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Submitted: 6/5/18 • Approved: 6/17/23 • Last Updated: 6/20/23 • R1226109-G0-S3
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Company K 34th Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
November 30, 1846 - August 31, 1918
*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, September 5, 1918
WILLIAMS, Samuel - Mr. Sam Williams, ex-Confederate Veteran died at his home in Prairie Grove Saturday morning at 2 o’clock following an illness of about three weeks with heart trouble. Mr. Williams was born in Tennessee November 30, 1846. When five years old, he came with his parents to this State, where he has since lived. Mr. Williams was twice married. In 1865 at the close of the war, a youth of 19 years, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Ann Harris and to this union were born 10 children, eight daughters and two sons. Mrs. Williams died in 1899. In 1902 he married Mrs. Addie Foster, who survives him. They moved to Prairie Grove in 1907 and have since made their home here. Mr. Williams was a member of Co. K, 34th Arkansas Infantry and was a good soldier, having been one of the boy soldiers of the Confederacy. He was a kind neighbor, an indulgent father and a tender and loving husband. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Williams was a man who by his kindly words and cheerful disposition made many friends and will be greatly missed in this community. His remains were taken to Fayetteville Saturday and on Sunday was taken to the King Cemetery near Harris, his former home, for burial. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. P. Woods of the Methodist Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Williams is survived by the following children: Lee Williams of Farmington; Albert Williams of Redondo, California; Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Pete Ellerton and Mrs. Susie Graham of Fayetteville; Mrs. Kate Williams of Harris; Mrs. Julia Grimes of Prague, Oklahoma; Mrs. Med Janes of Robinson and Mrs. Ellie Jobman of Shawnee, Oklahoma, all of whom were present at the funeral.
*Obituary (Article)
1911 Arkansas Confederate Census
Sam Williams of Prairie Grove, Arkansas was born November 30, 1846 in Greene County, Tennessee, the son of R.R. Williams, born in 1812 in Greene County, Tennessee. Subject was a Democrat and Cumberland Presbyterian. He served with Company K, 34th Arkansas Infantry as Private, later promoted to Corporal, commanded by Col. Brooks, Fagan’s Brigade. He married Julia Harris, daughter of J.B. Harris, who lived at Maguire’s Store, Arkansas. Their children were: Mrs. Madaline (Will) James; John (deceased); Mrs. Mary (Will) Thomas; Mrs. Julia (Selles) Grimes; Mrs. Susan (James) Graham; Mrs. Catie (Eugene) Williams; Mrs. Ella (S.) Welden;; Lee, husband of Mary Gibson; Mrs. Pet (Jessie) Ellington; Albert, husband of Clara Porter and Mrs. Mable (Elbert) Nolan.
*Obituary (Pension)
State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives
Mrs. Adaline Williams, widow of Sam Williams, who died August 31, 1918, filed Widow Application #23445 with the Confederate Pension Board of Washington County for a Confederate widow pension and it was received as allowed August 13, 1919 at the State, citing her husband’s service with Company B, 34th Arkansas Infantry from 1863 thru 1865. Mrs. Williams died March 16, 1931.
*Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Washington County, Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge
Contributed on 6/5/18 by judyfrog
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