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           (?) West married Katherine Carter, daughter of Dale Carter and Catherine Porter.¹

     Mary J. Wheatley was also known as Sarah Jane Wheatley.² Her married name was Sluss.¹
     Mary J. Wheatley married David Sluss, son of James Sluss and Jane Thompson.^1,3
     Mary J. Wheatley was born in 1835 at Virginia, US.¹

           Mary B. Whitaker married Robert Smith.¹

           Rittie White married Joseph Carter, son of John Carter and Sarah Frazier, in 1835 at Scott, Virginia, US.^2,1,3

     Dr. William White was living at Fruit Hill, Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, US.¹ He began military service; served as a Captain in the CSA.¹
     Dr. William White was born in 1830.¹
     Dr. William White married Elizabeth Campbell Carter, daughter of Dale Carter and Elizabeth Campbell Smith, on Nov 25, 1868.¹
     Dr. William White died in 1904.¹

           Joe Holmes Whitten married Mary Leona Carroll.²

           John Whuteside married Casandra Geneva Culbertson, daughter of Jeptha Culbertson and Louisa Jane Moore.¹

           Rose Lee Wilburn married Mack Glen Cox, son of Henry H. Cox and Lucille Virginia Collins, on Oct 1, 1971.¹

           Sally Wilkinson married Presley Carter, son of Allen J. Carter and Sarah McKinney.^1,2

           (?) Williams married Roxy Belle Cox, daughter of Joab Watson Cox and Rebecca Gilliam.¹

           A. J. Williams married Mary McConnell, daughter of Reverend George McConnell Jr. and Mary Compton.¹

     Abraham J Williams was born on Nov 29, 1852 at Scott County, Virginia, USA.¹
     Abraham J Williams married Mary Margaret McConnell.²
     Williams died on Apr 20, 1921 at Scott County, Virginia, USA, at age 68.¹
     He was buried at Morgan's Chapel Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott County, Virginia, USA.¹

     Bertha Williams was born in 1900.¹

     Charles D Williams was born in 1907.¹

           Elizabeth Williams married Walter Stallard II, son of Samuel Stallard and Grace (?), in 1740.^1,2

     Elizabeth Williams was born on Nov 27, 1806.¹ Her married name was Stallard.¹
     Elizabeth Williams married Samuel Duncan Stallard, son of Rawley Duncan Stallard and Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson, on Dec 22, 1834.¹
     Elizabeth Williams died on Dec 23, 1834 at age 28.¹

     Her married name was McConnell.¹
     Elizabeth Jane Williams was born in 1849 at Scott, Virginia, US.²
     Elizabeth Jane Williams married George D. McConnell, son of Reverend George McConnell Jr. and Mary Compton, on Jun 5, 1873 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by James Stallard.^1,2

           John Williams married Catherine (?)¹

           Johnson Williams married Cora Edna Vicars, daughter of Paul Vicars and Jeston Ann Baker, on Jul 13, 1901 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by Ellias Collier.¹

           Malcom C Williams married Mae Lillian Wacks.¹

     Mildred Ruth Williams was born at St. Charles, Virginia, US.² Her married name was Culbertson.
     Mildred Ruth Williams married Eugene Carl Culbertson, son of Mark Summers Culbertson and Nellie Hazel Smythe, on Jul 27, 1951 at Lee County, Virginia, US. He was a student in Pennington Gap and she was a teacher in St Charles.^2,3
     Mildred Ruth Williams lost her child Baby Boy Culbertson who died on Sep 24, 1952 at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, US; He was born premature and did not live a full day.⁴
     Mildred and Eugene were living at Copeley Hill, Charlottesville, Virginia, US, in 1956. He was an intern at the University of Virginia Hospital.⁵
     Mildred Ruth Williams died on Dec 24, 2023
     Her obituary read:

Mildred Ruth Williams Culbertson of Escondido, California, passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2023, age 95, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Dr. Eugene Culbertson, and mother to Mark (Carol), Marcia (Ken), Malcolm (Letitia), and Scott (Karla). She was born and raised in St. Charles, Virginia, and was the youngest of seven children of Malcolm and Mae Williams. Her grandchildren are Zephyr, Cevacien, Andrea, Matthew, Stuart, Derek, Lucas and Malcolm Todd. Five great grandchildren: Kai, Maren, Matthew, Collin and Luke. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Mildred was a gifted and classically trained musician in piano and organ. With a degree in music education from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College, she taught music and other subjects in her hometown. She met Eugene in 1950, on a blind date arranged by her friend Laura Jean (Eugene’s stepmother). He was the love of her life and they married in 1951, embarking on a 73 year union. Although they relocated to California in 1967, she continued to cherish her Appalachian beginnings and was always a repository of that region’s customs and values.

She was known for being impeccably dressed for all occasions, frequently accessorizing with hats and gloves. This earned her the title of “Queen of Costco” at the local Escondido store! In addition to a vivacious and entertaining charm, she also had a perfect memory, never forgetting the birthday of a family member or friend. She continued through the years to perform her piano repertoire, passing her passion and musical abilities to her children and grandchildren. Mildred was a voracious reader and returned to graduate school in mid-life to study the works of James Joyce. She was also a member of the AAUW (American Association of University Women).

Mildred was generous with her time, and talent, and treasure, sharing her love of literature and the arts with her community and family. At the Escondido Public Library, she volunteered teaching English and was awarded “Tutor of the Year” for work she did with her favorite student, Abby. Blessed with a life-long deep and abiding faith, Mildred supported those she loved with words of optimism, wisdom, and encouragement, stressing that above all, kindness was what mattered the most in life.

In her last years she was afflicted with Alzheimer’s and received exceptional care from K&K Welker Senior Services and Takara Hospice, both of Escondido. Her caregivers were wonderful, and Tina was her extra special blessing. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Mildred on Sunday March 24th at 1PM, in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut Street, Escondido. Reverends Barry and LeNoir Culbertson will officiate.⁶

           Opal Williams married Charles Eidson.¹

     Opal Faye Williams was born on Aug 2, 1915 at Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, US.^4,1,5,2,6
     Opal married Willie Warren Cox, son of John W. Cox and Sarah Jane Vicars, on Jan 15, 1931 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by H K McConnell. Brothers Teddy and Willie married sisters Sylvia and Opal.^1,7 Her married name was Opal Cox.¹
     Opal and Willie Warren Cox were divorced.⁸
     Opal married Andrew Forrest Nickerson, son of Walter E L Nickerson and Arvilla Warren, on Jun 12, 1946 at Norfolk, Virginia, US.^7,9 Her married name was Opal Faye Nickerson.
     Opal Faye Nickerson was sailing from Seattle to Yokohama on the USNS Gen MM Patrick with daughters Harriette and Andrea on Sep 9, 1954.¹⁰
Opal Faye Williams lost her husband Andrew Forrest Nickerson on Jul 20, 1966 at Williamsburg, Virginia, US; from heart failure.¹¹
     Opal died on Jan 13, 1993 at Williamsburg, Virginia, US, at age 77.¹²
     Opal Faye Nickerson was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA.⁶
     Her Social Security Number was 411 10 1252.
Her records indicate the following changes in name - Nov 1936: Name listed as OPAL FAYEWILLIAMS COX; Feb 1952: Name listed as FAYE WILLIAMS NICKERSON; 04 Mar 1993: Name listed as FAYE W NICKERSON.³

     Robert Lee Williams Sr. was born on Jun 30, 1874 at Scott, Virginia, US.^2,3
     Robert married Louise Rebecca Meade, daughter of Tyree Meade and Lydia Rebecca Holdway, on Mar 2, 1899 at Scott, Virginia, US, service performed by Elias Collier.^2,4,5

Robert Lee Williams Sr. lost his wife Louise Rebecca Meade who died on Dec 17, 1954 at Holston Valley Community Hospital, Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, US; from a heart attack.^6,7
     Robert died on Sep 17, 1962 at age 88.
     He was buried at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Scott Co., Virginia, USA.³

     Sylvia May Williams was born on Mar 20, 1913 at Johnson District, Scott, Virginia, US.^3,4
     Sylvia married Teddy Roosevelt Cox, son of John W. Cox and Sarah Jane Vicars.⁵ Her married name was Sylvia W Cox.¹ Teddy & Sylvia had no children. Brothers Teddy and Willie married sisters Sylvia and Opal.⁵
     Sylvia W Cox died on Feb 8, 2001 at age 87.^3,6
     Sylvia was buried at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Scott, Virginia, US.³
     Her Social Security Number was 226-22-8076.⁶