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	John James Williams’ wife Victoria Felicia Robertson
		Williams has been a member of the Franklin county bar for ten or twelve years, and either as deputy or chief has been connected with his present duties for a much longer period, and in both his public and private relations with the community his career has been characterized by faithful and intelligent service.
		Williams was extensively engaged in breeding standard-bred horses and was a recognized authority on the trotting horse.
		Williams was born in 1873, a son of the late Judge J.J. Williams and Mrs.
	members.cox.net /jessecorn/MarySharp/College/RobertsonVictoria.htm (5234 words)

	James Williams (Colonel) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		James Williams (1740–1780) was an American pioneer, farmer, and miller from the (additional info and facts about Ninety-Six district) Ninety-Six district in (A state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 colonies) South Carolina.
		Williams was named Lt. Colonel of a regiment, but he had to identify, recruit, and (partially) train the men.
		William's led a 100 man detachment from his regiment to meet other militia detachments in pursuit of (Commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown) Cornwallis' western force, led by Major (additional info and facts about Patrick Ferguson) Patrick Ferguson.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/ja/james_williams_(colonel)1.htm (662 words)

	Williams
		Williams was born Egbert Austin Williams on the island of San Franc...
		Williams was born in 1893 he ran the family plantation and kept a law pra...
		Williams, Iowa Williams is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 427.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/williams.html (3115 words)

	University of Delaware: WILLIAMS FAMILY PAPERS
		Colonel James Williams was born in Philadelphia on August 4, 1825, to John Williams (1775-1849), a lumber dealer in the Philadelphia area, and Esther Adams (d.
		James received a private education, and when he was sixteen he was taken on as a carpenter's apprentice with the hope of becoming an architect.
		Williams maintained a large number of tenant farmers to work and manage his estates, including his cousin Clifford Clark (who took over after the death of his father Harry B. Clark), and he must have allowed them a free hand in hiring their own farm laborers.
	www.lib.udel.edu /ud/spec/findaids/willmsfa.htm (3537 words)

	New Page 1
		Cursing himself, James flew in closer tot he ship realizing that the only way that the ship would be unable to use large weaponry, if it indeed had it, on the asteroid and complete its job was if he were to get in its way and hold it off until the asteroid could destroy it.
		James put his entire lifetime of skill to the test by avoiding the massive shock blasts from the alien cannons as he circled the ship constantly drawing its fire from the asteroid.
		James had done what every comic book hero had tried to do since there was writing, what every national hero had hoped he would one day have the chance to do.
	filebox.vt.edu /users/jbogue/word/Asteroid.htm (4001 words)

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		Thayer told Williams that it would be wise to have his cavalry patrol all of the roads along the line of the march.
		Colonel Williams knew that the Confederates had the ultimate position, but instead of fleeing, he aimed his cannons directly at Marmaduke and his troops.
		Williams, knowing he was not prepared, had not intended for this cannon blast to spark the battle.
	asms.k12.ar.us /armem/mitchell/PAPER.HTM (2050 words)

	The Battle of King's Mountain
		William L. Davidson, who had served as Lieutenant Colonel of the regulars in the Northern army, was appointed Brigadier General of the militia in the Salisbury District, in the place of Gen. Rutherford, who was taken prisoner at Gates' defeat.
		On the evening of the 6th of October, the Colonels in council unanimously resolved, that they would select all the men and horse fit for service and immediately pursue Ferguson until they should overtake him, leaving such as were not able to go, to come after as fast as they could.
		Williams and Cleveland were soon in their places, and with the utmost energy engaged the foe.
	www.myrevolutionarywar.com /battles/801007.htm (3365 words)

	Reinternment of Colonel James Williams
		Colonel Logan (John R.) adds that he learned from Captain Mintz that a tradition had been handed down that Colonel Williams was buried in that neighborhood, and no little pains had been taken to identify the grave by various people, and even by some of Colonel Williams’ descendants, but without success.
		It is the spot where the bones of Colonel James Williams, the American leader, who was mortally wounded in 1780 in the battle of Kings Mountain.
		Another chapter in the history of Col. James Williams, the American leader, who was mortally wounded at the battle of Kings Mountain in 1780, was made Friday afternoon when the hero’s bones were buried in the yard of the Carnegie Free Library.
	www.mindspring.com /~cdmintz/Reinternment.htm (1052 words)

	Military Exploits of James McCall
		James went on to fight for the Patriot cause in at least 16 engagements, in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, rising in rank from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel of SC State Troops, and was wounded during the battles at Rugeley's Mill and Long Cane.
		James McCall, Jr., son of James McCall and Janet Harris McCall, was born in Pennsylvania in 1741.
		He became a lieutenant colonel in the state troops and was wounded during the battles at Rugeley's Mill on 4 December 1780 and at Long Cane on 11 December, 1780.
	www.schistory.net /3CLD/Articles/exploits.html (3341 words)

	Confrontation at Anahuac, Velasco & Nacogdoches 2
		Williams, although strongly suspected of being favorable to Bradburn, manifested zeal and honesty that the Texans agreed to appoint commissioners to meet those of the fort at a time agreed upon (William Hardin's).
		Colonel William Pettus and Robert M. Williamson were sent to San Felipe, for purpose of raising and forwarding men.
		The reports stated that Colonel Piedras complied, to the letter, with his agreement and the Texan prisoners, once more admitted to enjoy free air and light of heaven, were greeted by their country men as they wended their way to Martin's.
	www.tamu.edu /ccbn/dewitt/anahuac&velasco2.htm (6380 words)

	Simpson Family History
		The seven colonels shared command at the victory at the Battle of King's Mountain on October 7, 1780, though Shelby is often given large credit for the winning strategy and was awarded a sword by the North Carolina legislature.
		On September 25, Colonels William Campbell, Charles McDowell, John Sevier and Isaac Shelby left Sycamore Shoals in pursuit of Ferguson.
		Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Campbell led the interior columns, with Shelby on the left and Campbell on the right.
	simpsonhistory.com /notes/susannahhart.html (2746 words)

	Petition of James Williams' Little River Regiment
		Seats in the lower house formerly held by the staunch patriot Col. James Williams and his brother John went to Jacob Bowman and Henry O'Neall, who had been jailed by the patriots only three years previously for hijacking a Council of Safety powder shipment to the Cherokee Indians.
		Williams to distress any Individual in the Regiment, who voluntarily & judiciously, when legally called upon & commanded to the Field, have turned out in the Defence of their native Rights & Priviledges together with that of their Country; & we do avow it from our Knowledge, that whensoever Colo. Jas.
		Williams either directly or indirectly, executed any distressing Things, it was upon the stubborn & refractory, whose Practises & Obstinacy declare them innimical to their Country; & that this he did, as being the last promising Effort to reduce them to the dutiful Obedience of loyal & fellow Citizens.
	www.sc.edu /library/socar/uscs/1997/will97.html (753 words)

	Colonel James Williams Burial Site
		Colonel James Williams, who was purportedly slain by Major Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain on 07 October 1780, is buried in the town of Gaffney, Cherokee County SC.
		Inscription on grave monument of Colonel James Williams
		Grave monument of Colonel James Williams - cannon are of Civil War vintage
	www.angelfire.com /folk/scsites/colonel_james_williams_burial_site.htm (66 words)

	The Keetoowah Society and the Avocation of Religious Nationalism in the Cherokee Nation, 1855-1867 - Chapter 4. Race, ...
		Colonel Williams reported the “colored people entering into the work heartily, and evincing by their actions a willing readiness to link their future and share the perils with their white brethren in the war of rebellion, which then waged with such violence as to seriously threaten the nationality and life of the republic.” [154]
		William's recruits were arrested and jailed on fraudulent charges by county officials and the white officers in his proposed regiment were harassed with frivolous charges, such as unlawfully depriving a person of his freedom.
		Colonel Williams, just as Major Foreman before him, was seriously wounded as his horse was shot out from beneath him under Confederate fire; he was carried from the field and taken to the rear.
	www.us-data.org /us/minges/keetood4.html (17121 words)

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		Pittsfield was closely in touch with the capture of Ticonderoga, a consultation being held by Captain Edward Mott and others of Connecticut with John Brown [6] and Colonel James Easton on the proposed action, at the tavern of Colonel Easton, which stood south of Park Square.
		Major John Brown was appointed to announce the surrender of Ticonderoga of May 10th, 1775, to the Continental Congress, and Colonel James Easton to the Provincial Congress.
		Colonel Symonds, for whom Mount Symonds is named, marched with a full regiment; a detachment of the middle district was commanded with spirit and skill by Lieutenant-Colonel David Rossiter of Richmond.
	www.pittsfieldweb.com /history/fightingpa.html (630 words)

	The 7th Battalion Confederate Cavalry
		Colonel James M. French's __ Regiment VA Infantry in course of organization was assigned to [Williams' Brigade]...
		William Marshall Baldwin's Squadron was reassigned to John Stuart Williams' "non-existent" brigade in the spring.
		William Preston, in the meantime, had withdrawn closer to Knoxville and suggested that far southwest Virginia should be removed from the Department of East Tennessee and reassigned to Major General Samuel Jones' command.
	members.aol.com /jweaver301/nc/7csahis.htm (20911 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Williams, J.
		Williams, James Douglas (1808-1880) — also known as Jimmy Williams; "Blue Jeans" — of Indiana.
		Williams, Joe — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho.
		Williams — of Harrellsville, Hertford County, N.C. Born in
	www.politicalgraveyard.com /bio/williams5.html (1346 words)

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		Kansas Senator James H. Lane was a colorful figure.
		In June of 1862, Lane took it upon himself to begin recruiting, and Colonel James Williams to begin training, troops from the growing number of fl fugitives in Kansas who had voluntarily fled or had been forcefully liberated from their masters in Missouri and Arkansas.
		A detachment of more than 225 men from the First Kansas under the leadership of white officers, including Colonel Williams and several others, moved 100 miles to the southeast in October 1862.
	www.umsl.edu /services/library/blackstudies/battle.htm (1004 words)

	KINGS MOUNTAIN GEORGIA PARTICIPANTS
		Williams shows up at Hillsboro, NC where not only the North Carolina government is gathered, but General Gates (still cringing after his Camden debacle), and the exiled Governor Rutledge of SC.
		Williams applied to Governor Nash of NC to raise a corps of 100 men.
		Williams was unable to write autobiographies and reports, being dead, as the other Colonels did many years after the battle.
	www.georgiasocietysar.org /KM_GA_Participants.htm (4374 words)

	Chronological Record of Battles and Engagements of the Revolution - 1780
		Colonel Shrieve's regiment at second bridge in rear of town; flanks covered by militia under General Dickinson, of New Jersey; regiments of Colonels Webb and Jackson advanced to check enemy on Vauxhall Road.
		Colonel Barber (deputy adjutant general), particularly commended by Greene in his report on the engagement.
		Colonel Isaac Selby with a force from Sullivan county ; Colonel William Campbell with men from Washington county, Va., Colonel Benjamin Cleveland with men from Wilkes and Surrey counties; Colonel Charles McDowell from Wilkes and Rutherford counties, N. C.; Colonel John Seirer with men from Sullivan, and Colonel James Williams, of South Carolina.
	colonialancestors.com /revolutionary/battles1780.htm (799 words)

	Roger Williams Family Association - 2003-06-07 Transcription
		I think, while not all of us are related to Roger Williams by birth, that all of the one million and forty eight thousand Rhode Islanders are really the beneficiaries of his legacy, and thus can count themselves as his descendants as well.
		Williams 400 years ago had any idea what their bouncing baby boy would do not only do in his life, but in terms of the life of the nation, and really of the idea he brought to the whole world.
		If not for people with Roger Williams' foresight and fortitude who were willing and able to stand up for their dangerous opinions, these might not be issues at all.
	www.rogerwilliams.org /2003-06-07-transcription.htm (3812 words)

	Cabin Creek Battlefield
		The battle, fought on July 1-2, 1863, began when Union forces, commanded by Colonel James Williams, were attacked by Confederate soldiers commanded by Colonel Stand Watie on the banks of the Cabin Creek.
		Williams was on his way with a supply wagon from Fort Scott, in Kansas to Fort Gibson when his 1st Kansas Colored Infantry were attacked by Watie and 3,000 Confederate Cherokees and Texans.
		Watie and the Confederates were outnumbered and after two days of heavy artillery fire and several cavalry charges, were forced to flee, allowing Williams and his badly-needed supplies to reach Fort Gibson.
	www.cwbattlefields.com /battlefields/cabincreek.html (252 words)

	The Leaders
		Colonel James O. Ronan and the photo on the right is of Brigadier General Lacy V. Murrow, Edward R. Murrow and Colonel Ronan.
		Colonel Williams S. Pocock is expected here January 1, 1951 to succeed Colonel Ronin as commander at Atterbury Army Air Field.
		Colonel John W. Hoff of Columbus, 434th Troop Carrier Wing, will assume command of the base, to be re-designated as Bakalar Air Reserve Base.
	www.atterburybakalarairmuseum.org /the_leaders.htm (1424 words)

	Kings-mt
		The seven colonels chose Campbell as their officer of the day to carry out the plans they adopted collectively.
		Many Patriots remembered that the infamous Colonel Tarleton had mowed down Patriot troops at Waxhaw despite the fact that the troops were trying to surrender.
		James Wright Tracey decided that Kings Mountain would be a more appropriate name since the community was the closest town to the mountain.
	www.obcgs.com /kings-mt.htm (3575 words)

	The Conquest of the Old Southwest - Chapter XVIII
		Campbell--like Cleveland, Winston, Williams, Lacey, Shelby, McDowell, Sevier, and Hambright--personally led his own division; but the nature of the fighting and the peculiarity of the terrain made it impossible for him, though the chosen commander of the expedition, actually to play that role in the battle.
		These veteran soldiers, unlike the mountaineers, firmly met the shock of the charge, and a number of their men were shot down or transfixed; but the remainder, reserving their fire until the charging column was only a few feet away, poured in a deadly volley before retiring.
		The gallant William Lenoir, whose reckless bravery made him a conspicuous target for the enemy, received several wounds and emerged from the battle with his hair and clothes torn by balls.
	www.worldwideschool.org /library/books/lit/historical/theconquestoftheoldsouthwest/chap18.html (2091 words)

	James Williams, SMS, Air Force, Charlotte NC, 24Jun77 33E001 - The Virtual Wall®
		I was visiting my mother on Memorial Day, 1999, and she gave me a box of my old stuff to take home with me. Mom is always trying to get me to take things out of her basement and over to my house.
		Through research, I found more information on James' last mission in Vietnam and that he had presumably died in a plane crash but no remains had been recovered.
		On 6 November 2000 the remains were turned over to the crewmens' families for burial, and on 15 November 2000 the remains were interred in a group burial in one casket in Arlington National Cemetery under a headstone bearing all 11 crewmen's names.
	www.virtualwall.org /dw/WilliamsJR01a.htm (1000 words)

	Gaffney, SC A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 221
		At Kings Mountain, Colonel Williams and his men took up positions to the north of Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Ferguson’s Loyalist forces.
		Unfortunately, Williams was killed by a stray bullet shot after the Loyalist’s surrendered.
		Colonel James Williams of South Carolina, poorly esteemed by his fellow commanders, redeemed himself in their eyes by his heroic action at Kings Mountain.
	www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute221/gaffney/default.htm (205 words)

	South Carolina Patriots
		William Simpson served as a private in the militia under Colonel Brandon during 1779 and 1780 while living in the Laurens District of South Carolina.
		William Smith, while residing in Spartenburg District, South Carolina, enlisted during the fall of 1775 and served as a Lieutenant under Captain Joseph Wofford and Colonel John Thomas Sr.
		Boardwine Waters was a soldier in a regiment commanded by his uncle, Colonel Philemon Waters, participating in the Battle of Stono on 26 June 1779 and in the Battle of Eutow.
	www.net-magic.net /ameliaislanddar/pages/southcarolina.html (979 words)

	The Patriot Resource: Battle of King's Mountain
		The combined force of Over Mountain Men under the temporary command of Colonel William Campbell arrived at King's Mountain on the afternoon of October 7, 1780.
		Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Campbell led the interior columns, with Shelby on the left and Campbell on the right.
		Ferguson used his Provincial Corps to drive back Colonels Shelby and Campbell with a bayonet charge, but then the Corps had to fall back under sharpshooter fire.
	www.patriotresource.com /battles/kingsmtn/page2.html (395 words)

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