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Here, gathered in our beloved South Dakota, are a few members of our Williamson / Mattson Clan. Charles and Luella are to be blamed (be kind, they didn't know what they were doing). We're generally a happy bunch and somewhat intelligent (notwithstanding our tenuous grasp on reality). I'm also proud to say that most of us still have our teeth.

Friday, November 29, 2024

Various Family History Finds. Williamson Line

 From the Fortress of Solitude

Pleasant Grove

Today, I spent a few hours on Ancestry.com and found several items I'm going to post today from the Williamson line. 

 


We have this picture in the blog elsewhere.  Here is our grandfather Charles Williamson (far left) and his brothers in Deadwood.


This is Great Uncle Walt. He owned the grocery store in Deadwood


Shirley Ann was the daughter of our Great Uncle Emmett Williamson



Emmett Williamson


Emmett and Laura


Shirley was our 1st cousin once removed. She is buried in Custer


Obituary for Laura Williamson, wife of our great uncle Emmett.


The tombstone of Margarett Pfleeger (maiden name Gutekunst) our 4th Great Grandmother


Wendell Joel Williamson was our 1st cousin once removed and son of Great Uncle Maurice and
Aunt Joe.



W. Joel Williamson



50th Wedding Anniversary of Great Uncle Walt and Francis in Deadwood




Information on John Nossaman, our 5th Great Grandfather




A Picture of Great Uncle Maurice and Aunt Joe



Sunday, March 10, 2024

The Full Story of Mom and Dad's Wedding Service and Reception From the Lead Daily Call

From the Fortress of Solitude
Pleasant Grove


Hello All,
     I subscribed to Newspaper.com recently because that is where you'll find the missing stories of our ancestors. It's expensive, no doubt about it, but worth it because look at what I found. 


     This is the full newspaper article covering the wedding of Charles and Luella Williamson as printed in the Lead Daily Call on June 23, 1956.  The marriage took place on June 17, 1956.  



     The song "Believe" was sung at the wedding. It was one of dad's favorite songs. He loved the version sang by Mario Lanza.  Below is Mario singing Believe.



     There will be many more discoveries to come.  

Victor