John L Williams (1887 - 1946)

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Schuyler Williams

Elizabeth (Patenaude) Williams

Jake Louis Williams Charles Williams Lucille (Williams) Ruleau Marie (Williams) Dugan Gertrude Irene (Williams) Schwartz John L Williams

Delia (Williams) Baxter Mary Jane (Williams) Kane Joseph Williams Phillip Williams Elizabeth W (Williams) Loughrey

Parents:

Schuyler Williams

1850 - 1936

Elizabeth (Patenaude) Williams

Oct 3, 1853 - Jan 2, 1921

Siblings:

Delia (Williams) Baxter

1880 - 1963

Jake Louis Williams

Aug 25, 1891 - Jul 24, 1975

Mary Jane (Williams) Kane

Apr 21, 1871 - Jul 25, 1958

Charles Williams

Aug 3, 1874 - 1961

Joseph Williams

1874 - 1946

Lucille (Williams) Ruleau

Dec 15, 1875 - Apr 28, 1951

Phillip Williams

1884 - Jan 31, 1940

Marie (Williams) Dugan

1885 - Nov 6, 1970

Elizabeth W (Williams) Loughrey

Jan 27, 1891 - Mar 21, 1967

Gertrude Irene (Williams) Schwartz

Jun 19, 1895 - Mar 21, 1975

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In 1887, in the year that John L Williams was born, on May 9th, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened in London. Founded in 1883, the show was attended - twice - by Queen Victoria and adored by audiences who thrilled to his fanciful acts portraying life in the "Wild West."

In 1895, John was just 8 years old when on May 18th, Italy's first motor race was held. The race was 58 miles long - from Turin to Asti and back. Five cars started but only three completed the race. It was won by Simone Federman who drove a Daimler Omnibus - his average speed was 9.6 mph.

In 1901, John was only 14 years old when Edward VII succeeded Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria of England had become Queen in 1837 and reigned until her death in 1901. Her 63 year reign was the longest in history prior to Elizabeth II who recently broke her record. The time during which she led the country was known as the Victorian era and she presided over great changes in the United Kingdom, including the expansion of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution.

In 1927, John was 40 years old when the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".

In 1946, in the year of John L Williams's passing, pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock's book "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was published. It sold half a million copies in the first six months. Aside from the Bible, it became the best selling book of the 20th century. A generation of Baby Boomers were raised by the advice of Dr. Spock.