The Weston Chronicle
July 29, 1949
COUNTY'S AGED CITIZEN DIES
J.B. Williams, 97,
Spent Life in County.
Jenkins Breckinridge Williams, said to be the oldest resident in Platte County, passed away Monday, July 25, 1949, at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, Kans.
He was born in Dearborn, Mo. October 29, 1852, one of nine children of William Williams and Chaney Hurst Williams.
Mr Williams was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in Platte County. His wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Hayes, preceded him in death about thirty-five years ago. He has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Carter.
He was a faithful attendant at the Baptist church, although he was not a member. He was affable and was never demanding of family, or the community. He was proud of his grandchildren and especially of those who were in the service of his country, a good neighbor and loving father.
Surviving are one son William Harmon Williams, Parkville, eight daughters, Mrs. Ed. Carter, Weston, Mrs. Logan Hays, Mrs. Ezra Wallace, Mrs. Laura Wisner, Mrs. Mike Carpenter, St Joseph, Mrs. John Caughlin, Mrs. Frank Riedesel, Chicago, Mrs. Reed Hulett, Kansas City. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one great grandchild,two sisters, Mrs. Miranda Miller, 86 years old, and Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, 90 years old, of St Joseph.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Vaughn Chapel, with the Rev. H.A. McCanna, pastor of the Baptist church in charge. Burial was beside his wife in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were, Bernard Pepper, Ben Pepper, Johnnie Pepper, Burl Schumacher, Gene Kyle and Dave Fellows.
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Jenkin Breckenridge Williams was nicknamed "Pappy Dick" probably to avoid confusion in his family, since he was given a family name. He was preceded by Jenkin Williams (born 23 Feb 1806 in Perry County, Kentucky - died 28 July 1851 in Buchanan County, Missouri), who married Martha "Mattie" Haddix (born 1806 in Russell County, Virginia, death date unknown but location was Breathitt County, Kentucky). He also had an uncle named Jenkin W Williams (born Sep 1839 in Buchanan County, Missouri - died 1903 in Buchanan County, Missouri) who married Mary A Hurst 11 Aug 1863, in Andrew County, Missouri.
Some of the census records where he is listed are sometimes incorrect, or illegible. One census-taker assumed his name was Richard because he was called "Dick", and one wrote Jenkin so illegibly that it looked like Julian. Another census listed him as "Jink". This made it difficult to trace his roots, until a death record was received that showed his correct name on it.
He was the son of William Henry Williams (b. 09 Jan 1826, Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 17 Nov 1888, Dearborn, Platte, Missouri) and Chaney Hurst (b 18 Jan 1828 in Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 18 May 1923 in Dearborn, Platte, Missouri). They were married 21 Jul 1850 in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Jenkin married Mary Elizabeth Hays (Oct 1862-1915) on 20 Oct 1881 at the house of his brother, Daniel Henry Williams, (1853-1929). They had 8 daughters and 2 sons: Sarah Jane Williams (April 1883), Mayme Francis Williams (1884), Harmon Williams (1887-1954), William H Williams (abt 1888-1954), Callie Williams (1891-1964), Delphia Angeline Williams (1893-1963), Laura A Williams (Apr 1896), Lydia Williams (Dec 1898), Etta M Williams (abt 1903), and Jessie Williams (abt 1910)
July 29, 1949
COUNTY'S AGED CITIZEN DIES
J.B. Williams, 97,
Spent Life in County.
Jenkins Breckinridge Williams, said to be the oldest resident in Platte County, passed away Monday, July 25, 1949, at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, Kans.
He was born in Dearborn, Mo. October 29, 1852, one of nine children of William Williams and Chaney Hurst Williams.
Mr Williams was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in Platte County. His wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Hayes, preceded him in death about thirty-five years ago. He has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Carter.
He was a faithful attendant at the Baptist church, although he was not a member. He was affable and was never demanding of family, or the community. He was proud of his grandchildren and especially of those who were in the service of his country, a good neighbor and loving father.
Surviving are one son William Harmon Williams, Parkville, eight daughters, Mrs. Ed. Carter, Weston, Mrs. Logan Hays, Mrs. Ezra Wallace, Mrs. Laura Wisner, Mrs. Mike Carpenter, St Joseph, Mrs. John Caughlin, Mrs. Frank Riedesel, Chicago, Mrs. Reed Hulett, Kansas City. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one great grandchild,two sisters, Mrs. Miranda Miller, 86 years old, and Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, 90 years old, of St Joseph.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Vaughn Chapel, with the Rev. H.A. McCanna, pastor of the Baptist church in charge. Burial was beside his wife in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were, Bernard Pepper, Ben Pepper, Johnnie Pepper, Burl Schumacher, Gene Kyle and Dave Fellows.
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Jenkin Breckenridge Williams was nicknamed "Pappy Dick" probably to avoid confusion in his family, since he was given a family name. He was preceded by Jenkin Williams (born 23 Feb 1806 in Perry County, Kentucky - died 28 July 1851 in Buchanan County, Missouri), who married Martha "Mattie" Haddix (born 1806 in Russell County, Virginia, death date unknown but location was Breathitt County, Kentucky). He also had an uncle named Jenkin W Williams (born Sep 1839 in Buchanan County, Missouri - died 1903 in Buchanan County, Missouri) who married Mary A Hurst 11 Aug 1863, in Andrew County, Missouri.
Some of the census records where he is listed are sometimes incorrect, or illegible. One census-taker assumed his name was Richard because he was called "Dick", and one wrote Jenkin so illegibly that it looked like Julian. Another census listed him as "Jink". This made it difficult to trace his roots, until a death record was received that showed his correct name on it.
He was the son of William Henry Williams (b. 09 Jan 1826, Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 17 Nov 1888, Dearborn, Platte, Missouri) and Chaney Hurst (b 18 Jan 1828 in Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 18 May 1923 in Dearborn, Platte, Missouri). They were married 21 Jul 1850 in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Jenkin married Mary Elizabeth Hays (Oct 1862-1915) on 20 Oct 1881 at the house of his brother, Daniel Henry Williams, (1853-1929). They had 8 daughters and 2 sons: Sarah Jane Williams (April 1883), Mayme Francis Williams (1884), Harmon Williams (1887-1954), William H Williams (abt 1888-1954), Callie Williams (1891-1964), Delphia Angeline Williams (1893-1963), Laura A Williams (Apr 1896), Lydia Williams (Dec 1898), Etta M Williams (abt 1903), and Jessie Williams (abt 1910)
The Weston Chronicle
July 29, 1949
COUNTY'S AGED CITIZEN DIES
J.B. Williams, 97,
Spent Life in County.
Jenkins Breckinridge Williams, said to be the oldest resident in Platte County, passed away Monday, July 25, 1949, at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, Kans.
He was born in Dearborn, Mo. October 29, 1852, one of nine children of William Williams and Chaney Hurst Williams.
Mr Williams was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in Platte County. His wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Hayes, preceded him in death about thirty-five years ago. He has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Carter.
He was a faithful attendant at the Baptist church, although he was not a member. He was affable and was never demanding of family, or the community. He was proud of his grandchildren and especially of those who were in the service of his country, a good neighbor and loving father.
Surviving are one son William Harmon Williams, Parkville, eight daughters, Mrs. Ed. Carter, Weston, Mrs. Logan Hays, Mrs. Ezra Wallace, Mrs. Laura Wisner, Mrs. Mike Carpenter, St Joseph, Mrs. John Caughlin, Mrs. Frank Riedesel, Chicago, Mrs. Reed Hulett, Kansas City. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one great grandchild,two sisters, Mrs. Miranda Miller, 86 years old, and Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, 90 years old, of St Joseph.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Vaughn Chapel, with the Rev. H.A. McCanna, pastor of the Baptist church in charge. Burial was beside his wife in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were, Bernard Pepper, Ben Pepper, Johnnie Pepper, Burl Schumacher, Gene Kyle and Dave Fellows.
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Jenkin Breckenridge Williams was nicknamed "Pappy Dick" probably to avoid confusion in his family, since he was given a family name. He was preceded by Jenkin Williams (born 23 Feb 1806 in Perry County, Kentucky - died 28 July 1851 in Buchanan County, Missouri), who married Martha "Mattie" Haddix (born 1806 in Russell County, Virginia, death date unknown but location was Breathitt County, Kentucky). He also had an uncle named Jenkin W Williams (born Sep 1839 in Buchanan County, Missouri - died 1903 in Buchanan County, Missouri) who married Mary A Hurst 11 Aug 1863, in Andrew County, Missouri.
Some of the census records where he is listed are sometimes incorrect, or illegible. One census-taker assumed his name was Richard because he was called "Dick", and one wrote Jenkin so illegibly that it looked like Julian. Another census listed him as "Jink". This made it difficult to trace his roots, until a death record was received that showed his correct name on it.
He was the son of William Henry Williams (b. 09 Jan 1826, Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 17 Nov 1888, Dearborn, Platte, Missouri) and Chaney Hurst (b 18 Jan 1828 in Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 18 May 1923 in Dearborn, Platte, Missouri). They were married 21 Jul 1850 in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Jenkin married Mary Elizabeth Hays (Oct 1862-1915) on 20 Oct 1881 at the house of his brother, Daniel Henry Williams, (1853-1929). They had 8 daughters and 2 sons: Sarah Jane Williams (April 1883), Mayme Francis Williams (1884), Harmon Williams (1887-1954), William H Williams (abt 1888-1954), Callie Williams (1891-1964), Delphia Angeline Williams (1893-1963), Laura A Williams (Apr 1896), Lydia Williams (Dec 1898), Etta M Williams (abt 1903), and Jessie Williams (abt 1910)
July 29, 1949
COUNTY'S AGED CITIZEN DIES
J.B. Williams, 97,
Spent Life in County.
Jenkins Breckinridge Williams, said to be the oldest resident in Platte County, passed away Monday, July 25, 1949, at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, Kans.
He was born in Dearborn, Mo. October 29, 1852, one of nine children of William Williams and Chaney Hurst Williams.
Mr Williams was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in Platte County. His wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Hayes, preceded him in death about thirty-five years ago. He has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Carter.
He was a faithful attendant at the Baptist church, although he was not a member. He was affable and was never demanding of family, or the community. He was proud of his grandchildren and especially of those who were in the service of his country, a good neighbor and loving father.
Surviving are one son William Harmon Williams, Parkville, eight daughters, Mrs. Ed. Carter, Weston, Mrs. Logan Hays, Mrs. Ezra Wallace, Mrs. Laura Wisner, Mrs. Mike Carpenter, St Joseph, Mrs. John Caughlin, Mrs. Frank Riedesel, Chicago, Mrs. Reed Hulett, Kansas City. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one great grandchild,two sisters, Mrs. Miranda Miller, 86 years old, and Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, 90 years old, of St Joseph.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Vaughn Chapel, with the Rev. H.A. McCanna, pastor of the Baptist church in charge. Burial was beside his wife in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were, Bernard Pepper, Ben Pepper, Johnnie Pepper, Burl Schumacher, Gene Kyle and Dave Fellows.
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Jenkin Breckenridge Williams was nicknamed "Pappy Dick" probably to avoid confusion in his family, since he was given a family name. He was preceded by Jenkin Williams (born 23 Feb 1806 in Perry County, Kentucky - died 28 July 1851 in Buchanan County, Missouri), who married Martha "Mattie" Haddix (born 1806 in Russell County, Virginia, death date unknown but location was Breathitt County, Kentucky). He also had an uncle named Jenkin W Williams (born Sep 1839 in Buchanan County, Missouri - died 1903 in Buchanan County, Missouri) who married Mary A Hurst 11 Aug 1863, in Andrew County, Missouri.
Some of the census records where he is listed are sometimes incorrect, or illegible. One census-taker assumed his name was Richard because he was called "Dick", and one wrote Jenkin so illegibly that it looked like Julian. Another census listed him as "Jink". This made it difficult to trace his roots, until a death record was received that showed his correct name on it.
He was the son of William Henry Williams (b. 09 Jan 1826, Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 17 Nov 1888, Dearborn, Platte, Missouri) and Chaney Hurst (b 18 Jan 1828 in Haddix, Clay, Kentucky, died 18 May 1923 in Dearborn, Platte, Missouri). They were married 21 Jul 1850 in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Jenkin married Mary Elizabeth Hays (Oct 1862-1915) on 20 Oct 1881 at the house of his brother, Daniel Henry Williams, (1853-1929). They had 8 daughters and 2 sons: Sarah Jane Williams (April 1883), Mayme Francis Williams (1884), Harmon Williams (1887-1954), William H Williams (abt 1888-1954), Callie Williams (1891-1964), Delphia Angeline Williams (1893-1963), Laura A Williams (Apr 1896), Lydia Williams (Dec 1898), Etta M Williams (abt 1903), and Jessie Williams (abt 1910)
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