Charles was educated in the public schools of Scituate, RI and was an 'adept pupil, adding greatly to his knowledge by extensive reading. He was endowed with a strong love for public improvements, and aspired to a worthy social standing...." *
According to his obituary, that is exactly what he did:
His obituary in the newspaper:
"Charles P. Williams died at his residence, South Chain Street, of Diabetes. He was a well known character about town (Attleboro, MA) also among Grand Army circles throughout Rhode Island, having served in Company I, First RI Infantry and other regiments from that state during the late war. He was one of the oldest descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI . He enlisted in the RI regiment May 2, 1861 and that being a three months company, was dischared in August of the same year and enlisted again, serving through the 4 years struggle. After the war he returned to his home, entered the cotton factories along the Pawtuxet River and rapidly gained a reputation for himself and was promoted to overseer of the weave shop at Phenix. At this time he was a promotor of military affairs and at one time was captain of the famous Kentish Guards at Apponaug. He came to Attleboro, MA about 1887. He was probably the best read man upon all subjects in this section and took great interest in the Public Library. He was also a good musician and vocalist and for a long time was a member of the Second Congregational Church choir. He was a leading light in William A. Streeter Post. No. 145, G.A. R., also a highly esteemed member in Company C Association and in both organizations has been an efficient worker. His death was sudden although he had not been enjoying good health for some months and the townspeople in general mourn the loss of one of the leading and highly honored citizens."
"...an intimate friend and army comrade of Mr. Williams, paid a touching tribute to the high character and nobility of the man of whom he had so close a knowledge. The tribute was a glowing and eloquent one as to the purity and integrity of character always displayed by his dead comrade in spite of the temptations and wickedness of army life." *
Charles, his father Gen. Charles Williams, grandfather and wives are all buried in a family plot in Scituate, RI. The men are all direct descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI, Charles Phillips Williams being the 7th direct descendent. I recently discovered this lot, since no one in our family knew about it. Sadly, it is quite deteriorated and overgrown. However, when I went to see it there were 2 new American flags put there by the public works department honoring them for memorial day (2002). Charles' 1st wife was Ann M. Davis. Their children were Charles Henry Williams (our direct ancestor) and Annie May. His 2nd wife was Martha H. Boyd.
According to his obituary, that is exactly what he did:
His obituary in the newspaper:
"Charles P. Williams died at his residence, South Chain Street, of Diabetes. He was a well known character about town (Attleboro, MA) also among Grand Army circles throughout Rhode Island, having served in Company I, First RI Infantry and other regiments from that state during the late war. He was one of the oldest descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI . He enlisted in the RI regiment May 2, 1861 and that being a three months company, was dischared in August of the same year and enlisted again, serving through the 4 years struggle. After the war he returned to his home, entered the cotton factories along the Pawtuxet River and rapidly gained a reputation for himself and was promoted to overseer of the weave shop at Phenix. At this time he was a promotor of military affairs and at one time was captain of the famous Kentish Guards at Apponaug. He came to Attleboro, MA about 1887. He was probably the best read man upon all subjects in this section and took great interest in the Public Library. He was also a good musician and vocalist and for a long time was a member of the Second Congregational Church choir. He was a leading light in William A. Streeter Post. No. 145, G.A. R., also a highly esteemed member in Company C Association and in both organizations has been an efficient worker. His death was sudden although he had not been enjoying good health for some months and the townspeople in general mourn the loss of one of the leading and highly honored citizens."
"...an intimate friend and army comrade of Mr. Williams, paid a touching tribute to the high character and nobility of the man of whom he had so close a knowledge. The tribute was a glowing and eloquent one as to the purity and integrity of character always displayed by his dead comrade in spite of the temptations and wickedness of army life." *
Charles, his father Gen. Charles Williams, grandfather and wives are all buried in a family plot in Scituate, RI. The men are all direct descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI, Charles Phillips Williams being the 7th direct descendent. I recently discovered this lot, since no one in our family knew about it. Sadly, it is quite deteriorated and overgrown. However, when I went to see it there were 2 new American flags put there by the public works department honoring them for memorial day (2002). Charles' 1st wife was Ann M. Davis. Their children were Charles Henry Williams (our direct ancestor) and Annie May. His 2nd wife was Martha H. Boyd.
Charles was educated in the public schools of Scituate, RI and was an 'adept pupil, adding greatly to his knowledge by extensive reading. He was endowed with a strong love for public improvements, and aspired to a worthy social standing...." *
According to his obituary, that is exactly what he did:
His obituary in the newspaper:
"Charles P. Williams died at his residence, South Chain Street, of Diabetes. He was a well known character about town (Attleboro, MA) also among Grand Army circles throughout Rhode Island, having served in Company I, First RI Infantry and other regiments from that state during the late war. He was one of the oldest descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI . He enlisted in the RI regiment May 2, 1861 and that being a three months company, was dischared in August of the same year and enlisted again, serving through the 4 years struggle. After the war he returned to his home, entered the cotton factories along the Pawtuxet River and rapidly gained a reputation for himself and was promoted to overseer of the weave shop at Phenix. At this time he was a promotor of military affairs and at one time was captain of the famous Kentish Guards at Apponaug. He came to Attleboro, MA about 1887. He was probably the best read man upon all subjects in this section and took great interest in the Public Library. He was also a good musician and vocalist and for a long time was a member of the Second Congregational Church choir. He was a leading light in William A. Streeter Post. No. 145, G.A. R., also a highly esteemed member in Company C Association and in both organizations has been an efficient worker. His death was sudden although he had not been enjoying good health for some months and the townspeople in general mourn the loss of one of the leading and highly honored citizens."
"...an intimate friend and army comrade of Mr. Williams, paid a touching tribute to the high character and nobility of the man of whom he had so close a knowledge. The tribute was a glowing and eloquent one as to the purity and integrity of character always displayed by his dead comrade in spite of the temptations and wickedness of army life." *
Charles, his father Gen. Charles Williams, grandfather and wives are all buried in a family plot in Scituate, RI. The men are all direct descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI, Charles Phillips Williams being the 7th direct descendent. I recently discovered this lot, since no one in our family knew about it. Sadly, it is quite deteriorated and overgrown. However, when I went to see it there were 2 new American flags put there by the public works department honoring them for memorial day (2002). Charles' 1st wife was Ann M. Davis. Their children were Charles Henry Williams (our direct ancestor) and Annie May. His 2nd wife was Martha H. Boyd.
According to his obituary, that is exactly what he did:
His obituary in the newspaper:
"Charles P. Williams died at his residence, South Chain Street, of Diabetes. He was a well known character about town (Attleboro, MA) also among Grand Army circles throughout Rhode Island, having served in Company I, First RI Infantry and other regiments from that state during the late war. He was one of the oldest descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI . He enlisted in the RI regiment May 2, 1861 and that being a three months company, was dischared in August of the same year and enlisted again, serving through the 4 years struggle. After the war he returned to his home, entered the cotton factories along the Pawtuxet River and rapidly gained a reputation for himself and was promoted to overseer of the weave shop at Phenix. At this time he was a promotor of military affairs and at one time was captain of the famous Kentish Guards at Apponaug. He came to Attleboro, MA about 1887. He was probably the best read man upon all subjects in this section and took great interest in the Public Library. He was also a good musician and vocalist and for a long time was a member of the Second Congregational Church choir. He was a leading light in William A. Streeter Post. No. 145, G.A. R., also a highly esteemed member in Company C Association and in both organizations has been an efficient worker. His death was sudden although he had not been enjoying good health for some months and the townspeople in general mourn the loss of one of the leading and highly honored citizens."
"...an intimate friend and army comrade of Mr. Williams, paid a touching tribute to the high character and nobility of the man of whom he had so close a knowledge. The tribute was a glowing and eloquent one as to the purity and integrity of character always displayed by his dead comrade in spite of the temptations and wickedness of army life." *
Charles, his father Gen. Charles Williams, grandfather and wives are all buried in a family plot in Scituate, RI. The men are all direct descendents of Roger Williams, founder of RI, Charles Phillips Williams being the 7th direct descendent. I recently discovered this lot, since no one in our family knew about it. Sadly, it is quite deteriorated and overgrown. However, when I went to see it there were 2 new American flags put there by the public works department honoring them for memorial day (2002). Charles' 1st wife was Ann M. Davis. Their children were Charles Henry Williams (our direct ancestor) and Annie May. His 2nd wife was Martha H. Boyd.
Inscription
CHARLES P. WILLIAMS
Born
Jan. 30, 1831
Died Aug 30, 1889
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ANN M.
his wife
Born Oct. 18, 1832
Died Oct. 18, 1864
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MARTHA
his second wife
Born June 29, 1833
Died Feb. 11, 1885
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Gravesite Details
*From "The history of Battery E, First regiment Rhode Island light artillery, in the war of 1861 and 1865, to preserve the Union"
