Mcwilliams Family History & Genealogy

I have an old studio photograph identified as William & Edith MCWILLIAMS who were grandparents to Ruth Evelyn DEGRAW. The photograph was taken at the R. I. Steele Studio in Waukon, IA sometime in the 1890's. William & Edith appear to be in their teens or 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this couple:

William MCWILLIAMS was b. 4 Nov 1869 in Postville, IA to parents Nathaniel “Nathan” MCWILLIAMS (1825-1896) and Mary “May” Julie or Julia YULE or YULL or YOULE (1838-1905) who were married 6 Jul 1863 in Scotland. William was one 9 children born to this couple including Catherine; Mary Jane “Jennie”; William; James; George R.; Alexander “Alex” or “Alick”; Helen “Ellen”; Anna “Annie”; and Amanda MCWILLIAMS, all born between 1863 to 1880. William’s father was married previously and had 7 additional children including Jessie Taylor; Margaret; John Watt; Eliza or Elisia; Mary; Barbara; Catherine “Kate” MCWILLIAMS, all born between 1848 and 1861. William married Delila or Delia Edith STEVENS (1876-1937) in 1893 and they had two daughters Delilah Mabel “Lyda” or “Lida” MCWILLIAMS DEGRAW (1894-1966) and an adopted daughter Maud Irene MCWILLIAMS (1915-2001).

William died 21 Aug 1940 in Waukon, IA and is buried in the Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA.

Delila Edith STEVENS was b. 25 Mar 1876 in Sibley, IA to parents Daniel Francis STEVENS (1844-1912) and Florence MERO (1853-1922) who were married 5 May 1868 in Mifflin, WI. Delila was one of 11 children born to this couple including Mary Alice; Joseph Francis; Perry David; Delila Edith; Ada Ellen; Anna Daisy; Archie William; Daniel Augustine; John Esten; Eliza Jessieman or Jessamine; and Wayne Delbert STEVENS, all born between 1869 and 1892. Delila married William MCWILLIAMS on 17 Sept 1893 in Waukon, IA. Delila died 24 Nov 1937 in Waukon, IA and is buried in the Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA.

Ruth Evelyn DEGRAW was b. 5 or 15 Jul 1920 in Cedar Falls, IA to parents Glenn Allen DEGRAW (1888-1964) and Lyda or Lida Delilah M. MCWILLIAMS (1894-1966) who were married 20 Dec 1917 in Waukon, IA. Ruth was one of two children born to this couple including a sister Edith DEGRAW (1922-1973). It doesn’t appear that Ruth ever married and didn’t have any children either. Ruth died 30 Sept 2003 and is buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, IA. Ruth’s obituary indicated that she was survived by three nephews including Jim WILMOT of Dallas, GA; Dan WILMOT of Pahoa, HI; and Dr. Barclay BAKKUM of Aurora, IL; and a niece Bonnie CARNES of Olympia Fields, IL.

I am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.

Thanks,
Shelley

A photo of Shawnee Desiree Sullivan

A photo of Corene Mcwilliams

A photo of my great grand father & mother,, Carroll Clayton McWilliams and wife Francis Willard McWilliams, taken after their marriage, they farmed outside of Wren , Ohio.
People in photo include: Carrol Clayton McWillaims and Francis (Willard) McWilliams

Uncle "Mac" McWilliams, 1944 , WWII veteran
People in photo include: Roeloff O. McWilliams

A photo of Clifford Wayne McWilliams, Christmas circa 2008

Clifford and Windy Sue
People in photo include: Windy Sue Kellems

Clifford in a coloring book

A photo of Clifford Wayne McWilliams

A photo of Clifford Wayne McWilliams, dressy

A photo of Clifford Wayne McWilliams

Garry D Mcwilliams Headstone
Forest Cemetary
Circleville, Ohio

The famous Julia Child holding a chicken in a kitchen during her television series 'The French Chef'. Prior to becoming a celebrity cooking instructor, Julia was a member of the Office of Strategic Services (since she was too tall to join the Women's Army Corps) during World War II where she met her husband Paul Cushing Child. Paul's transfer would eventually lead the two of them to Paris where Julia's inspiration for a culinary career began.

She would soon connect with other French food lovers and they collaborated together for years to eventually produce the 734 page 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' cookbook. The book's popularity skyrocketed, in large part due to Julia's translation of French recipes into English and her detailed and practical descriptions and images.

Her fame spread and Julia Child was picked up by the National Educational Television station in Boston to star in 'The French Chef' which debuted on February 11th, 1963 and lasted for ten years. Julia's career blossomed more as she authored multiple cookbooks and was featured in various television series including 'Cooking with Master Chefs', 'In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs', 'Baking With Julia', and 'Julia Child & Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home'.

Of course, Julie Child hit a new celebrity status (outside foodies and stay at home cooks) when Saturday Night Live decided to mimic her cooking show, and thanks to the very well received Julie & Julia 2009 film.

Julia Child, born Julia Carolyn McWilliams in Pasadena California August 15th 1912, and died August 13th, 2004 of kidney failure in Casa Dorinda, Montecito.

From my Father in laws navy scrapbook. Lt. Al McWilliams is written on the back.

A photo of ROSE MCWILLIAMS WITH MARIE (Burns) HEAD. MARIE WAS ADOPTED BY THE HEAD FAMILY. ROSE IS MARIE'S ADOPTED GRANDMOTHER.
People in photo include: Rose McWilliams and Marie (Burns) Head

Benny McWilliams? This photo was included in an album of Melia Baker McWilliams 1850s-1931, married in Arkansas died in Texas. This may be her husband Benny.
People in photo include: Benny McWilliams