On 29 September 1834, Jno. Williamson made purchases at the sale of the estate of Philip Clarke, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 21–22.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 73B, Dwelling 138, Family 138
Williams, John, 50, male, no occupation, born in Virginia, cannot read or write
Williams, Lucy, 40, female, born in Virginia
Williams, Isaac, 12, male, born in Virginia
Williams, Lucinda, 16, female, born in Virginia
Williams, Sarah, 10, female, born in Virginia
Williams, James, 8, male, born in Virginia
Williams, Alfred, 3, male, born in Virginia