Ezra S. Williams, b. in Meadow Woods,of Saybrook, March 7, 1808 d. 26 May 1876
............. m. Emily A. SOUTHWORTH, daughter of Jabez and Sarah (Shipman) Southworth, of Deep River,He successfully carried on the business of pump manufacturing for many years, and also engaged in farming. A Republican in politics, he served in many of the town offices, was a director in both Deep River banks, a selectman several terms, and represented the Saybrook District in the Legislature for several terms. When a young man he was an active worker in the Baptist Church, a member of the choir, and was connected with the official school board.
............... ....Elizabeth Howard;
.................. Stanley;
.................. Clara
.................. Emily A. b.11 June 1844.
......................+m 15 May1873 John HALLIDAY b.29 May 1843 Belfast,Ireland
........................... ..Stan-ley William, b. 18i4, d.1893.
...................... .......Clara Elizabeth, b. 1876,d. 1876;
...................... .......John Williams, b. 1878, d. 1897;
...................... ........Teannie
..................... .........Jesse.
Mr.John Halliday is a liberal Republican in politics, but does not aspire to public office, although he has acceptably served as a member of the school board for eleven years. Socially he is connected with Mt. Olive Lodge, F. & A. M.; Mather Post, G. A. R.; and Es--sex Lodge, A. O. U. W. Both he and his wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church, and are regarded among the most highly esteemed residents of their community.