H. [Howard] D. Williams, an enterprising agriculturist of Monroe Township,

is a representative of one of the old and prominent pioneer families of

Coshocton county, for the name of Williams has long been identified with

the agricultural life of this section of the state. He is today the owner

of one hundred and twenty acres of land in Monroe township and operates one

hundred and sixty avres. His birth occurred on his present farm, February

26, 1870, a son of Marion H. and Mary J. (Weatherwax) Williams. The

paternal grandfather, John R. Williams, was a pioneer settler of Linton

Township, which was the birthplace of the father, and both followed farming

as a life work. The mother was born in Monroe township, a daughter of

Jacob Weatherwax, and it was in the year 1864 that she gave her hand in

marriage to M.H. Williams. She became the mother of a daughter and son,

the sister of our subject being Lizzie J., the wife of S.B. Elder, a

resident farmer of Jefferson township. The father died July 4, 1899, and

following his death the mother was married a second time, this union being

with Piatt Williamson, their wedding being celebrated in 1902. They now

make their home in Warsaw.

H.D. Williams acquired his education in the schools of Monroe township and

in the Warsaw high school. His boyhood and youth were spent on the home

farm, during which time he became familiar with the duties of farm labor.

After reaching mature years he went to Columbus , Ohio, where for five

years he was employed in the street car service and in dairy. He then

returned to Monroe township and resumed farming, at the present time owning

one hundred and twenty acres of well improved land and he also farms a

tract of forty acres, adjoining, which belongs to his wife. He carries on

general agricultural pursuits and dairying and both branches of his

business are proving profitable.

Mr. Williams was married in 1892 to Miss Maggie J. McClure, a daughter of

Robert McClure, who was a resident of Keene township but is now deceased.

The home of Mr. And Mrs. Williams has been blessed with six children, five

sons and one daughter: StaceyT., Charles E., Marion D., Walker A., Piatt

R., and Mildred J., all under the parental roof.

Mr. Williams is a strong temperance man, advocating the principles of the

prohibition party. At the present time he is serving as secretary of the

temperance committee and does all in his power toward the promotion of this

cause in his community. He is a devoted member of the Evangelical church

at Pleasant Hill and at the present writing is serving as trustee and

steward. He is a most loyal and public-spirited citizen and no matter in

what relation of life we find him, wether in business life, political

service or social circles, he is ever found to be the same honorable and

honored gentleman, who well deserves the high regard and esteem which is

uniformly given him.

Notes from Transcriber (2/29/2000) H.D. Williams' Grandfather , John R.

Williams was noted as being a pioneer to the area. Actually John was only 6

years old when his father, Richard Williams Jr., brought him and the rest

of the family via canoe from Westmorland Co. PA in 1808.
 
 
 

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