James B. Williams

Historical marker location:

Georgetown, Texas

( Berry's Creek Cemetery, NE side of SH 195, about 1 mi. NW of I-35)

Marker installed: 1973

(1821-1891) A pioneer of this region. Born in Madison County, KY. With bride, Sarah Coffey, came to Texas in wagon train led by his father, Isaac, and including brothers David, John R., Kelse, and other kin. Moved to Berry's Creek area on Dec. 24, 1848. Served in Texas Rangers company of his uncle, Capt. John Williams, 1854-1862. Lived in San Saba County, 1850s. Permanent home was in Glasscock Valley, north of Georgetown. Williams had thirteen children. Recorded - 1973.

The state of Texas was once an independent country known as the Republic of Texas. It gained independence from Mexico in 1836 and was a separate nation until it was annexed by the United States in 1845.