Harbert King, Sr.
B. Brunswick Co., VA, D. Lincoln Co., KY, 1st Master Mason - Lodge 60, Capt. of Lincoln Co. Militia, Justice of the Peace
The King and Williamson Families
Celebrating Our Journey
Welcome! When our love affair with genealogy began in the 1970s, we looked to the older folks for stories and records. The hobby required the time consuming completion of paper pedigree charts. All of that changed with web based resources like Ancestry. Now, we feel the need to reach out even further with this new site and share what we have pieced together.
Here’s to You, Daddy for making me the caretaker of the King Family history. You would have loved every twist and turn of this adventure as we pieced the story together. I believe my lesson of humanity was gained when you forced me to stay in the back seat of the car with my 3 sisters at the A&P Grocery Store! The trips to the barber shop for a pixie cut were character building.
I loved going squirrel hunting, driving the tractor, my cowgirl duds, and that paint pony with the black saddle and silver trim. You let me roam the woods, wade the creek, examine the bugs, herbs, and wildflowers, all the while with a dog at my feet. And I could never forget the 30/30 you made mine, nor the ‘65 red Mustang convertible with the pony interior!
They say timing is everything. I’m sure you knew I would have the spirit and independence to carry out your wishes. And guess what? The timing turned out to be perfect for my next big challenge.
Forever,
Your eldest daughter, Mary Anna
Dad was known to most people as Willie. He was a faithful Christian and attended the Bridge Church of Christ in Unionville, IN after he met my mother, Laura McClary. He was not believed to be a great student, but was a high school graduate.
Dad worked a number of farm jobs and spent some time on a railroad track crew. His father, Levi Williamson, was a timber harvester and probably assisted with that too. Prior to WWII, Dad served in the Army Cavalry, and during the War in the Army Air Corps for a total of 7 years.
Dad never had trouble finding a job, but did have trouble keeping his health while on the job. His health did settle for awhile and he worked several years at Diamond Chain in Indianapolis, while living 50 miles away in Monroe Co.
Willie never met a stranger and helped others along the way. He loved his family and enjoyed grilling out when possible. It is said his corn bread was the best around. His vegetable garden was always overflowing and much was shared with family and friends. All in all, he was always busy working.
Dad passed away while vacationing in Florida in 1978. He lived a good life, always tried to do what was right, worked hard, and loved his family. Laura missed him terribly and tried to carry on until her death in 1997.
Robert “Bobby” Williamson
Jan 28, 2022
Levi, b. 1873, d. 1948. Daughter Bernadine, b. 1907, d. 1993. Wife Pearl Haskell, b. 1882, d. 1954. At their farm in Russellville, IN.
The Chitwoods are an allied family to the Williamson & McClary marriage of Dwight & Laura. Blanche, seated, and her siblings, Alma, Grover & Annie.
B. Brunswick Co., VA, D. Lincoln Co., KY, 1st Master Mason - Lodge 60, Capt. of Lincoln Co. Militia, Justice of the Peace
Removed to KY from MD, KY Militia Service for Geo. Rogers Clark, Buried on his KY plantation in Lincoln Co.
Hunniwell was raised in Switzerland Co., IN and later moved to Madison, IN. He was in the dairy business. His obituary refers to him as “The Buttermilk Man”. We are proud to know that he helped to feed his community!
Dwight and Laura McClary just prior to their marriage on Jan 31, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN. He would serve at Eglin Air Force Base.
B. in France. Huguenot who escaped to England where he served as Court Musician. 15th century baroque composer.
We will strive to document all of our sources in this family tree. We believe no tree is ever perfect and no tree is ever complete. Collaboration is welcomed. If you have something to add, please let us know.