William Buck WILLIAMSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Oct 1861, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Called Billy.

William was a farmer in Amherst Twp, Portage County, Wisconsin, in the 1900 census.

He was still in Amherst Twp in the 1910 census. By then his son Boyd had left home.

By 1920, Myrtle has left home too.

In the 1930 census, William and Thora are living by themselves in a house they own on High Street in Nelsonville village, Amherst Twp, Portage County. They don’t have a radio.

His obit said that he had been a resident of Nelsonville for the past 12 years. He had suffered a stroke six years before his death and had been in poor health ever since. He had been confined to his bed for 13 months.

Birth:
his obit said 16 Jul 1861 in Amherst

Baptism:
As Wilhelm. His mother is Mathea Nilsdatter.

William married Torborg ERICKSON on 10 Nov 1888 in Portage County, Wisconsin. Torborg was born on 4 Aug 1861 in Norway; died on 5 Aug 1955 in Wisconsin; was buried on 8 Aug 1955 in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 003246

Notes:

Couldn’t find him in the 1910 census.

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Dodge County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer and was married and was living in the town of Hustisford, Dodge County. He was described as of medium height and build with light blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1920 census he and his family live in Beaver Twp, Clark County, Wisconsin. Boyd is a dairy farmer.

In the 1930 census, he is a dairy farmer in Amherst Twp, Portage County.

Boyd married Edna Vienna ROE about 1916. Edna was born on 16 Jan 1893 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died on 20 Feb 1985 in Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census she and Otis live in Amherst Twp, Portage County, not far from her parents. In the 1930 census, she and Otis are not far from her brother Elmer who, by that time, appears to have taken over the Williamson farm.

Died:
SSDI last residence Amherst.

Myrtle married Otis A OLSON about 1918. Otis was born about 1882 in Wisconsin; died on 11 Apr 1959 in Cudahy, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; was buried in 1959 in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Amherst. His age was erroneously shown as 24. He was single and was employed as a farmer by his father. He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.

In the 1930 census he is a dairy farmer in Amherst Twp living very near his sister Myrtle and her family. Elmer is a veteran of the World War.

Elmer married Lillian T about 1921. Lillian was born on 17 Apr 1899 in Wisconsin; died on 8 Dec 1968 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; was buried in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, as Walter O Williamson, he is living at home and is a laborer at a packing plant.

In the 1930 census, as Walter O Williams, he and his family live in Deer Twp, Roseau County, Minnesota. Walter is a farmer on a rented farm. He was a veteran of the World War.

Birth:
North Dakota death index gives his year of birth as 1896

Died:
As Walter Oscar Williams. Resided in Moorhead, Minnesota

Walter married Mamie Clarys WATSON about 1925. Mamie was born about 1902 in Iowa; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census she is living at home and is a public school teacher.

Family/Spouse: George SCHROEDER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Billy Williamson who died in Portage County in August of 1917.

Notes:

A Frances A. Hermanson, wife of Harry L. Williams, was the subject of an obit in the Stevens Point Journal on pages 12 and 13 August 1997.

Died:
His obit was in the SPJ on 28 August 1995. Wisconsin Death Index calls him Harry Lambert Williams. SSDI calls him Harry L Williamson.

Notes:

Died:
25 August according to her father’s obit

Family/Spouse: Roman BAUM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is called Roy B. in the 1930 census. Called Roe in his sister’s obit.

Died:
last residence per SSDI

Notes:

Rachel Sparr, 95, of Waupun passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.

Rachel was born on May 16, 1919, in the city of Loyal, Clark County, a daughter of Boyd and Edna (Roe) Williamson. She was a graduate of Amhurst High School and attended Stevens Point Education College. On Nov. 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to Anders “Andy” Sparr. Rachel was a member of Pella Lutheran Church, past president and participated in the ladies aid as well as teaching Sunday school. Rachel was also a past president of the Dodge County Homemakers Association and adult leader of the Achievers 4-H Club.

Rachel is survived by two daughters, Karin (John) Nyhuis of Oakfield, Kristine (Brian) Colby of Appleton; a son, Anders (Linda) Sparr of Hartford; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a niece; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anders Sparr, in 1998; parents; and a brother, Roe (Hazel) Williamson.

A celebration of Rachel’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 S. Madison St., Waupun. The Rev. Michael Stock will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Garden.

Rachel’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, July 25, at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 S. Madison St., Waupun, from 9:30 a.m. to the hour of the service.

Family/Spouse: Anders SPARR. Anders died in 1998; was buried in Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
last residence

Notes:

An Elaine Shanks, wife of Allen Williams, was the subject of an obit in the Stevens Point Daily Journal on 21 and 26 August, 1947.

Died:
last residence per SSDI