Mason City Globe Gazette, March 30, 1934:
MAN SLAIN WITH AX BY WIFE
Woman Says She Struck In Self-defense After He Chased Her
Barada, Neb: Richard Nie Williamson, 46, a Barada veterinarian was killed by his wife with an ax in the yard of their home. County Attorney J H Falloon says Mrs. Williamson was hysterical but did not place her under arrest. She protested that she did not mean to slay her husband, but struck in self-defense. The sharp edge of the ax hit him on the left side of the head opening a deep gash and fracturing the skull. He died almost instantly. Witnesses say he was killed as he moved toward his wife to beat her brains out with a stick of firewood. Glenn Williamson, 20, a son, and George Davis, who lives across the street, witnessed the tragedy.
Williamson arose about 10 a.m. Mrs. Williamson was baking a cake. He began throwing eggs, then the baking powder can and cooking utensils out of the house and then chased her outside. Grabbing a jagged piece of wood, he pursued her into the garage. Finally she grabbed the ax and it's assumed she swings the ax. "I've been running from you an hour, " the county attorney quoted her as saying. "I'm not going to run anymore." As Williamson closed in, she swung the ax. Davis told the prosecutor, "I saw the entire affair and heard Doc say he was going to beat her brains out." Officers were told that Glenn made an attempt to get between his mother and father and separate them just before the tragedy, but was too far away at the time to prevent it.
"I don't know yet what I am going to do about the killing," Falloon said this evening. "Mrs. Williamson was in no condition to make a statement. I will talk to her later."
Son of Richard Masters Williamson and Flora Belle Palmer
1930 US Census Barada, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 43y Nebraska
Dora C. Williamson 37y Nebraska
Glenn N. Williamson 20y Nebraska
Leroy D. Williamson 19y Nebraska
William W. Williamson 17y Nebraska
Marilla M. Williamson 13y Nebraska
Can not locate the 1920 US Census.
WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1917.
1910 US Census Event: Barada Precinct Barada Village, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 23y Nebraska
Dora M. Williamson 18y Nebraska
Glenn Williamson 11/12m Nebraska
Richard and Dora had a baby boy in July 1909.
July 16, 1908 Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska Richard and Dora was united in Marriage.
MAN SLAIN WITH AX BY WIFE
Woman Says She Struck In Self-defense After He Chased Her
Barada, Neb: Richard Nie Williamson, 46, a Barada veterinarian was killed by his wife with an ax in the yard of their home. County Attorney J H Falloon says Mrs. Williamson was hysterical but did not place her under arrest. She protested that she did not mean to slay her husband, but struck in self-defense. The sharp edge of the ax hit him on the left side of the head opening a deep gash and fracturing the skull. He died almost instantly. Witnesses say he was killed as he moved toward his wife to beat her brains out with a stick of firewood. Glenn Williamson, 20, a son, and George Davis, who lives across the street, witnessed the tragedy.
Williamson arose about 10 a.m. Mrs. Williamson was baking a cake. He began throwing eggs, then the baking powder can and cooking utensils out of the house and then chased her outside. Grabbing a jagged piece of wood, he pursued her into the garage. Finally she grabbed the ax and it's assumed she swings the ax. "I've been running from you an hour, " the county attorney quoted her as saying. "I'm not going to run anymore." As Williamson closed in, she swung the ax. Davis told the prosecutor, "I saw the entire affair and heard Doc say he was going to beat her brains out." Officers were told that Glenn made an attempt to get between his mother and father and separate them just before the tragedy, but was too far away at the time to prevent it.
"I don't know yet what I am going to do about the killing," Falloon said this evening. "Mrs. Williamson was in no condition to make a statement. I will talk to her later."
Son of Richard Masters Williamson and Flora Belle Palmer
1930 US Census Barada, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 43y Nebraska
Dora C. Williamson 37y Nebraska
Glenn N. Williamson 20y Nebraska
Leroy D. Williamson 19y Nebraska
William W. Williamson 17y Nebraska
Marilla M. Williamson 13y Nebraska
Can not locate the 1920 US Census.
WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1917.
1910 US Census Event: Barada Precinct Barada Village, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 23y Nebraska
Dora M. Williamson 18y Nebraska
Glenn Williamson 11/12m Nebraska
Richard and Dora had a baby boy in July 1909.
July 16, 1908 Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska Richard and Dora was united in Marriage.
Mason City Globe Gazette, March 30, 1934:
MAN SLAIN WITH AX BY WIFE
Woman Says She Struck In Self-defense After He Chased Her
Barada, Neb: Richard Nie Williamson, 46, a Barada veterinarian was killed by his wife with an ax in the yard of their home. County Attorney J H Falloon says Mrs. Williamson was hysterical but did not place her under arrest. She protested that she did not mean to slay her husband, but struck in self-defense. The sharp edge of the ax hit him on the left side of the head opening a deep gash and fracturing the skull. He died almost instantly. Witnesses say he was killed as he moved toward his wife to beat her brains out with a stick of firewood. Glenn Williamson, 20, a son, and George Davis, who lives across the street, witnessed the tragedy.
Williamson arose about 10 a.m. Mrs. Williamson was baking a cake. He began throwing eggs, then the baking powder can and cooking utensils out of the house and then chased her outside. Grabbing a jagged piece of wood, he pursued her into the garage. Finally she grabbed the ax and it's assumed she swings the ax. "I've been running from you an hour, " the county attorney quoted her as saying. "I'm not going to run anymore." As Williamson closed in, she swung the ax. Davis told the prosecutor, "I saw the entire affair and heard Doc say he was going to beat her brains out." Officers were told that Glenn made an attempt to get between his mother and father and separate them just before the tragedy, but was too far away at the time to prevent it.
"I don't know yet what I am going to do about the killing," Falloon said this evening. "Mrs. Williamson was in no condition to make a statement. I will talk to her later."
Son of Richard Masters Williamson and Flora Belle Palmer
1930 US Census Barada, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 43y Nebraska
Dora C. Williamson 37y Nebraska
Glenn N. Williamson 20y Nebraska
Leroy D. Williamson 19y Nebraska
William W. Williamson 17y Nebraska
Marilla M. Williamson 13y Nebraska
Can not locate the 1920 US Census.
WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1917.
1910 US Census Event: Barada Precinct Barada Village, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 23y Nebraska
Dora M. Williamson 18y Nebraska
Glenn Williamson 11/12m Nebraska
Richard and Dora had a baby boy in July 1909.
July 16, 1908 Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska Richard and Dora was united in Marriage.
MAN SLAIN WITH AX BY WIFE
Woman Says She Struck In Self-defense After He Chased Her
Barada, Neb: Richard Nie Williamson, 46, a Barada veterinarian was killed by his wife with an ax in the yard of their home. County Attorney J H Falloon says Mrs. Williamson was hysterical but did not place her under arrest. She protested that she did not mean to slay her husband, but struck in self-defense. The sharp edge of the ax hit him on the left side of the head opening a deep gash and fracturing the skull. He died almost instantly. Witnesses say he was killed as he moved toward his wife to beat her brains out with a stick of firewood. Glenn Williamson, 20, a son, and George Davis, who lives across the street, witnessed the tragedy.
Williamson arose about 10 a.m. Mrs. Williamson was baking a cake. He began throwing eggs, then the baking powder can and cooking utensils out of the house and then chased her outside. Grabbing a jagged piece of wood, he pursued her into the garage. Finally she grabbed the ax and it's assumed she swings the ax. "I've been running from you an hour, " the county attorney quoted her as saying. "I'm not going to run anymore." As Williamson closed in, she swung the ax. Davis told the prosecutor, "I saw the entire affair and heard Doc say he was going to beat her brains out." Officers were told that Glenn made an attempt to get between his mother and father and separate them just before the tragedy, but was too far away at the time to prevent it.
"I don't know yet what I am going to do about the killing," Falloon said this evening. "Mrs. Williamson was in no condition to make a statement. I will talk to her later."
Son of Richard Masters Williamson and Flora Belle Palmer
1930 US Census Barada, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 43y Nebraska
Dora C. Williamson 37y Nebraska
Glenn N. Williamson 20y Nebraska
Leroy D. Williamson 19y Nebraska
William W. Williamson 17y Nebraska
Marilla M. Williamson 13y Nebraska
Can not locate the 1920 US Census.
WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1917.
1910 US Census Event: Barada Precinct Barada Village, Richardson, Nebraska.
Richard N. Williamson 23y Nebraska
Dora M. Williamson 18y Nebraska
Glenn Williamson 11/12m Nebraska
Richard and Dora had a baby boy in July 1909.
July 16, 1908 Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska Richard and Dora was united in Marriage.
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