Individual Details

Ann Rice appears to have been a daughter of John & Letsha Rice, therefore, a sister to William Rice that married Daniel Williams's older sister Nancy.

John Rice Senr identified a daughter as Anna Williams in his will. He lived next door to Daniel's father Henry.

There is also a marriage bond in Caswell Co for Ann Rice to Daniel Williams, 5 Jan 1786.
Anthony Thompson, security for marriage, January 1786. Daniel's father's will was proved the same month he married.



WB B, p.256
Jan Court 1789 Sale of estate of Henry Williams by Elizabeth Williams, Wm Rice and Daniel Williams, exec. [it would seem that Daniel has now reached age 21 - his father's will dated 1785 said he was to be one of the executors when he reached 21 and he was listed when the inventory was taken.]


Listed as "Eldest son" in father's will. [The will does not state he was the eldest child - he was to be one of the Executors when he reached age 21 - Will written in April of 1785.]
Caswell Co Deed Book H, p.171-2: Daniel Williams of Orange Co NC to John Anderson of Caswell. 340 acres on Stoney Crk being part of tract Henry Williams dec'd purchased of John Henslee and willed to son Daniel adj Joseph Williams [Daniel's brother]. 3 Oct 1792.
Then 3 Oct 1795, Daniel is listed as of Caswell Co [don't know if he moved or one is an error] when he sold to Elisabeth Williams [prob his mother] 100 acres on Roley's Fork adj Joseph & Nathl Williams. wit: Charles Brookes, David Gooch. DB L, p.35


Caswell NC Will Book E, p.85
April Court 1804 Estate of John Rice Sen. in acct with William Rice Exec. Cash paid Thomas Rice, Danl. Williams, Frances Gooch, Anthony Thompson, Mary Thompson.

Caswell DB F, p.100
17 Oct 1806. Elizabeth Williams to grandchildren Elizabeth, Polly, Anney, Rebekah, John R., Nathan, and James Williams - children of son Daniel Williams. For love and affection, negro woman Amy purchased of son Daniel. Gift to be received after death of grantor. Wit: Nathan Williams, Barzillai Graves.

Did Daniel go to Madison Co KY with his brother Joseph? There is a Daniel Williams in 1810 of the correct age in Madison Co..

Caswell DB U, p.68
5 Oct 1819 Henry Williams to Willis Ashford, 3 undivided lots of 10 acres each that Elizabeth Williams dec'd possessed being part of Henry Williams, Daniel Williams, and David & Jane Gooch. Wit: Jas. Wilder

Birth	Ca 1766
Marriage	5 Jan 1786	Caswell County, North Carolina - Ann Rice

Spouse	Ann Rice ( - )
Child	Elizabeth Williams ( - )
Child	Polly Williams ( - )
Child	Cynthia Ann "Anney" Williams (1799 - )
Child	Rebekah Williams ( - )
Child	John R. Williams ( - )
Child	Nathan Williams ( - )
Child	James Williams ( - )

Father	HENRY WILLIAMS (1734 - 1785)
Mother	ELIZABETH [WILLIAMS] ( - 1816)
Sibling	Nancy Williams (1758 - 1793)
Sibling	Mary Williams (1760 - 1782)
Sibling	Susannah Williams (1762 - 1795)
Sibling	Ursula Duke Williams (1763 - 1803)
Sibling	SARAH "SALLY" WILLIAMS (1765 - 1840)
Sibling	Elizabeth Williams ( - 1813)
Sibling	Jane Williams (1770 - 1841)
Sibling	Joseph Williams (1775 - )
Sibling	Nathan Williams (1776 - 1838)
Sibling	Henry Williams (1778 - 1819)