Jane
Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) died December 12, 2009, in Panama City, Florida. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Burns Smith, and two brothers, David Smith and Jim Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Adkison Smith, of Panama City; a daughter, Jill Stewart of Hartford,
Alabama; a son, Jon H. Smith of Panama City; two sisters, Theresa Lassiter of Slocomb, Alabama and
Wanda Shipes of Clio, Alabama; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. (487)
Williams Family Professional Life
Genie Williams James (Angus Douglas “Doug” Williams, Jr.; Angus Douglas Williams, Sr.; James Buckner
Williams; William W. Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) and her husband C. W. Randolph, Jr., M.D.,
own and run their eHealth business (www.hormonewell.com) committed to self-management of hormone
health issues. Genie has a new book coming out soon. Check out their website for further information. (254)
Suburban Salon (www.suburbansalon.com) in Tallahassee, Florida, is owned by Carolyn Hinson Brown
(James Arthur Hinson; Harvey Hinson; Harrison and Sarah Williams Hinson, Jr.; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood
Williams). Carolyn has been in business over 50 years! (562)
Country Cobbler Shoes is owned by Boe Williams. He has stores in Valdosta and Waycross, Georgia,
and also in Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida. (Be sure to read about Boe on page 1!) (515)
Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfuneral.com) in Tallahassee, Florida, was founded in 1964 by Russell
Roland Bevis (Melissa Mae Hinson Bevis; Sarah Williams Hinson; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams)
and remains an independent, family-owned funeral home. Rodney "Rocky" Bevis acquired the funeral
home from his father in 1998. Rocky's daughter, Sarah Bevis Taylor, is the third Bevis generation to serve
the Tallahassee community. Bevis Funeral Home acquired funeral homes in Bristol and Quincy, Florida to
serve a wider area. The funeral home and the Bevis family and staff are active in many community
organizations, including Marzuq Shrine Center, Springtime Tallahassee, and Big Bend Hospice. (572)
Southerland Funeral Home, Inc. (www.southerlandfamily.com) in Lynn Haven, Florida, was established in
1955, by James Ray Southerland, his wife Bobbie Lee Bevis (Melissa Mae Hinson Bevis; Sarah Williams
Hinson; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams) and their son, Steve. Ray and Bobbie retired in the mid
1970's and handed the reins of the company over to Steve and his wife, Mary Sue. In 1987, Steve
Southerland, II, became the third generation of Southerlands to continue the family heritage. The company
is one of the largest family-owned and operated funeral companies in Northwest Florida. (571)
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Williams Family Professional Life...continued
Williams Funeral Home in Graceville, Florida is owned by Tommy Williams (Max Weldon Williams; Robert
Wade Williams; William Henry Williams; William W. Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams). He has been
in business since 1994. Tommy also serves on the Williams Family Board of Trustees.
Baldwin Accounting and Tax Service, in Spanish Fort, Alabama, is owned by D. V. Williams, our family
“patriarch” and his son Jim Williams, our family Treasurer.
David McFarlan Williams (Henry McFarlan (Mac) Williams; Angus Williams; Henry Williams; Jasper Newton
Williams; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams), who is married to Jane Nix, is an affiliate distributor
of Eagle Feather Homes in Lakeland, Florida (http://lakeland.eaglefeatherhomes.com). His company
is able to market world-wide. The company that builds the homes for the TV show, Extreme Makeover Home
Edition, also builds Eagle Feather’s to their specifications. Eagle Feather Homes can withstand a direct 200
mph wind and exceeds California's code for earthquakes. David Williams’ oldest son, Jonathan Williams,
is a structural engineer with BCI and leads the music at Compass Point Church in Lakeland, Florida. David’s
middle son, Matthew Williams, will soon graduate from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Their
youngest son Daniel Williams, who had his 22nd birthday December 18, attends Tallahassee Community
College and works for UPS. (511)
Edwin L. “Edd” Williams, III, (Edwin LeGrand “Boe” Williams, Jr.; Edwin L. Williams, Sr.; George Newton
Williams; Jasper Newton Williams; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams) teaches French and History
at Grady High School in Atlanta. (515)
Karen Bush (Sandra Powell Bush; Mary Lorene Williams Powell; Joseph Seaborn Williams; Joseph Sanders
Williams; William W. Williams; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) is a middle-school math teacher at
Wangenheim Middle School in San Diego, California. Her sister, Donna Lynn Bush Mantei, is a junior
kindergarten teacher at Mariners Christian School in Costa Mesa, California. (258)
Hoyt and Ella Williams have an airline pilot, a policeman, two ordained ministers, two family members
working on their doctoral degrees, a computer senior systems program engineer, and an electronic system
repairman in their family. (Hoyt isn’t sure of his lineage, but we “claim” him anyway!)
Bill and Kathy Clark are serving as humanitarian missionaries through The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, working with Deseret International Charities, which operates in many of the developing
countries throughout the world. Kathy is a descendant of Joseph Daniel Williams, Andrew Elton’s next-tooldest son. Bill descends through William W. Williams, Andrew Elton’s oldest son. In November, Bill and
Kathy returned from serving eighteen months in Outer Mongolia, and will be going out again in early spring.
They hope to go back to Mongolia, but are “willing to go wherever the Lord needs us.” Meanwhile, they are
enjoying their children, grandchildren, and friends. They hope to attend the 2010 Reunion. (229)
Steve Southerland, II (William Steve Southerland; Robbie Lee Bevis Southerland; Melissa Mae Hinson Bevis; Sarah
Williams Hinson; Andrew Elton and Melissa Underwood Williams) President of Southerland Funeral Home, of
Lynn Haven, Florida is running for Congress in Florida’s Second Congressional District. The counties in
the District are Bay, Calhoun, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Lafayette, Liberty, Suwannee, Taylor,
Walton, and Wakulla counties, and portions of Jefferson, Leon, and Okaloosa counties. (571)
Gloria Baragona, your News editor, needs your email address so she can send you news items, as well as
the electronic version of the News. Her email address is [email protected].
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Achievement and Recognition
Kim Bryant Williams (Hugh Elton Williams, Jr.; Hugh Elton Williams, Sr.; George Franklin “Bud” Williams, Jr.;
George Franklin Williams, Sr.; Andrew Elton and Patsy Brett Williams) was elected Chairman of the Economic
Development Council of Tallahassee-Leon County for 2009-2011. Kim is President of Marpan, Inc. and is
managing partner of the Heritage at Commonwealth, Hamilton Industrial Park and Commerce Industrial
Center. Kim has a long history of community involvement. He is a founding Board member and past
President of Southside Business Association. He is also a past Chair of the Tallahassee Chamber and was
the 2006 recipient of the Godfrey Smith Past-Chair award. He served eight years on the Board of the
Tallahassee Housing Authority, and is current Chair of the Economic Development Council of TallahasseeLeon County, Chair of the Campaign Committee of The Florida Center, and on the Boards of Tallahassee
Memorial Healthcare and Capital City Bank.
Andrew Elton Williams, son of Kim Bryant Williams, graduated
from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business
and Entrepreneurship in December, 2009. (From left to right:
Janet Gibby Williams (Andrew’s mother), Andrew Elton Williams,
Johanna Williams Money (Andrew’s sister) and Kim B. Williams
(Andrew’s father). (Not pictured,
Mayda Williams, Kim’s wife and
Andrew’s stepmother). (443)
Sarah Grace Covington (William Henry "Bill" and Susan Jones Covington;
John L. and Mary Barfield Jones, Agnes Williams Barfield, Columbus Alexander
"Bud" Williams, Sarah Amanda "Sid" Hinson Williams, Mary Jane McCrary Hinson,
Rebecca Williams McCrary, Owen Williams (Uncle of Andrew Elton Williams), 18,
participated in the 2009 Western Star Beauty Pageant in September in
Bonifay, Florida. She was crowned "Western Star Queen" and "Western
Star Over-All Winner" in the category of best personality and best western
wear for 2009. She attends Chipola College where she is a cheerleader. (In
the photo, Sarah is on the right) (119)
ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!
Applications for the Andrew Elton Williams Scholarship are ready for
mailing. Interested high school seniors may receive application forms from Pat Williams at 1242 Kevin Road,
Graceville, FL 32440; e-mail [email protected]; phone: 850-263-3000. Directions for completion of
forms, as well as eligibility requirements, will be included. Completed forms should be returned to Pat by April
1, the deadline date set by the Scholarship Committee. The recipient will receive a one-time grant of $2500.
This grant is made possible by gifts from Williams Family members. Each year, the Scholarship Committee
seeks at least 100 members to contribute $25.00 each to fund the scholarship. Of course, any amount will
be greatly appreciated, and, if you would like to help, please send your contribution to Jim Williams, 5395
Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, AL 36527. Checks should be made payable to the Williams Family
Association and designated for the scholarship fund.
Williams Family News
c/o Gloria Baragona
3288 Baragona Acres Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
WILLIAMS
It’s a Small, Small World!!
Ruth Hinson White’s (Arthur Hinson; Harvey Hinson; Harrison Jr. and Sarah Williams Hinson; Andrew Elton
and Melissa Underwood Williams) mother, who lived in northwest Florida, visited Ruth in Peoria, Illinois
several years ago. Ruth’s mother sat with Ruth’s husband in a church worship service while Ruth was in the
choir. When the registration notepad was passed for visitors to sign, Ruth’s husband noticed that the person
sitting next to Ruth’s mother was also a Hinson. After the service, she learned that the other Hinson was the
grandson of Ruth’s great uncle, Foy Hinson.
Stephen Williams had lived two blocks from one of our Williams cousins for several years and didn’t know
he was even related to her until he read her obituary in an email from the editor.
You never know where kin is among you! What is your “small-world” story? Let the Editor know.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
Your Editor recently created a group, Williams Clan of Galilee, on Facebook. We currently have 35
members. The main reason the group was created was to make contact with Williams relatives who may
have been “out of the loop” with respect to attending the reunion and receiving the newsletter. Efforts have
already “paid off:” Two of the new group members were not on the News mailing list; they have now been
added. Also, I am trying to make contact with as many “young” people as I can, hoping to generate more
interest in the family and in the reunion. Join the “Clan.”
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