Bio: Williams, David H. (History - 1846)

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Surnames: WILLIAMS LOYD LLOYD

----Source: 1891 History of Clark and Jackson County

DAVID H. WILLIAMS was born in England in 1846, son of Ethan and Mary Williams. His parent both lived to be seventy years old, and died in England. He came to America in the fall of 1865, and located in Albany, Green County, Wisconsin, where he remained about nine years. Like many others who sought a home in our free America, Mr. Williams came here without money and was dependent upon his own exertions for a livelihood. He began working for $20 per month, and in the woods earned $40 a month. For several years he spent the winters in the woods, and the summers doing farm work. While in Green County he was married, in 1876, to Miss Elizabeth Loyd (Lloyd), who was seven years his junior. She is also a native of England, was brought to this country when four years old, and received her education in Green County, Wisconsin. One child has been born to them, which at this writing is four years old.

Mr. Williams landed in Clark County with his wife and with a capital of only 16. He worked faithfully, and about thirteen years ago bought the farm upon which he now resides. It consists of 200 Acres, and is located two miles from Neillsville, in section 22, Pine Valley Township. He is one of the many who have come to this country without means, and by their own industry have possessed themselves with comfortable homes and have risen to positions of wealth and influence. His farm is a valuable one, and is well stocked with cattle, sheep, etc. While Mr. Williams is a Republican, he believes in voting for the man rather than the party.

WILLIAMS LOYD LLOYD