Individual Details
William Edward McWilliams
(2 Jul 1850 - 4 Jul 1930)
Events
| Birth | 2 Jul 1850 | Pennsylvania |  |  | |
| Census | 11 Jul 1860 | Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 20 Jun 1870 | Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Marriage | 26 Feb 1874 | Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church, Graysville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania - Sara Anna Goheen | | | |
| Census | 1880 | Ferguson Township, Rock Springs, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 4 Jun 1900 | Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 15 Apr 1910 | Ferguson Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Census | 17 Apr 1930 | Centre Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Death | 4 Jul 1930 | Centre Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Burial | 7 Jul 1930 | Graysville Cemetery, Graysville, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | | |
Families
| Spouse | Sara Anna Goheen (1853 - 1912) |
| Child | Joseph Milliken Goheen McWilliams (1875 - 1923) |
| Child | Ella Bailey McWilliams (1878 - 1901) |
| Child | John Henry McWilliams (1881 - 1953) |
| Child | Charles Stewart McWilliams (1884 - 1887) |
| Child | Sarah Ann McWilliams (1885 - 1964) |
| Child | William Harold McWilliams (1889 - 1973) |
| Child | Isabella Thompson Goheen McWilliams (1892 - 1964) |
| Child | Nancy Rebecca McWilliams (1896 - 1961) |
| Father | Henry McWilliams (1817 - 1860) |
| Mother | Nancy Rebecca Edmiston (1819 - 1855) |
| Sibling | Rebecca McWilliams (1848 - ) |
| Sibling | Nancy McWilliams (1848 - 1935) |
| Sibling | Sarah Anna McWilliams (1852 - 1881) |
Notes
Birth
The Bible record is the only one with the July 2 date, the obituary stated July 3. This bible entry was in different handwriting than all the others indicating it may have been entered near the date of birth.William E. McWilliams died July 4th, b. 3 Jul 1850 son of Henry and Rebecca McWilliams.
First rural mail carrier in Rock Springs area until 70 years old.
Married Annie Goheen when 22 years old who died in 1910. Surviving are Mrs. Frank Goodhart, Mrs Harry Potter of Centre Hall, Mrs Ralph Musser of Mill Hall, John H. McWilliams of Louisville, KY, andHarold Johnston. Sister Mrs (Rebecca) John Bailey of Pine Grove Mills.
Burial Monday afternoon in Graysville Cemetery.
William McWilliams born July 1850, married 26 years, 8 children, 7 living, Anna wife March 1853, Ella B Nov 1878, Sarah A. Dec 1885, Harold W. Jan 1889, Issabell F Nov 1892, Nancy B. Aug 1876.
Census
According to the 1860 census William E was living on the farm with father and family. His mother was not listed. The Edmundson family lived in the household as servants.Census
Samuel Bailey household age 34 farmer value of farm 14650, personal 1750. Rachel age 22, William McWilliams age 20 farm laborer.Marriage
W.E. McWilliams of Rock Spring and Annie Goheen of Rock Spring married 26 Feb 1874, Witnesses; Arnn Wigton, Alice Gardner, Cal. Goheen.Potter_McWilliams
A Very pretty, but quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of W.E. McWilliams at Rick Springs at eight 0'clock on Wednesday morning of last week, when his daughter, Miss Nancy, was united in marriage to Mr. W. Harry Pottter, of Centre Hall. Only the immediate members of both families were present.
The beautiful ring ceremony was used and the officating minister was the Rev. H. D. Fleming of the Graysville, Presbyterian church. Mendelsohn's wedding march was played by Miss Bettie Goheen, a cousin of the bride. The bride was charmingly attired in a brown duventyne ensemble suit and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and ... leaves and flowers.
A wedding breakfast was served immediately following the ceremony and the happy couple left by auto for a wedding trip through the New England states. On their return they will be at the home of their many friends at Centre Hall, where the groom is actively engaged in business as representative for the the Butler Oil Sales Co. Both young people are popular among their acquaintances with whom the Gazette joins to wishing for them a long and happy voyage down the stream of life.
Census
Listed as Post Master of Rock Springs in the 1880 census.Census
William McWilliams born July 1850, married 26 years, 8 children, 7 living, Anna wife March 1853, Ella B Nov 1878, Sarah A. Dec 1885, Harold W. Jan 1889, Issabell F Nov 1892, Nancy B. Aug 1876.Census
59 years old Mail carrier rural route owns home free and clear, married 36 years.Census
William E McWilliam is living with the Frank V Goodhart family in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. He is listed as the father-in-law age 79 and a widow. He was born in Pennsylvania and his parents were also born in Pennsylvania.Death
Name: William Edward Mc William, mail carrierBirth Date: 2 Jul 1850, Place: Centre County
Death Date: 4 Jul 1930, Place: Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania, cerebral embolism
Father Name: Henry Mc William, Birth Place: Centre County
Mother Name: Nancy Rebecca Edmist0n, Birth Place: Centre County
Spouse Name: Sara Anna Mc William, Centre County
Wife Sara Anna McWilliams
Informant J H McWilliams
Burial; Graysville Cemetery 7 Jul 1930
Certificate Number: 67209
William E. McWilliams died July 4th, b. 3 Jul 1850 son of Henry and Rebecca McWilliams.
First rural mail carrier in Rock Springs area until 70 years old.
Married Annie Goheen when 22 years old who died in 1910. Surviving are Mrs. Frank Goodhart, Mrs Harry Potter of Centre Hall, Mrs Ralph Musser of Mill Hall, John H. McWilliams of Louisville, KY, andHarold Johnston. Sister Mrs (Rebecca) John Bailey of Pine Grove Mills.
Burial Monday afternoon in Graysville Cemetery.
Burial
William E. McWilliams died July 4th, b. 3 Jul 1850 son of Henry and Rebecca McWilliams.First rural mail carrier in Rock Springs area until 70 years old.
Married Annie Goheen when 22 years old who died in 1910. Surviving are Mrs. Frank Goodhart, Mrs Harry Potter of Centre Hall, Mrs Ralph Musser of Mill Hall, John H. McWilliams of Louisville, KY, andHarold Johnston. Sister Mrs (Rebecca) John Bailey of Pine Grove Mills.
Burial Monday afternoon in Graysville Cemetery.
Endnotes
1. "," , ; online archives ( : accessed ).
2. Gardner, Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); , Philadelphia, Penna. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
3. Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); Annie L McWilliams Presented by her Brother J. M. Goheen Dec 25th 1874, Philadelphia, Penna. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
4. 1900 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, populatiion schedule, Ferguson twp, line 45, ED 15, family 10, page 151, William E McWilliams, NARA micropublication T623, roll 1391.
5. 1860 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania population schedule, Pine Grove Mills post office, family 1133, line 15, page 418, Henry McWilliams, NARA microfilm M653, roll 1090.
6. 1870 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Ferguson Township, Pine Grove Mills PO, page 457, line 11, Sam'l Bailey, NARA micropublication M593, roll 1321.
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8. Gardner, Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); , Philadelphia, Penna, William E McWilliams & Anna S Goheen were married 26th Feb 1874. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
9. Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); Annie L McWilliams Presented by her Brother J. M. Goheen Dec 25th 1874, Philadelphia, Penna. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
10. , Newspaper articles, , Centre Democrate, Bellefonte, PA 24 October 1924.
11. 1910 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Ferguson twp, ED 16, family 9, sheet 1, William E McWilliams, NARA microublication, roll 1325.
12. 1880 US Census Centre County, Pennsylvavia, population schedule, Ferguson township, ED 237, family 24, line 21, page 416, W E McWilliams, NARA micropublication T9, roll 1113.
13. 1900 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, populatiion schedule, Ferguson twp, line 45, ED 15, family 10, page 151, William E McWilliams, NARA micropublication T623, roll 1391.
14. 1910 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Ferguson twp, ED 16, family 9, sheet 1, William E McWilliams, NARA micrpublication, roll 1325.
15. 1930 US Census, Centre County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Centre Hall boro, ED 14-8 family 125, line 82, page 229, Frank V Goodhart, NARA micropublication T626, roll 2015.
16. "," , ; online archives ( : accessed ).
17. Gardner, Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); , Philadelphia, Penna, W. E. McWilliams died July 4, 1930. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
18. Goheen, McWilliams, Holy Bible Old and New Testament The Original Tongues (Philadelphia, PA: A. J. Holman & Co, 1874); Annie L McWilliams Presented by her Brother J. M. Goheen Dec 25th 1874, Philadelphia, Penna. Hereinafter cited as Holy Bible Gardner family.
19. William Edward McWilliam, death certificate no. 67209 (1930), Commpnwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health Bureau of Vital Stastistics, Ancestry.com.
20. "," , ; online archives ( : accessed ).