I was really excited to discover more information about Wesley
& his family! Little did I know that I would stumble upon yet
another connection to the Dougherty family in River Portal! As I
mentioned before, 5 of the 21 "family dwelling" households in River
Portal are connected. They're all part of one Dougherty
family. It truly amazes me that there were so many of one family in
that tiny little place! Although I can't 100% confirm my findings -
the preponderance of evidence is definitely in my favor.
1880 Federal Census; Missouri; Bates County;
Hudson Township; E.D. 163; June 16; 133/142; DCH
English, Stephen W M 49 Farmer
Ohio Virginia Kentucky
, Nancy W F 43 Wife M Keeping House
Ohio Ohio Ohio
Williams, Amy E. W F 18 Daughter M Assists in House
Illinois Ohio Ohio
English, Benjamin W M 14 Son S
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, Eli M. W M 12 Son
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, Albert O. W M 9 Son
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, Edward W. W M 8 Son
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, Harvey W M 6 Son
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, Ida B. W F 4 S
Illinois
Ohio Ohio
Williams, William W. W M 6/12 Nov Grandson
Missouri Ohio Illinois
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1885 Colorado State Census; Gunnison County;
E.D. 3; 154/154; DCH
Williams, F. P. W M 32 M Ranchman
Ohio Ohio Ohio
, Amy W F 22 Wife M Keeps House
Illinois Ohio Indiana
, Wesley W M 5 Son S
Missouri Ohio Illinois
, Walter W M 3 Son S
Colorado Ohio Illinois
, Bessie W F 2 Daughter S
Colorado Ohio Illinois
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1900 Federal Census; Colorado; Teller County; Victor Town;
Precinct 33; June 19; 123 ½ North Seventh Street; 435/442; DCH
Williams, Amie Head F W Apr 1862 38 Wd 21 4/2
Illinois Ohio Ohio
, William W. Son W M Nov 1879 20 S
Missouri Ohio Illinois
Janitor
, Walter W. Son W M Aug 1881 18 S
Colorado Ohio Illinois
Printers
Trade
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1910 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County; Precinct 17;
River Portal; E.D. 111; April 27; 19/19; DCH
Williams, Wesley Head M W 30 M2 / 1
Missouri Ohio Illinois
Shift Boss Tunnel
, Ellen Wife F W 24 M1 / 1
Colorado Virginia Ireland
(NOTE: Strongly believe that wife Ellen was the daughter of Thomas
Dougherty. He is living next door to Wesley & Ellen along with his
daughters (Ellen’s sisters) Hattie & Bessie. Brothers George &
Arthur are also living in separate households in River Portal and sister Mary
Agnes is living with her husband Frank Dawson. The daughter of Frank &
Mary Agnes (nee Dougherty) – Agnes Dougherty is living with Wesley &
Ellen’s family on the 1930 census and she is listed as “niece”. Age of Ellen
and birthplaces match. Marriage record would be great confirmation.)
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1920 Federal Census; Colorado; San Miguel County;
Precinct 10; Vanadium; E.D. 161; January 18; 108/109; DCH
Williams, Wesley Head M W 40 M
Missouri Ohio Ohio
Millman Vanadium Mill
, Ellen
Wife F W 33 M
Colorado
Virginia Ireland
, Harris Son M W 8 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
, Sarah Daughter F W 6 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
, Woodrow Son M W 3 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
, Charles Son M W 1/12 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
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1930 Federal Census; Colorado; Montrose County;
Montrose Precinct; Montrose City; Precinct 1-2;
E.D. 43; April 12; 186/210; DCH
Williams, Wesley Head M W 49 M 27
Missouri Missouri Missouri
Steam Shovel Operator R.R.
, Ellen Wife F W 42 M 20
Colorado Virginia Virginia
, Harris Son M W 18 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
Farm Laborer
, Sarah Daughter F W 17 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
Servant Private Family
, Woodrow Son M W 13 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
, Charles Son M W 10 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
, James Son M W 8 S
Colorado Missouri Colorado
Dawson, Agnes Niece F W 19 S
Colorado
Ohio Oklahoma
Servant Private Family
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Appear to be enumerated twice - in two different counties. One
time with kids and one time without. They may have left the children in the
care of a family member. It’s possible that the niece listed – Agnes Dawson –
was caring for the children in the absence of their parents while still naming
them in the household. Despite a couple of inconsistencies I believe the
families to be the same. Census information accuracy often depends on who
provided the information.
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1930 Federal Census; Colorado; Archuleta County; Precinct 8;
Pagosa Junction; E.D. 10; April 12; 33/35; DCH
Williams, Wesley Head M W 50 M 21
Missouri Ohio Indiana
Fireman Railroad Ditcher
, Ellen Wife F W 42 M 22
Colorado Virginia Ireland
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World War I Draft Card Info:
Serial Number: 22
Order Number: 470
Name: William Wesley Williams
Permanent Home Address: Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.
Age in Years: 38
Date of Birth: November 25, 1879
White
Natural Born Citizen
Present Occupation: Shift Boss
Employer’s Name: Primas Chemical Co.
Place of Employment: Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.
Nearest Relative: Ellen Williams
Vanadium, San Miguel, Colo.
Medium Height
Stout Build
Blue Eyes
Brown Hair
September 12, 1918
Signed: William Wesley Williams
(I can help with some of your mysteries. My
grandmother was Frank and Agnes Dawson's daughter, Mary Ellen. The niece who
lived with the Williams family was her sister, Agnes. She lived with them after
both parents, Frank and Agnes, died within six months of each other. The other
Dawsons were old enough to be on their own, but "Poor Little Agnes"
was not and was quite petted and adored by the Williams family. I have stories
from my grandmother about the tunnel and am so happy to find this site. “Mom Gilmore”)
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