John Williams

John Williams, located in Lafayette in 1864, and established himself in the business in which he is now engaged. He carries a full stock in ready made goods, and does custom work. In 1886 he erected a new store building. He was born in Scotland (Glasgow) in the year 1831. Came to America in 1848, settling in Auburn, N. Y.; followed his trade there eighteen months. Thence removed to Ovid, N. Y., where he plied his trade twelve years. Married here Mary Hanlon subsequently he moved to Ohio, living there a short time, and then continued his journey to Lafayette, where he has since resided and prospered. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which they have been connected twenty-one years, he is one of the present trustees, and has been steward and class teacher, always taking an active part in all church work. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the Lafayette Lodge. He is the father of eleven children, nine living, viz.: Jennie, Mary, Katie (deceased), and George, minors; Maggie, Ella, Lena, Johnny, Ed., Guy; Lizzie, deceased. Votes the Prohibition ticket, and is a warm advocate of its principles.