OBIT: (paper and date not given) "Mrs. Harriet Newell Williamson Conn died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Guthrie, on 6th street, last Friday morning, at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 26 days. Mrs. Conn was born at Flemmigsburg [sic] Ky., Oct. 4, 1819. At an early age she moved to Brown county, O. She lived in and around Ripley for more than 30 years. Since that time she has made her home with Mrs. Guthrie.
OBIT: She united with the Presbyterian Church in her early childhood and has always been a devoted and consistent member of the church.
She was married to Mr. Richard Conn January 13, 1842 by Rev. Lockhart, at Ripley. Her husband preceeded her to the spiritual world some 33 years ago.
To this union were born 6 children, three of whom are still living. Mrs. Dr. Guthrie, Albert Conn, of Springfield and Robert Conn, of Sutton, Nebraska. She is also survived by one brother and sister, one half sister and two half brothers.
Mrs. Conn had been feeble for the past two years and her death was not a sudden shock.
She lived a beautiful life, one for others instead of self, and she never spoke an unkind word of any person. She had the utmost reverence for the Sabbath and always placed the sincerest trust, faith and love in her Savior and Master. Her life was a beautiful lesson for her many friends and loved ones to study and derive naught save good. Do as she did worship the true and living God and when we are summoned lie down in peaceful sleep to await the resurrection."
She united with the Presbyterian Church in her early childhood and has always been a devoted and consistent member of the church.
She was married to Mr. Richard Conn January 13, 1842 by Rev. Lockhart, at Ripley. Her husband preceeded her to the spiritual world some 33 years ago.
To this union were born 6 children, three of whom are still living. Mrs. Dr. Guthrie, Albert Conn, of Springfield and Robert Conn, of Sutton, Nebraska. She is also survived by one brother and sister, one half sister and two half brothers.
Mrs. Conn had been feeble for the past two years and her death was not a sudden shock.
She lived a beautiful life, one for others instead of self, and she never spoke an unkind word of any person. She had the utmost reverence for the Sabbath and always placed the sincerest trust, faith and love in her Savior and Master. Her life was a beautiful lesson for her many friends and loved ones to study and derive naught save good. Do as she did worship the true and living God and when we are summoned lie down in peaceful sleep to await the resurrection."
DEATH: Obituary: "DEATH OF ROBERT CONN ----- Robert Conn, one of the old citizens of the county, who had been a resident of Georgetown since last fall, died at his home in this place Sunday morning, after an illness of several weeks of diseases incident to old age. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. A. VanDyke at the late home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon, and the remains were consigned to their last resting place in Confidence Cemetery. The large attendance of old neighbors and friends attest to the respect held for Mr. Conn. He was one of the country's most prominent farmers, and was connected with many large business enterprises in his younger days. The following sketch of his life was read at the funeral services:
Robert Conn was born in Ripley, Ohio, Dec. 27. 1824. Had he lived to his next birthday he would have been 80 years old. His entire life was spent in Brown county. In 1855 he bought a farm in Jefferson township about three miles west of Russellville where he made his home until last fall. He and Miss Mahala Williamson were united in marriage Sept. 11, 1856. To this union were born seven children, two of whom died in early childhood. The five who are still living are Samuel, Harriet, Albert, Edwin and Louella. The deceased united with the Presbyterian Church in Russellville in January, 1869, under the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Guthery. He was faithful to his covenant vows to the time of his death. He was a successful farmer and did more or less business outside the farm. For a number of years he was a director in one of the Ripley Banks. During the last few weeks of his life from the infirmities of age and sickness, his mind was impared, (sic) but during his lucid moments repeated in the hearing of his pastor and others, "The Lord is my Shepherd," "I know that my redeemer liveth," "In my Father's house are many mansions." His body was entered upon that sleep which can only be broken by the last trumpet, but his soul has entered into the inheritance of the Saints."
Never Married
Obituary: "Sentinel-Post" of Shenandoah, Page Co. Iowa, Sept. 3, 1909:
"AN OLD SOLDIER DEAD FORMERLY OF SHENANDOAH
T. N. Williamson, of Villisca, died this week and his body was brought to Shenandoah for burial by the side of his first wife. Rev. Bartley conducted the burial service at the grave. the body was accompanied here by his second wife.
Shenandoah residents of fifteen years ago will remember Mr. Williamson, who resided in the house afterwards owned by G. E. Thomas. After the death of his wife here Mr. Williamson lived alone and seemed to be very lonely, rarely saying anything to any one but pursuing his daily tasks quietly. He moved to Villisca and later married again and we had forgotten him until he was brought here yesterday for his last resting place. The G.A.R. here will secure his army record."
BIOGRAPHY: NOTES AND RESIDENCES FROM THOMAS NEWTON
WILLIAMSON'S CIVIL WAR PENSION FILE
1. 1865-1868 Thomas lived Brown Co. Ohio
2. He moved to Webster Co. Iowa 01 September, 1868 and lived there until June 1873. Worked for A.M. Dawley of Fort Dodge, Webster Co. Iowa for those years. (As of July 2000, not found on 1870 Webster Co. census.) It must have been seasonal work - see teaching posts below.
3. November 1869-1870 taught school at Humboldt Co. Iowa near Gotts Creek post office. Lived with
Asa and B.C. Scribner.
4. 1871 returned to Brown Co. Ohio according to his sister Susan Williamson Jones.
5. 1871-2 taught school near Ft. Dodge, Iowa (two miles west.)
6. 1872-3 and 1873-1874 taught school near Algona, Iowa. "Went on to a piece of land May 1872."
7. Lived Algona, Kossuth Co. Iowa until April 1877, then moved to Greenwood Center, Kossuth Co. Iowa.
8. June 1880 he visited friends in Brown Co. Ohio - actually May 1880 through March 1881, address Russellville.
9. December 1881 to April 1882 lived with M. A. Henry at Woodlawn, Nemaha Co. Kansas.
10. December 1882 lived Kossuth Co. Iowa.
11. December 1886 lived Kossuth Co. Iowa.
12. January 1887 lived at Burt, Kossuth Co. Iowa.
13. December 1887 Brown Co. Ohio.
14. October 1889 lived Glenwood, Mills Co. Iowa.
15. November 1890 at Glenwood, Mills Co. Iowa.
16. 28 October 1892 at Mills Co. Iowa.
17. 23 September 1897 living Mills Co. Iowa.
18. July 1890 or 1896? Lived Shenandoah, Page Co. Iowa.
19. 13 March 1901 lived Shenandoah, Page Co. Iowa
20. February 1902 lived Villisca, Montgomery Co. Iowa
21. 15 March 1902 moving to Surrey, Ward Co. North Dakota after March 20.
22. July 1903 living Norwich, North Dakota (P.O. Surrey, Ward Co. ND) moving to Blanchard, Page Co. Iowa after July 20.
23. June 1909 living Villisca, Montgomery Co. Iowa.
People who gave depositions for Thomas Newton Williamson's
Civil War File
Family members:
1. John Edgar Williamson b. 1821 (he was 69 as of 05 Sept. 1890.) John a half-brother of TNW and married to Vashti Salisbury, younger sister of Thomas' mother, Sarah Salisbury Williamson.
2. John B. Dawley married a half-sister of TNW (Aramina Williamson) as his first wife. Deposed 1889. Lived Bentonville, Adams Co. Ohio.
3. Susan Williamson Jones (sister to TNW) lived at "home place until 1875" near Ripley. Also at Russellville , Brown Co. Ohio by 1890.
4. Mary Williamson Hayes (sister to TNW) lived at Browntown, Brown Co. Ohio. She was 47 as of 06 Sept. 1890.
5. Albert Williamson (brother to TNW) lived Morgantown, Lee Co. Florida about this time? Need to check pension file.
6. C. W. Salisbury and Jno. A. Tweed of Georgetown attested an affidavit June 1880. Neither is identified as of July 2000, but C. W. should be a relative.
7. G. S. Salisbury of Ripley, Brown Co. Ohio - also not placed as of July 2000.
8. Collard Payne and J. A. Salisbury deposed December 1887. J. A. a son of Dr. James Newton Salisbury, uncle to TNW.
9. One aunt, unnamed, in a hospital in Ohio with mental problems.
10. TNW called "Pap Williamson" in the service.
Other deponents:
1. Mary E. Dunlap of Ripley, Brown Co. Ohio.
2. Thomas W. Brown living Cherry Fork, Adams Co. Ohio served with TNW in the war.
3. A. M. Dawley - a relative of John B.? Check pension file - could be Aramina or else a son of John and Aramina perhaps.
twin. D. of cancer.
Obituary: : "The Oakes Times" of Oakes, North Dakota, Feb. 2, 1933:
"MRS. ALMA WILLIAMSON -
Mrs. Alma Eliza Williamson, 78 years old, died Wednesday evening of last week at the home of her son, H. N. Williamson, with whom she had resided for 16 years. She had been ill for more than two weeks.
Born in Wisconsin in the neighborhood of Lewton (sic) March 3, 1854, she moved with her parents when a small child to Kossuth County, Iowa, residing there until she was about 47 years old. She was married in Iowa Jan. 1, 1877. Two children were born, Orin Albert of McGregor, Minn., and H. N. Williamson. Her husband has been dead about 20 years.
Most of her life was spent as a teacher and nurse. She taught 48 terms in Iowa and in later years employed nursing as her occupation. She taught up to the time she left Iowa.
Mrs. Williamson came to North Dakota 32 years ago, taking up a homestead near Minot where she stayed 10 years. Both sons took homesteads there at the same time. Later Mrs. Williamson lived in Minneapolis about three years with Orin, with whom she also lived at McGregor before coming to Oakes.
Survivors are a brother, O. H. Caulkins of Wahpeton; four sisters, Mrs. Florence Bourcy of Donnelly, Minn., and three sisters at Burt, Iowa, Mrs. Ada, Mrs. Fanny and Mrs. Lucy Mann, all having married brothers, besides eight grandchildren, in additon to the two sons.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Adventist chapel, of which she was a member. Rev. A. A. Leiske of Fargo officiated and burial was in Oakesview cemetery."
Located at Morgantown, Lee Co.? Florida (notes are that it is now part of Charlotte Co. was part of DeSoto, not Lee, but affidavit says Lee) in 1890 per deposition, signature cut off on copy, made at Sardinia, Brown Co. Ohio 08 Sept. 1890. On 1900 Clay Co. MN census. He lived in Cass Co. ND in 1910 per his deposition in TNW CW file. Per Allen Peterson, he was living in Moorhead, Clay Co. MN in 1916, but buried at Fargo.
Civil War service with 4th Independent Co. Ohio Cavalry as a private: Roll box 552, Exact 118, Rec. 2257 -no pension file found. [No, this was Albert M. Williamson who served, son of John and Nancy Jane (Henry) Williamson.]
Death cert. gives 15 June 1846 for date of birth.