Francis M "Frank" Williams was born January 1, 1826 in Cape Girardeau to Isaac Smith and Charlotte Randol Williams. He was considered a pioneer of the Cape Girardeau County area. He lived on a farm and was also a judge. Frank married Melinda Randol January 20, 1848, but on February 23, 1855, she passed away. Frank and Melinda did not have any children. Later that same year on December 4, 1855, Frank married Melinda's younger sister, Charlotte Randol. Charlotte gave birth to Philbert R. Williams on October 20, 1855. They had 7 children all together.
Frank's marriage to the Randol daughters was influenced by their family friendship and close proximity. In 1850, Jeremiah and Polly Randol and their children Charlotte, Sarah, and Frank lived next door to their daughter Melinda and husband, Frank. It appears the Randols' were also good friends and as noted in William Williams history, shared a common theological interest in the Methodist teachings.
Frank's marriage to the Randol daughters was influenced by their family friendship and close proximity. In 1850, Jeremiah and Polly Randol and their children Charlotte, Sarah, and Frank lived next door to their daughter Melinda and husband, Frank. It appears the Randols' were also good friends and as noted in William Williams history, shared a common theological interest in the Methodist teachings.
Francis M "Frank" Williams was born January 1, 1826 in Cape Girardeau to Isaac Smith and Charlotte Randol Williams. He was considered a pioneer of the Cape Girardeau County area. He lived on a farm and was also a judge. Frank married Melinda Randol January 20, 1848, but on February 23, 1855, she passed away. Frank and Melinda did not have any children. Later that same year on December 4, 1855, Frank married Melinda's younger sister, Charlotte Randol. Charlotte gave birth to Philbert R. Williams on October 20, 1855. They had 7 children all together.
Frank's marriage to the Randol daughters was influenced by their family friendship and close proximity. In 1850, Jeremiah and Polly Randol and their children Charlotte, Sarah, and Frank lived next door to their daughter Melinda and husband, Frank. It appears the Randols' were also good friends and as noted in William Williams history, shared a common theological interest in the Methodist teachings.
Frank's marriage to the Randol daughters was influenced by their family friendship and close proximity. In 1850, Jeremiah and Polly Randol and their children Charlotte, Sarah, and Frank lived next door to their daughter Melinda and husband, Frank. It appears the Randols' were also good friends and as noted in William Williams history, shared a common theological interest in the Methodist teachings.
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