87. David Edgar⁵ Williamson (Thomas H.⁴, Henry³, Henry², Abraham¹) was born in Wayne Or Clay Co., Il. January 1, 1881. Connie Sundberg has birthdate as Jan. 1, 1883 in Kell, Marion Co.,IL. David died May 10, 1969 in Wayne Co., Illinois, at 88 years of age. His body was interred May 10, 1969 in Poplar Creek Cem., Wayne Co., Il..⁽⁸⁸⁷⁾

He married Lillian Jeanette Jones in Groom's residence, Marion Co.,IL., November 10, 1903.(888) Lillie was born in Illinois January 27, 1888.⁽⁸⁸⁹⁾ She was the daughter of John Logan Jourdan and Harriet L. or F. Jones. Lillie died February 28, 1976 in Illinois, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred March 1, 1976 in Poplar Creek Cem., Wayne Co., Il..⁽⁸⁹⁰⁾

David was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Santa Anna Twp., DeWitt Co.,IL..⁽⁸⁹¹⁾ David E. Williamson enlisted in the regular army during the Spanish American War. He was a private in the 118th Co. Coast Artillery. David received a pension later. David & brother Nathan were married in a double ceremony in Marion Co.,IL. in 1903, but Nathan's certificate was returned in Jefferson Co., David's was filed in Marion Co.,IL. David was a member of American Legion Post 141 for 6 years.

David Edgar Williamson and Lillian Jeanette Jones had the following children:

175 i. Tessie Belle⁶ Williamson was born in Marion Co.,IL. June 15, 1904. Tessie died September 26, 1987 in IL., at 83 years of age. Her body was interred after September 26, 1987 in RLDS Church Cem., Orchardville,IL.. This cemetery is also called Poplar Creek Cemetery. She married Robert Lamont Jones 1929.

Robert was born in Marion Co.,IL. July 7, 1905. He was the son of Joseph Edward Jones and Lucy J. Stonecipher. Robert died January 23, 1987 in IL., at 81 years of age. Centralia, Marion Co.,IL.

His body was interred January 26, 1987 in RLDS Church Cem., Orchardville,IL.. (See Robert Lamont Jones for the continuation of this line.)

176 ii. Maggie Carmel Williamson (still alive).

177 iii. Edna Lavina Mae Williamson was born in Bluford, Jefferson Co.,IL. September 10, 1908. Edna died June 20, 1951 in Bluford, Jefferson Co., Il, at 42 years of age. Her body was interred after June 20, 1951 in Field Cem., Marion Co.,Illinois. Ron & Connie Sundberg say that Edna was first buried at Field Cemetery, then re-interred at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 2500 Old 51 Road, Sandoval, Marion Co.,Illinois. She married Asar Olaf Sundberg in possibly Illinois, March 11, 1926. No license has yet been found. It is possible the couple left the state to be married.

Oscar was born in Ofver Lulea, Norrbotten, Sweden February 4, 1903. He was the son of Johan Gideon Sundberg and Ida Octavia Sandberg. Oscar died August 24, 1961 in Chicago,Illinois, at 58 years of age. His body was interred August 26, 1961 in St. Adalbert's Cem., Niles,Illinois.(892) Oscar was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Green River, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.⁽⁸⁹³⁾ (See Asar Olaf Sundberg for the continuation of this line.) Edna had twins, Lee & Leah, before she married Ascar Sundberg. Lee's wife told Connie Sundberg that Russell Hicks (Saybrook,IL.) was listed as his father. The family does not know if they were married and divorced or if they ever were married. Oscar Sundberg adopted Lee, but Leah had already married and didn't think it mattered.

178 iv. Clarence Mitchell Williamson was born in Illinois April 21, 1910. Iuka, Marion Co.,IL. Clarence died September 4, 1990 in Iuka, Marion Co.,IL., at 80 years of age. His body was interred after September 4, 1990 in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sandoval,Illinois. Full military rites were provided. He married twice.

He married Leah Franks before 1970. He married Velma Bloemaker in Salem,IL, January 26, 1970. Velma was born in Bible Grove,IL. 1913. She was the daughter of William H. Bloemaker and Johanna Saak. Velma died March 19, 1984 in St.Mary's Hosp.,Centralia,IL.. Her body was interred after March 19, 1984 in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Sandoval,Illinois. Obituary, (newspaper & date unknown) Velma Williamson - Velma H. (Bloemaker) Williamson, 71, of R.R. 1, Sandoval, died yesterday at 7:55 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born in Bible Grove, daughter of William H. and Johanna (Saak) Bloemaker. In 1970 she married Clarence Williamson in Salem and he survives. Also surviving is a brother, Glen Bloemaker of Centralia. In earlier years, Mrs. Williamson worked for Hollywood Brands and at the Forrest City Dress Factory. She lived in the Sandoval area since her marriage and in Centralia prior to that. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Luer Funeral Home with Rev. E. E. Wilber officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Thursday until time of the services. Clarence was married first to Leah Franks. I do not know of any children. Clarence was a PFC in the Infantry in WWII, stationed in California. He saw combat in Attu, Marshall Islands, Siapon, Phillipines; was awarded 6 Bronze Stars, 4 Champion Stars, 2 Liberation Stars. Clarence Williamson was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military rites provided by VFW Post 2055 and American Legion Post 446. Obituary, Centralia Sentinel, Tues., Sept. 4, 1990: Clarence Williamson - Junction City - Clarence M. Williamson, 80, of Junction City, died Sunday at his home. He was born in Iuka on April 21, 1910, son of David Edgar and Lillie Janet (Jones) Williamson. He married Velma H. Bloemaker in Salem on Jan. 26, 1970, and she died March 19, 1984. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph Williamson of Mt. Vernon and Clayton Williamson of Champaign; and four sisters, Carmel Pickard of Mt. Vernon, Laura Shaw of Centralia, Mary Payne of Willis, Texas, and Margie Shelton of Champaign. Mr. Williamson worked for the State of Illinois Highway Department until his retirement in September of 1972. He lived most of his life in the Iuka and Centralia areas. He was a World War II veteran. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pacey & Dunnavan Funeral Home in Centralia with Rev. Joseph Alfred officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, where military rites will be accorded by VFW Post 2055 and American Legion Post 446. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the services.

+ 179 v. Clayton Admirl Williamson (still alive).

180 vi. Mary Tansadie Pearl Williamson was born in Illinois May 3, 1915. Pearl died February 7, 1996 at 80 years of age. Her body was interred after February 7, 1996 in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cem.. She married Leo C. Payne in Illinois, 1940. Leo was born January 25, 1912. Leo died July 26, 1976 in Willis, TX, at 64 years of age. His body was interred after July 26, 1976 in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cem.. (See Leo C. Payne for the continuation of this line.)

She resided in Willis, TX. 1990. Her father, David Williamson, called her Sadie or Tansaty after his mother, Tansada Haney Williamson. She was also called Pearl.

181 vii. Joseph Leo Williamson was born in Illinois September 1, 1917. Joseph's obituary says he was born in Iuka, Marion Co.,IL. Joseph died April 1, 1997 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy,IL., at 79 years of age. His body was interred April 4, 1997 in Pleasant Hill Cem., Jefferson Co.,IL..⁽⁸⁹⁴⁾ He married Beatrice Pearl McGee Haines after 1945. I am not sure that Joseph ever married Beatrice, she is not mentioned in his obituary.

Beatrice was born April 11, 1928. Beatrice died January 7, 1988 at 59 years of age. Her body was interred after January 7, 1988 in Pleasant Hill Cem., Jefferson Co.,IL..

Joseph served in the military in Phillipines, South Pacific Arena, 1941. Joseph served 6 years in the military.

He served in the military during war time 1941 in Prisoner of War, Phillipines.. Joseph Williamson's obituary reads: Joseph L. Williamson, 79, of Mt. Vernon, recently of Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 1997, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Sep.1, 1917, in Iuka, son of David and Lille (Jones) Williamson. Survivors include one brother, Clayton Williamson of Champaign; and three sisters, Laura Shaw of Centralia, Margie Shelton of Homer and Carmil Pickard of Mt. Vernon. Mr. Williamson was a foreman with General Import & Export Co. in Chicago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served six years, and was a prisoner of war. He was a member of American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery north of Mt. Vernon with J. Howard Kraps officiating. Full military rites will be accorded at graveside by American Legion Post 141. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. - from the Mt. Vernon Register dated April 2, 1997. Connie Sunberg says Joseph was a Corporal, was in the Bataan Death March, P.O.W. of Japanese Imperial Army, received 1 Bronze Star, 20 Ap Leaf Clusters; was a member of American Legion Post 141 for 6 years. There was no mention in the obituary of any marriages, but Joseph lived with Beatrice Pearl Haines for many years.

182 viii. Eva Maxine Williamson was born in Farmer City, IL. February 7, 1920. She married three times. She married Lester Harlow about 1935. Maxine's first marriage was at age 14.

She married William Dunn after 1938. She married Ernest Nalley about 1955. (See Ernest Nalley for the continuation of this line.) Maxine had at least two children, daughters Karen Ann and Jacqueline Jeanette (?). She gave Karen Ann to Tessie to adopt, and Jacqueline went to Carmil. Maxine also was called Mickey and even legally changed her name later on to Gloria Jean.

183 ix. Marjorie Marie Williamson (still alive).

184 x. Laura Irene Williamson (still alive).

185 xi. Sarah Williamson was born in Illinois October 22, 1925. Sarah died October 22, 1925 in Illinois, at less than one year of age. Laura used Sarah's birth certificate for many years before legally changing back to her real name. They were twins.

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