Edward Williams

  General Notes:

OCCUPATION: House Carpenter

OTHER: Edward and Sarah Williams are listed in 1880 US Census at 2335 Federal St, Philadelphia. Both Albert Williams (Locksmith) and Edward Williams are shown residing at 2335 Federal St. in 1890 Philadelphia city directory.

OTHER: Census for 1850, 1860 and 1870 indicate year of birth is 1820; 1880 census indicates birth year of 1825. Edward indicates in 1880 census that his father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in Germany.

CENSUS: 1870 census includes in Edward Williams household: Cordelia Williams, female, age 20. Occupation "at home". This individual is not included in 1850 or 1860 census. Family relationships are not indicated in 1870 cenus. She may be a visiting relative or she may be Elizabeth, who is not listed in 1870.

  Other Information:

• Census: 1850 US, 21 Aug 1850, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, USA. Moyamensing 4th Ward, dwelling 124, family 133, Head of household.

• Census: 1860 US, 12 Jul 1860, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, USA. 2nd Ward; dwelling 2253, family 3537, pg 334; Head of household.

• Census: 1870 US, 27 Jun 1870, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, USA. 7th District; dwelling 1022, family 1302, pg 159; Head of household.

• Census: 1880 US, 8 Jun 1880, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania, USA. ED 565, pg 25, 2335 Federal St, Head of household.

Edward married Sarah F. ? before 1835. (Sarah F. ? was born about 1815 in England and died about 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.)