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Levi Williams
Levi Williams is a native of Ohio, born Oct. 27, 1832, and is a son of Israel and Susannah (Ritter) Williams. His educational advantages were very limited, his youth having been spent in assisting on the farm. He was married Sept. 29, 1857, to Miss Barbara Bennett, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Buck) Bennett. To this union have been born five children, three of whom still survive — Josephus, Benjamin F., and Ida L. Two daughters are deceased — Mary E. and Eliza Ann. After his marriage Mr. Williams engaged in farming and is still engaged in agricultural pursuits in Liberty Township, where he has a very pleasant home. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren church.
Source:
History of Henry County, Indiana Chicago Interstate Publishing Co 1884