| Notes |
- ** See marriage notes for list of children **
- ** See M Ruth Davidson's notes **
- son of Edmond Williams 1740 - 1795 and Lucretia Adams 1744 - 1802
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Found at findagrave.com on 7/18/2025
Gen Samuel Humphries Williams
Birth: 27 Jun 1769 Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 24 Apr 1835 (aged 65) Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Burial: Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Zion, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial #: 8212356
Bio:
Samuel Williams was the son of Edmond Williams (1740-1795) and Lucretia Adams (1744-1802). He and M. Ruth Davidson married in 1795 in Burke Co., N.C. We believe they had 8 children that we know of, all girls:
Jane Davidson Williams 1799-1850 m. John L. Smith (1791-1861)
Margaret McConnell Williams 1801-1842 m. Major John Dickey Fleming (1792-1882)
Lucretia Adams Williams 1803-1863 m. James Smith Jones (1800-1871)
Mary S. Williams 1807-1872 m. James White Stephenson Frierson Sr., MD (1801-1872)
Lavinia / Lavenia Tipton Williams 1808-1878 m. Gardiner Frierson (1805-1872)
Maria Ruth Williams 1812-1861 m. Barclay Martin (1802-1890)
Sarah Quincy Williams 1818-1850 m. Gen. Matthew (Matt) Martin (1812-1892)
Rachel Moore Williams
" In 1810, Samuel H. Williams was elected sheriff of Maury County and as such oversaw much of the action in this new section. When the War of 1812 flared up with the British, Samuel Williams commanded the 46th Regiment, Sixth Brigade of Tennessee Militia of the Second Division, which was under General Andrew Jackson. Whatever rank he actually ended the war at, afterwards he was always referred to as 'General Williams'.
"Apparently the General and Ruth were well to do. He built one of the first brick houses in Maury County about 1820 near Mount Pleasant Pike. In the 1820 census of Maury County, General Williams was the owner of seventeen slaves. By the 1830 census, he owned thirty-four.
"The general and his wife had eight charming and pretty daughters. Their parents were quite strict about their conduct, and several of the girls attended the George M. Martin School for Young Ladies. The general provided each daughter with a fine horse and side saddle. With their beaux, they made quite a procession to Old Zion Church and other places in Columbia.
"Samuel and Ruth were active members of Old Zion Presbyterian Church. The general served as chairman of the Zion Church Committee on Sabbath School. They are buried in its churchyard, as are many members of their family."
Text in quotes either from one of the books, such as The Friersons of Zion Church, or the prior memorial manager.
Family Members
Spouse
M Ruth Davidson Williams 1777-1849
Children
Jane Davidson Williams Smith 1799-1870
Lavenia Tipton Williams Frierson 1808-1878
Maria Ruth Williams Martin 1812-1867
Sarah Quincy Williams Martin 1818-1850
Maintained by: Beth Ullman (48495409)
Originally Created by: kimshockey (reb) (46563854)
Added: 2003-12-27T17:54:12.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8212356/samuel_humphries-williams
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8212356/samuel_humphries-williams: accessed July 18, 2025), memorial page for Gen Samuel Humphries Williams (27 Jun 1769-24 Apr 1835), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8212356, citing Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Zion, Maury County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Beth Ullman (contributor 48495409).
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