Solomon Williams

(1813-1880)

At a Glance

Farmer and slave owner. In 1850 he owned $2110 in real estate and 35 slaves ranging in age from 5 to 80. (1850 census, 1850 slave census) In 1860, he owned $30,000 in real estate and claimed $70,000 in personal property. (1860 census)

Biographical Data

Important Dates

Solomon Williams was born about 1813 [1], in Franklin County, NC [2]. He died before 1880.

Relatives

• Spouse: Martha A (b. 1823).
• Other children: eight sons (Nathaniel A Williams (b. 1836), Dallas Williams (1844-1860), Phillip K Williams (b. 1847), Thomas A Williams (b. 1849), Walter Williams (b. 1852), Solomon T Williams [Jr.] (b. 1854), D. E. Williams (b. 1856) and William D Williams (b. 1858)) and two daughters (Martha K Williams (1839-1912)  and Elizabeth K Williams (b. 1842)).

References

1. United States Census of 1850.
2. United States Census of 1860.