A. W. WILLIAMSON DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Prominent Lumberman Dies after an Illness of Several Months
A.W. Williamson, formerly of this city, died at his home, 7375 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday at 11:50, after a prolonged illness of several months. Deceased was a prominent lumberman here for many years. He first engaged in the sawmill business in Kentucky with his brother-in-law, T. M. Ford, later moving to this city (Illinois) and the firm of Williamson-Kuny Mill and Lumber Company, was incorporated with Mr. Williamson as president and this company existed for many years.
About twelve years ago he disposed of his interest there and with his family left for California. He also was mayor of this city a number of years and held the office of county commissioner for several terms.
Surviving Mr. Williamson are his widow, a son, Frederick, a prominent attorney of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Miss Alberta. Also a sister, Mrs. Ella Ford, of Hollywood, and other relatives, including Mrs. Edgar Miller, of this city, and Mrs. Ernest Crain, of Villa Ridge, who are sisters-in-laws of the deceased, Fred Culp, of Memphis, and Arthur Culp, of Iowa, brothers-in-law. Mrs. Williamson was formerly Miss Inez Culp of Anna.
Funeral services were held form the family residence at 3 o’clock Tuesday with interment in Hollywood.
Albert Williamson married Alma Inez Culp on 29 Jun 1893, in Union Co., Illinois)They lived in Illinois before moving to California.
A. W. WILLIAMSON DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Prominent Lumberman Dies after an Illness of Several Months
A.W. Williamson, formerly of this city, died at his home, 7375 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday at 11:50, after a prolonged illness of several months. Deceased was a prominent lumberman here for many years. He first engaged in the sawmill business in Kentucky with his brother-in-law, T. M. Ford, later moving to this city (Illinois) and the firm of Williamson-Kuny Mill and Lumber Company, was incorporated with Mr. Williamson as president and this company existed for many years.
About twelve years ago he disposed of his interest there and with his family left for California. He also was mayor of this city a number of years and held the office of county commissioner for several terms.
Surviving Mr. Williamson are his widow, a son, Frederick, a prominent attorney of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Miss Alberta. Also a sister, Mrs. Ella Ford, of Hollywood, and other relatives, including Mrs. Edgar Miller, of this city, and Mrs. Ernest Crain, of Villa Ridge, who are sisters-in-laws of the deceased, Fred Culp, of Memphis, and Arthur Culp, of Iowa, brothers-in-law. Mrs. Williamson was formerly Miss Inez Culp of Anna.
Funeral services were held form the family residence at 3 o’clock Tuesday with interment in Hollywood.
Albert Williamson married Alma Inez Culp on 29 Jun 1893, in Union Co., Illinois)They lived in Illinois before moving to California.
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