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WILLIAMS, DAVID. Son of Stephen H. and Phoebe Ann Williams, second of a family of eight children, was born July
31, 1845, in New York City. In 1850 his father came to California, first removing his family, David being then
five years old, to Caldwell, New Jersey. In 1852 his family joined him in San Francisco, Mrs. Williams and the
children sailing from New York harbor in May, and reaching San Francisco, by way of Cape Horn, in the September
following. For many years and up to the time of his death in June, 1880, Mr. Williams' father was in business as
an architect in San Francisco. Mr. Williams' education was acquired mainly in the public schools, though he spent
one year in the City College, Rev. George Burro wes, D. D., Principal. Before the completion of his school studies
he was employed for six months in an intelligence office. After leaving school he was clerk for three years in
a hat store. In 1865 he received a position in the City and County Surveyor's office, where he remained for eight
years, devoting most of his time to field work. Not possessing a robust constitution, in 1873 his health failed.
After spending a month in Lake County, with decided benefit, he returned to San Francisco, but was unable to continue
work. After trying Los Angeles for a time, without benefit, he returned to Lake County, and made his home at Kelseyville,
clerking for some time in the store of W. G. Young. March 5, 1876, he was married to Miss Mary E. Piner, daughter
of Mr. Charles A. Piner, of Kelseyville. Their union has been blessed with two children: one, Angelina M., has
died; the other, Howard Piner, is living. In the fall of 1877 Mr. Williams was elected County Treasurer, and in
March, 1878, he moved to Lakeport to take charge of the office, a position which he still holds. The public appreciation
of his integrity of character, urbanity of manner, and fidelity as an officer, were shown by his reelection in
1879 by a handsome majority over all competitors.
From:
History of Napa and Lake Counties, California
Slocum, Bowen & Co., Publishers
San Francisco, California 1881
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