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James B. Williams

Georgetown, Williamson County

Marker Text

(1821-1891) A pioneer of this region. Born in Madison County, KY. With bride, Sarah Coffey, came to Texas in wagon train led by his father, Isaac, and including brothers David, John R., Kelse, and other kin. Moved to Berry's Creek area on Dec. 24, 1848. Served in Texas Rangers company of his uncle, Capt. John Williams, 1854-1862. Lived in San Saba County, 1850s. Permanent home was in Glasscock Valley, north of Georgetown. Williams had thirteen children. Recorded - 1973

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Berry's Creek Cemetery, NE side of SH 195, about 1 mi. NW of I-35
Marker # 15386
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.715507, -97.658343

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