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Janice Friel <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 5 Jun 2011 07:41:38 -0400
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There were several Williams. Families in Va. at the same time. Looks like your ancestor is in a later time frame.

Funny I live very close to Valley Forge.

Janice

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>Janice-- My g.g.g Grandfather James Williams was a Lieutenant at the
>Valley Forge encampment from December 18 1777 until June 19, 1778 with
>George Washington.  After that he was promoted to Captain and served
>until the end of the war. I do not know for sure who his father was but
>he is thought to be Charles Williams  born 12 May 1722 in Bristol Parish
>,VA,who had 7 children (Benjamin, Susanna, James , Sarah, Francis and
>Olive Williams). This Charles Williams was the son of James Williams  the
>son of John Williams and his wife Mary Jones.  I have proof that my
>ancestor was James Williams the Rev. 
>War soldier.
>
>        I have no record of a William Williams. 
>
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>        Sincerely,
>                                                                         
>                                                                       
>Reginald L. Vassar                
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