This is the line from William Williams of Groton, CT that I descend from. I have a little information on the other families in this file and will be glad to share anything I have with others who are interested in this family. Feel free to let me know of any corrections or additions to this family. I have placed some of my sources at the end of this page. E-mail to Ginny Deagan (NEW E-MAIL:[email protected])

I. William Williams was born in Wales. His parents are not known. He married Arabella Thompson. Nothing is known of her family. William came to America in 1662 and settled in New London County, CT in 1663 in the area of what is now Ledyard. He served in King Philip’s War of 1675 - 1676.

William died in 1704 in New London County, CT. Groton Stone Records say “William Williams was buried in the town of Ledyard, on enclosed ground on Seth William’s farm 2 1/4 miles on the old Mystic or Shewville Road”. The administration of his estate was granted on 7 June 1704 to his son, Richard. The inventory of the estate was taken 6 June 1704 by John Morgan and Richard Packer.

Children of William and Arabella (Thompson) Williams:

1. Richard Williams , b. abt. 1663. Marr. 9 Jan 1687/88, Sarah Wheeler . Died 1733 in Groton, CT.
   
2. William Williams, Jr. , b. abt. 1668. Marr. Mary Morgan . Died 1741 in Ledyard, CT.
   
3. Henry Williams , b. abt. 1670. Wife's name was Margaret, possibly a second wife. Died 12 Feb 1749/50.
   
4. Stephen Williams , b. abt. 1673.
   
5. Mary Williams , b. abt. 1675. Marr. Samuel Packer .

II. Richard Williams was born about 1663 probably in Connecticut. He was married at Groton, New London County, CT on 9 January 1687/88 to Sarah Wheeler. She was the daughter of John Wheeler and was born in 1664 in London, England. Sarah came to New England with her father and lived with his brother in New London, CT.

Not much is known about Richard Williams. He was a Captain of Dragoons in 1690. He owned a piece of land in Stonington, CT which he sold to Thomas Bell in 1709 and he was living in Plainfield CT in 1713 where he had a grant of land. Richard died in 1733 at Groton, CT. His will was made 29 June 1733 and son, David was named executor.

Children of Richard and Sarah (Wheeler) Williams: All born in Groton, CT.

1. Sarah Williams , b. 2 Oct 1689. Died bef. 1728.
   
2. David Williams , b. 14 Aug 1692. Marr. 18 Jan 1720/21, Experience Bailey . Died bef. 3 Mar 1762.
   
3. Richard Williams, Jr. , b. 23 Nov 1694. Died bef. 1 Feb 1728.
   
4. Mary Williams , b. 1 Sep 1697. Marr. 17 Apr 1717, Thomas Leeds .
   
5. Elizabeth Williams , b. 19 July 1700. Marr. 10 July 1718, Obadiah Bailey.
   
6. John Williams , b. 29 Sep 1703. Wife's name was Hannah. Died bef. 1733.
   
7. Nathan Williams , b. Apr 1705. Marr. 17 Feb 1726, Deborah Avery .
   
8. Deborah Williams , b. 29 May 1708. Marr. 18 Sep 1729, Waitstill Avery. Died shortly after marriage.

3. David Williams was born 14 Aug 1692 at Groton, Connecticut. He was the son of Richard and Sarah (Wheeler) Williams. He was married 18 January 1721 at Groton to Experience Bailey.. Experience was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Bailey. She was was christened 24 May 1698 New London County, Connecticut. David and Experience lived in Stonington and Groton, CT and in Plainfield, Hampshire Co. Mass. David died before 3 March 1762. Experience died in October 1781, age 80 years.

Children of David and Experience (Bailey) Williams: All probably born in Groton, CT.

1. David Williams, Jr., , b. abt. 1722. Marr. abt. 1748, Amy Packer .
   
2. Lucretia Williams , b. 29 Nov 1723. Marr. 22 Dec 1742, Asa Avery .
   
3. Richard Williams b. abt. 1727. Died 1807.
   
4. Daniel Williams , b. 17 Jun 1728. Marr. 17 Mar 1756, Esther Avery . Died 26 Sep 1818 in Stockbridge, MA.
   
5. Elizabeth Williams , b. 18 Sep 1733. Marr. [John] Bellows. .
   
6. Mary Williams , b. abt. 1735. Marr Mr. Allyn.

4. David Williams, Jr.was the son of David and Experience (Bailey) Williams. His birth has not been found. He was probably born in Groton, Connecticut about 1722. He was married to Amy Packer. She has been thought to have been the sister of Desire Packer who married John Burrows but this is not likely. She may be the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Williams) Packer, but if so, the birth date given (1732) could not be correct since Mary Williams was born about 1725 and would have been 57 years old in 1732. There is little known about this family

Children of David and Amy (Packer) Williams:

1. David Williams , b. 21 Feb 1751/52. Marr., Lucy Walworth . Served in the Revolutionary War . Died 20 May 1837 aged 86 in Rome, Oneida County, NY.First buried on his farm - later moved to Rome Cemetery, Rome, NY.
   
2. Solomon Williams , b. 21 Sep 1753. Marr. Apr 1779 , Elizabeth Ashby . Served in the Revolutionary War. Died 6 Jul 1852 near Rome, Oneida Co. NY, aged 99 years. Buried in Ridge Mills Cemetery, Rome, NY.
   
3. John Williams , b. 12 Mar 1759. Marr. #1, 15 Oct 1779, Sarah Stark; #2, Catherine Morton . . Died 11 Sep 1848 in Rome, Oneida Co. NY. Buried Old Delta Cemetery, DElta, NY.
   
4. Sarah Williams , b. abt. 1760. Marr. 1788, Nathan Burrows . Died 1 May 1820 in Greene, Chenango Co. NY.
5. Benjamin Williams . Served in the Revolutionary War. Nothing more is known.
   
6. Stephen Williams . Served in Revolutionary War. Northing more is known
   
7. James Williams . Served in Revolutionary War. Killed at Ft. Griswold, CT.
   
8. Simeon Williams
   
9. Jesse Williams
   
10. Amy Williams?