Trickham in Coleman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Williams
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 3, 2016
1. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Williams Marker
Inscription.
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Williams. . William Patrick Williams (ca. 1818-1898) and his wife Elizabeth (Boles) (ca. 1822-1899) migrated to Texas from Mississippi during the Civil War. After a brief stay in Cherokee County, they settled in this area, arriving by wagon train. Their nearby homestead became the nucleus of the neighboring rural settlement, the site of an early school they helped establish. The Williamses and their six children survived many hardships, including Indian raids and a smallpox epidemic. William, often called “Mukewater Bill” for a stream near his home, was a pioneer area leader.
William Patrick Williams (ca. 1818-1898) and his wife Elizabeth (Boles) (ca. 1822-1899) migrated to Texas from Mississippi during the Civil War. After a brief stay in Cherokee County, they settled in this area, arriving by wagon train. Their nearby homestead became the nucleus of the neighboring rural settlement, the site of an early school they helped establish. The Williamses and their six children survived many hardships, including Indian raids and a smallpox epidemic. William, often called “Mukewater Bill” for a stream near his home, was a pioneer area leader.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3507.)
Location. 31° 35.271′ N, 99° 13.862′ W. Marker is in Trickham, Texas, in Coleman County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1176 and County Road 218, on the right when traveling south on Road 1176. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Anna TX 76878, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Trickham (here, next to this marker); Trickham, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Pioneers (about
2. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Williams and Town of Trickham Markers
View to southwest from Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 3, 2016
3. View to South on Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Markers at curve in road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
