BIO:  Jonathan Williams, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Monaghan Township, Pg 150

JONATHAN WILLIAMS was born December 7, 1821, and is a son of Jonathan Williams, 
Sr.  He assisted his father on the home farm until his marriage, February 18, 
1847, to Margaret, daughter of Elihu Park, of this township.  In 1849 he settled 
on his present farm of 140 acres, all under cultivation, and erected his dwelling 
and barn.  There were born to him ten children, of whom four are living:  Elspy 
J., at home; Mary Elizabeth, wife of Amos Fortney; Elverda Frances, wife of David 
Brougher, and Maggie C.  The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church at 
Dillsburg, having joined in 1860.  Mr. Williams has served as school director, 
two terms; assessor, one year; assistant-assessor, three terms, and auditor, 
three years.