Oneida People, Places, Dates & Events
Author: Susan G. Daniels copyright: 1999
Email: sdaniels1@tds.net
Williams Family Name
Records used for this document include the Archiquette and Powless Diaries, census and annuity rolls, and the Episcopal Church Records: Births, Baptisms, Burials, Deaths and Marriages; allotment records; civil war records. There are discrepancies from one source to another.
The greatest challenge is to separate out names of individuals and spellings. For example: there may appear a Henry Stevens and Henry Stephens. It may be two spearate individuals, or two separate ways of spelling the name. Another approach in determining if more than one individual shares the same name, is to scrutinize the pattern of activity. For example, it would be difficult for John Doxtator to have fathered a child in 1853 if he was listed as having died in 1850. It would seem obvious it is a different John Doxtator.
The documents are not all inclusive. There were excerpts from the Episcopal Records. There may be many more pages. These documents are available at the University of Wisconsin Area Resource Center (7th floor) at the Coffrin Library.
This document will continue to be updated as information/resources become available. It is designed to provide a "beginning" for those interested in researching family members or particular individuals. The intent was to follow the time frame from 1821, the time Oneidas came to Wisconsin, until 1939, the time of the WPA project. This seems to be a sketchy period of time among the Oneida people. Very little written information is available.
While there may be other sources that discuss specific historical events, this document is intended to look at the people. Historical events can be concluded within this time frame by looking at the activity that occurred in individual's lives, such as the small pox epidemic. Pulling names and time periods will give a good indicator of who died and when during this epidemic.
The more information that is added to this document, the easier it is to see the inconsistencies. For example, a Mary Hill who was 34 on the 1885 census in not likely to be the same Mary Hill who is listed as 28 on the 1905 census.
Footnootes on entries symbolized with "RG" indicates information provided by Rose (Powless) Guyette. Spouses listed after allotment entries may not necessarily mean that person was married at the time of allotment to the spouse indicated, but through research on the part of Rose Guyette, became married at some point in time to the person indicated directly after the allotment entry.
Episcopal Church Records-Burials: It appears burials may have been registered in the name of the person who was responsible for the same. It may not necessarily mean it was that person that was buried, but rather possibly a family member.
WILLIAMS, ADAM
1838 Census of Orchard Party residing at Duck Creek. Listed with 3
family members.
WILLIAMS, ALEX
1899-Aug 7-daughter, Lydia dies. Father: Alex; Mother: Louise Williams
(Episcopal Church Records)
WILLIAMS, CHESTER
1909-April 1-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams to
pay for guardian care (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1913-July 25-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
various purchases. Approved by C. Hawke (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1913- Dec 24-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
clothing and home repairs (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1914-Feb 19-Authorization for payment for Chester Williams for repair
of house. Approved by E. B. Meritt. (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection--DOLM)
1914-July 30-Authorization to make payment for Chester Williams, a
minor for fees and expenses in guardianship. Approved by E. B. Meritt
(Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection- DOLM)
1914-Oct 22-Authorization to make payment for Chester Williams for
house repairs. Approved by e. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection -
DOLM)
1914- Nov 13-Authorization to make payment for Chester Williams for
labor on repairs on house. Approved by E. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1914-Nov 19-Authorization to make payment for Chester Williams for
material, labor and a stove for house. Approved by E. B. Meritt (Ernie
Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1914-Dec 4-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
monthly allowance. Approved by e. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1914-Dec 18-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
lumber to complete house. Approved by E. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1915-Jan 7-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
bill to Philip Muehl and son for furniture. Approved by E. B. Meritt
(Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1915-Feb 19-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
clothing. Approved by e. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection--DOLM)
1915-March 2-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
clothing. Approved by e. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1916-Jan 4-Correspondence to Bauman Brothers from J. C. Hart enclosing
check from Chester Williams for payment of bill (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1916-June 27-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
bill to Bauman Bros. Approved by E. B. Meritt (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1916-Aug 26-Authorization to approve checks for Chester Williams for
purchase of one cow from P. W. Silverwood. Approved by E. B. Meritt
(Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection)
WILLIAMS, DANIAL
1832-Daniel Bread, chief, verified that Daniel assisted in removing
Oneidas from New York to Green Bay. Listed as a chief, received $200
for his services out of amount appropriated under the Treaty of
1838(Eleazer Williams-Miscellaneous Correspondence- 1838)
1838-Daniel, chief of First Christian Party received $400 for services
in removing his people to Green Bay in 1832 & 33 and cession of land to
the united States in the Treaty of 1838(Eleazer Williams - Miscellaneous
Correspondence - 1838)
1837 - Dec 28-daughter, Hannah born to Daniel and Sarah Williams
(Episcopal Church Records)
1838 Census of the First Christian Party at Duck Creek. Family
members: 5
1840-June 15-daughter, Rachel, born to Daniel and Jane Williams
(Episcopal church Records)
1844-Feb 2-son, William, born to Daniel and Jane Williams (Episcopal
Church Records)
1846-Aug 20-daughter, Kate, born to Daniel & Jane Williams (Episcopal
Church Records)
1850-Baptismal. Daughter, Jenny. Parents: Daniel & Jane Williams
(Episcopal- Baptisms)
1861-Jan 12-daughter, Sarah, born to Daniel & Jane Williams (Episcopal
Church Records)
1874-Nov 21(Saturday)-daughter, Sarah, dies at Duck Creek (Powless
Diary)
1885-June-listed on census, age 81; wife, Jane(62)
1890-92-Allotment # 1347; 85 years old; Fee Lot 22, 5a, Fee Lot 23, 30
acres; T24, R19, S9; Fee Lot 24, 10 acres, Fee W 1/2, NE, SW; T24, R19,
S20; Sec. 8, 23, 19, Lot 23, 27 acres - 90 acres; head of family
WILLIAMS, EDWARD
1890-92-Allotment #355; listed as 4 years of age; Fee Lot 8; T23, R19,
S8-26 acres; listed as child of Peter Williams
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 29 years of age
WILLIAMS, REVEREND ELEAZER O - SKY HAS BEEN CROSSED or HA GWE SUS NE
1858-Aug 28-died at Hogansburg, New York at age 72 (Powless Diary)
WILLIAMS, ELECTA
1899-May 13-Statement by Jeremiah Williams and Electa Williams
certifying they are the parents of Eliza Williams (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, ELIZA
1890-92-Allotment #1345; 6 years old; Fee Lot 23; T24, R19, S19-24
acres; child of Jeremiah Williams
1899-April 22-Correspondence to U. S. Indian Agent from John
Archiquette regarding the matter between Eliza Williams, Electa Doxtater
and Morrison Smith and patents for their land (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
1899-May 13-Correspondence by Jeremiah Williams and Electa Williams
certifying they are the parents of Eliza Williams (Ernie Stevens SR.
Collection-DOLM)
1899-May 19-Correspondence to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from U.S.
Indian Agent regarding patents issued to Eliza Williams and Morrison
Smith from Electa Doxtater. (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1905-March 2-Correspondence to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from J.
C. Hart acknowledging receipt of patent of Eliza Williams, allotment
number 1345. (Ernie Stevens SR. Collection-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, MISS ESTHER
1869-May 6-daughter born, father Anthony, at Duck Creek (Powless Diary)
1871-April 7(Friday)-son born at Duck Creek (Powless Diary)
1871-June 21-daughter, 2 mos, 14 days old (Wednesday) Duck Creek
(Powless)
WILLIAMS, EUNICE
1899-Aug 6-dies (Episcopal Church Records)
WILLIAMS, HASMISTON
1879-Apr-dies at Duck Creek, age 16 (Powless Diary)
WILLIAMS, HENRY
1890-92-Allotment #922; 19 years old; Deeded Lot 10, 13 13a Sec. 28;
Deeded Lot 9, 16 13a Sec. 28; Deeded Lot 21, 18a; T23, R18, S23-47
acres; child of Nicholas Williams
WILLIAMS, JACOB
1824-Feb 20-Signatory on letter attesting to Eleazar Williams'
character. Listed as Chief. Name: OTATSHETE (Declaration of the Oneida
Chiefs and Warriors-E. Williams papers)
WILLIAMS, JACOB
1890-92-Allotment #921; 6 years old; Fee Lot 11; T23, R18, S28-26
acres; child of Nicholas Williams
WILLIAMS, JAMES
1885-June-listed on census, age 26
1890-92-Allotment #421; listed as 30 years of age; Fee Claim 105, 33a &
Lot Fee Lot 2, 13, 65a; T23, R19, S5-46 acres; listed as separated from
Sophia Webster; 65/100ths
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 46 years of age.
1907-Aug 17-Correspondence to Superintendent of Oneida from Chief Clerk
issuing patents in fee simple to James Skenandoah and James Williams
(Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, JEREMIAH
1885-June-listed on census, age 38; wife, Electa(42); son,
Martinus(17); daughter, Lizzie(13); son, Moses(11); daughter, Eliza(1)
1890-92-Allotment #1342; Trust period extended to 6/11/27 (31484.17);
42 years old; Lot 18, 5 acres Lot 19, 4 acres, Sec. 19, 24, 19 S * NW
71, 30 acres; Fee Lot 15, 9 acres; T24, R18, S25; T24, R19, S30-89.30
acres; head of family
1899-March 9-Correspondence to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from U.S.
Agent regarding patent issued to Jerry Williams #1342 in the name of
Jeremiah Williams (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1899-May 13-Statement by Jeremiah Williams and Electa Williams
certifying they are the parents of Eliza Williams (Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, JERRY
1868-Dec 20-son dies at Duck Creek, Green Bay (Powless Diary)
1880-Oct 1 (Friday)-son, age 2, dies at Duck Creek (Powless Diary)
1899-Feb 6-Correspondence to U. S. Indian Agent from Jerry Williams
regarding patent issued for his land (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
1899-March 9-Correspondence to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from U.S.
Agent regarding patent issued to Jerry Williams #1342 in the name of
Jeremiah Williams (Ernie Stevens Sr. Collection-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, JOSEPH
1838 Census of the First Christian Party at Duck Creek. Family
members: 4
WILLIAMS, JOSEPH
1890-92-Allotment #354; listed as 11 years of age; Fee Lot 10, 16a Fee
Lot 9, 10a; T23, R19, S8-26 acres; listed as child of Peter Williams;
wife, Nancy Wheelock
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 27 years of age (Note: married #1996)
WILLIAMS, KATE
1885-June-listed on census as orphan, age 13; male Williams, age 11
WILLIAMS, LIZZIE
1890-92-Allotment #1343; 17 years old; Fee Lot 20; T24, R19, S19-26
acres; child of Jeremiah Williams
WILLIAMS, LUCY
1885-June-listed on census, age 25
WILLIAMS, MARTIN
1885-June-listed on census, age 46
1890-92-Allotment #420; listed as 50 years of age; Fee Claim 94, 24a;
Fee Claim 128, 4a; T23, R19, S5-46 acres
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 66 years of age
WILLIAMS, MARTINUS
1890-92-Allotment #1346; 21 years old; "Martimus"; Fee Lot 24, Sec. 20,
34, 19, 7 acres; Fee NW, SE 37.24 acres; T24, R18, S25-44.24 acres
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 37 years of age; daughter, Agnes, age 5
Mary Williams, listed as wife of George Doxtater. Mary's father: Martin
Williams, mother: Esther Swamp(Dept. Of Interior-correspondence-DOLM)
WILLIAMS, MARY
1890-92-Allotment #356; listed as 1 year old; Fee Lot 13, Sec. 7, 20a;
Fee Lot 7, 4a; T23, R19, S8-24 acres; listed as child of Peter Williams
WILLIAMS, MOSES
1890-92-Allotment #1344; 15 years old; Fee Lot 21, 10 acres; Fee Lot
22, 16 acres; T24, R19, S19-26 acres; child of Jeremiah Williams
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 31 years of age
1908-Aug 8-Correspondence to the Secretary of the Interior from Office
of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. regarding application for patents in
fee simple for ...Moses H. Williams, #1344...(Ernie Stevens Sr.
Collection--DOLM)
WILLIAMS, NICHOLAS
1868-Mar 14-daughter dies at Duck Creek, Green Bay (Powless Diary)
1885-June-listed on census, age 56; wife, Melinda(4); daughter,
Rachel(19); son, Henry(15); son, Jacob(2); daughter of Rachael,
Cordelia(2)
1890-92-Allotment #920; 60 years old; Fee Lot 3, Sec. 19, 23, 13, 18a;
Deeded Lot 8, 5a Deeded 9.35a SW, NW & Deeded Lot 10, 14a; T23, R18,
S27; Deeded Lot 12, 18a; T23, R18, S28-90 acres; head of family
WILLIAMS, PETER - GWITEL
1877-Nov 11(Sunday)-child dies at Duck Creek (Powless Diary)
1885-June-listed on census, age 32; wife, Louisa(26); daughter,
Lucinda(11); son, Joseph(7); daughter, Margaret(4)
1898-Feb 20-daughter, Mary, dies. Father: Peter; Mother: Louise
(Episcopal Church Records)
1890-92-Allotment #353; listed as 36 years of age; Fee Claim 93, 47a;
Fee Lot 11, 24a & Fee E1/2, NE, SW; T23, R19, S8-91 acres; listed as
head of family; wife, Louisa (RG)
1905-June 30-Census. Listed as 52 years of age; wife, Louisa, age 46;
daughter, Ellen, age 15; son, Louis, age 10; daughter, Mamie, age 5;
daughter, Eunice, age 2
1930-2/13/30-Burial. Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage. Age: 74 yrs.
D.O.D. 2/10/1930. (Episcopal Church Records)
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