Reverand Titus Amos Williams

Notes:

Christening
Church Of Christ, Salem, Westchester Co., New York
Aug 12, 1771 Titus, son of Williams for his wife
Parents: Thomas and Rachel Doolittle Willams

Titus Williams was the founder of the first Methodist Church in Harvard, NY (Then called the East Branch) in 1797 and he held the first religious meetings there (per the Gazetteer). He became a licensed preacher on the 4th of February 1824. The services were held in his barn until 1838 when the church was built on the corner of Route 30 and lumber street in Harvard, NY. Services are still being held in this church. He was a preacher there for many years. Stained glass windows with various "Williams" names still remain in the church.
Pioneer settler of 261 acres in Long Flats: Mr. Sprague soon after his settlement there sold portions of the Long Flat to Titus Williams (grandfather of Colonel Williams now residing at East Branch)

Family/Spouse: Phebe Fuller. Phebe (daughter of Nathan Fuller and Phebe Harris) was born on 10 Feb 1766 in North Salem, Westchester County, New York; died on 15 Sep 1833 in Delaware County, New York; was buried in Long Flat Cemetery, Delaware County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]