His death certificate records John W. Williams, age 71 years 5 months 21 days, born 19 June 1845 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 8 Dec 1916 in Elk Fork, Morgan Co., Ky, farmer, married, father Wm F. Williams, mother’s maiden name Celina Hill, both born in Morgan Co., Ky, cause of death appoplexy, infomant blank, burial at his home farm.

Morgan Co. marriage records list the marriage of J. W. Williams and Cyntha A. Hill on 12 Mar 1865, by B. S. Hamilton, witnesses Elbert Williams and Harry Williams.

John and Cyntha were double first cousins.

1880 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Elk Fork precinct, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 20 as family #142/144:
Williams, John W., 34, farmer; Cythia A., 31, wife; Nancy E., 13, dau; Martha, 11, dau; Henry C., 6, son; Leander, 3, son. All born Ky Ky Ky.