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| Jesse Williams, farmer, sec. 23, Green Tp., was born Sept. 9, 1836, and is a son of Lyman and Lucinda (Boyden) Williams. His father died when he was but 12 years of age, and when he was 16 his mother died. From that time until manhood, his fate was that of those who are left to the cold charities of the world. He did the best he could do for himself without guidance or care. He obtained a fair education, and was compelled to work most of the time to secure himself from want. He was usually employed as a farm assistant and worked, as he found opportunity, at the carpenter’s trade. Mr. Williams was married in 1863 to Ruth E., daughter of Joseph L. and Johanna I. Dickerson. In 1865 they became residents of Mecosta County, Mr. Williams buying 80 acres of land, of which 65 are in tillage. Mr. and Mrs. William have five children: Ida I., L.D., Capitola, George, and Clarence. Mr. Williams is a Democrat. |