After a tong. wearying and patiently borne illness, Capt. Chas. Pierce Williams, a gallant old Confederate soldier, a polished gentleman and good man, died at his residence on South Monroe street at 11:30 a. m. yesterday, aged 64 years.
Capt. Williams had been a sufferer from paralysis for more than three years, and a large part of that time entirely bed-ridden and dependent on the assistance of those about him.
Charles Pierce Williams was a native of Georgetown, Ky., a son of Minor B. R. Williams, one of the most successful of the Blue Grass stock raisers. From the old Kentucky home he removed to Missouri, in which state he was living at the outbreak of the war between the states. He entered the Confederate service as a member of the First Missouri regiment, which became a part of Bowen's which was afterwards known as Cockrell's brigade. Capt. Williams was with the forces engaged in the defense of Vicksburg, and always spoke interestingly of experiences during the siege. He was stationed out on Jackson Road, being a witness to the terrible explosion in which Eugene Irvin met his death. He was subsequently with the army in Tennessee, participating in the bloody battle of Franklin.
After the war was over Capt. Williams returned to Mississippi, settling in Washington county where he engaged in planting, and subsequently in merchandizing near Lake Washington, in this he was associated with his brother, Mr. Merritt M. Williams, who survives him.
He leaves also a sister, Mrs. E. V. Ward, of Lake Washington. Capt. Williams leaves his wife and seven children, five daughters and two sons, all of whom are unmarried. These, in addition to a large number of relatives in this section and elsewhere are left to truly mourn for one who in life possessed all the attributes that make men dear, not only to friends and acquaintances, but to their nearest and dearest. To these afflicted ones The Herald unites with others in extending the deepest sympathy.
The members of the family, including Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ward, and Mr. Merritt Williams were with him at the last, to note the passing of the brave spirit of the sufferer from its fleshy tenement. The remains will be taken to Natchez by members of the family by the 7:50 train this morning, where the interment will be made in the family lot in the cemetery in that city.
(The Vicksburg Herald issue of Friday, May 3, 1901)
After a tong. wearying and patiently borne illness, Capt. Chas. Pierce Williams, a gallant old Confederate soldier, a polished gentleman and good man, died at his residence on South Monroe street at 11:30 a. m. yesterday, aged 64 years.
Capt. Williams had been a sufferer from paralysis for more than three years, and a large part of that time entirely bed-ridden and dependent on the assistance of those about him.
Charles Pierce Williams was a native of Georgetown, Ky., a son of Minor B. R. Williams, one of the most successful of the Blue Grass stock raisers. From the old Kentucky home he removed to Missouri, in which state he was living at the outbreak of the war between the states. He entered the Confederate service as a member of the First Missouri regiment, which became a part of Bowen's which was afterwards known as Cockrell's brigade. Capt. Williams was with the forces engaged in the defense of Vicksburg, and always spoke interestingly of experiences during the siege. He was stationed out on Jackson Road, being a witness to the terrible explosion in which Eugene Irvin met his death. He was subsequently with the army in Tennessee, participating in the bloody battle of Franklin.
After the war was over Capt. Williams returned to Mississippi, settling in Washington county where he engaged in planting, and subsequently in merchandizing near Lake Washington, in this he was associated with his brother, Mr. Merritt M. Williams, who survives him.
He leaves also a sister, Mrs. E. V. Ward, of Lake Washington. Capt. Williams leaves his wife and seven children, five daughters and two sons, all of whom are unmarried. These, in addition to a large number of relatives in this section and elsewhere are left to truly mourn for one who in life possessed all the attributes that make men dear, not only to friends and acquaintances, but to their nearest and dearest. To these afflicted ones The Herald unites with others in extending the deepest sympathy.
The members of the family, including Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ward, and Mr. Merritt Williams were with him at the last, to note the passing of the brave spirit of the sufferer from its fleshy tenement. The remains will be taken to Natchez by members of the family by the 7:50 train this morning, where the interment will be made in the family lot in the cemetery in that city.
(The Vicksburg Herald issue of Friday, May 3, 1901)
Family Members
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Irene Smith Williams Roach
1875–1962
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Katherine Cyrene "Kate" Williams Patterson
1877–1969
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Merritt Redd Williams
1879–1883
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Minor Viley Williams
1880–1918
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Carolyne Routh Mary Louise Williams Conner
1883–1960
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Marie Louise Williams
1886–1889
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George Viley Williams
1889–1978
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Florence Routh "Ruth" Williams McFerran
1892–1982
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Frances Bullitt "Fanny" Williams Gaither
1896–1950
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