John Shelby Williamson

HAIRSTON.org ID#9474, b. 22 December 1863, d. 16 March 1932
Father*William Benjamin Williamson b. a 1833, d. 8 Jul 1897
Mother*Mary Melissa Shelby b. 12 Oct 1835, d. 25 Jun 1923
Birth*John Shelby Williamson was born on 22 December 1863 in Tennessee.1,2 
He was the son of William Benjamin Williamson and Mary Melissa Shelby. 
Census 1870John Shelby Williamson appeared on the 1870 census of William Benjamin Williamson on 28 June 1870 in 7th District, Shelby, Tennessee; Williams, W.B. 35, Molly 32, Mary 8, John 6, Maggie 2 and Leven 2 (all born Tennessee).3 
Census 1880John Shelby Williamson appeared on the 1880 census of William Benjamin Williamson on 18 June 1880 in 7th Civil District, Shelby, Tennessee; Williamson, W. B., 47, wife M. M. 44, daughter H. M. 18, son J. B. 16, daughter M. R. 14, daughter L. M. 12, son M. B. 7 (all born in Tennessee).1 
Marriage*John Shelby Williamson married Edna Rudisill on 18 July 1893 in First Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee. 
Census 1900*John Shelby Williamson appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 in 7th District, Shelby, Tennessee, Williamson, John S. 36, wife Edna 23, son Wallace 3, Daughter Mary 2 and daughter Martha 11 months (all born Tennessee).4 
Death*He died on 16 March 1932 at age 68.2 

Family

Edna Rudisill
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  3. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited19 Jun 2026