Hi
Looking for any information on Williams of Jamaica, notably descendants of William, Rowland and Lewis Williams who were granted a Patent for 600 acres in 1671. In particular, descendants of William Rowe Williams (1844-1906).
Always glad to hear from other Williams descendants.
Also looking for a copy of "The Williams of Jamaica and Their Descendants", by E.K. Williams, published privately in Manitoba, 1959.
[Updated 5th Feb 07]
Lineage as follows:
Lewis Williams (c1650 - ??)
Rowland Williams (c1675 - 1723)
Lewis Williams (1703 - 1770)
John Merrick Williams (1736 - 1786)
Raby Williams (1768 - 1808) (minister)
Joseph Williams (1807 - 1898) (minister)
William Rowe Williams (1844 - 1906) + Rowland Ashby Williams (1846 - 1921) + Raby Robert Williams (1855 - 1927)
The first Lewis Williams was born in Glamorgan and settled in Jamaica by 1671, along with his brothers, as indicated above. These Williams were all born and lived in Jamaica, with the exception of William Rowe Williams who went to India before returning later in life. AFAIK the children of the final generation listed above all left Jamaica and their descendants are known to be mainly in Canada, US, UK.