WILLIAMS, Joseph 'Thomas' Allsworth

1739 - 1823  (84 years)

• Name	WILLIAMS, Joseph 'Thomas' Allsworth  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	1739	Tyrone, Northern Ireland   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  biography	The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams, as recorded by Leora Wilson Drake, Town Historian, Canisteo, NY. Drakes record was later obtained by Norman Williams, Canisteo, NY
  	20250728GHLn- CA CarolLouiseSteinhauer originally shared this on 10 Apr 2011 The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams Joseph Thomas Allsworth, the only son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, was born ca. 1739. He lived with his parents on the Allsworth Estate in Tyrone, County, in what is now Northern Ireland. At eighteen years of age, he began attending school at a seaport village on the island. One day with a friend they noticed a British naval vessel entering the harbor. Drawn by curiosity, young Joseph and a friend went to the quay to see the man-of-war. The friendly officers invited them aboard. While they were examing the lower part of the ship, it put out to sea. They had been enticed aboard to be pressed into the service of the British Navy. Their feelings at this unexpected parting from their parents, friends and home can only be imagined. Allsworth and his friend made the best of their situation and by good service soon banished any suspicion, if there were any of their hope to escape. In about 1757, their ship sailed into New York harbor. There the two companions escaped ashore and parted, thinking that the danger of recapture would be lessened if they separated. It is not known if they ever met again. One day as Allsworth wandered about the city looking for work, one of the ship's officers suddenly accosted him and inquired his name. "Thomas Williams," he replied. The officer stated that he resembled a man he was looking for by the name of Joseph T. Allsworth. The officer passed on. Williams, as he was thereafter known, believed that the officer, who had been kind to him on board, had recognized him and purposely allowed him to escape. Although he had escaped the British Navy, "Thomas Williams" was hardly a free man because New York was a British colony. He dared not return to his old home or use his own name lest he be recaptured and punished as a deserter. After a time he wrote home to acquaint his parents with his circumstances. He received letters from them written on sheepskin, addressed to "Thomas Allsworth or Williams." Many years later, at about the age of seventy, he visited his old home under cover of darkness. Even then he was afraid to make himself known to claim his estate, which was very valuable. Despite fleeing the British navy, Thomas was no coward. He served as a commissioned American officer throughout the entire Revolutionary War. Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams is the father of John A. Williams. This story was recorded by Leora Wilson Drake, Town Historian, Canisteo, NY. Drakes record was later obtained by Norman Williams, Canisteo, NY and sent to one of my cousins, July 29, 1960. The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams 1757 Tyrone County Ireland and New York City Linked to Thomas (Allsworth) Williams
  Name data	Joseph ALLSWORTH- Deserted from British service, took name of Thomas Williams
  	Deserted from British service, took name of Thomas Williams
  Immigration	1757
  	Deserted from British service, took name of Thomas Williams
  	Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family history. Their ancestor being one Thomas Allsworth, son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, who was born in 1739 in Tyrone Co, Ireland. He was impressed (sic) into the British service and deserting, came to this country in 1757, when he took the name of Thomas Williams. He visited his old home again when he was seventy years old under cover of darkness. He was a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary War and had eight children, of which John Allsworth came to Woodhull and settled, where he lived and died. It is his descendants that are at Glennwood today. There is said to be a big estate awaiting the descendants in Ireland if they can prove they are descendants of Allsworth. Members of the family are present from Friendship NY, Ulysses PA, Woodhull NY, Rathbon(?) and Jasper NY. At noon, a delicious dinner was served in the upper room of the Inn and in the afternoona business session was held at which Doris A. Williams of Rathbark(?) NY presided. This was an ancestor of my(?) father's mother Elizabeth Williams Snyder, who married Andrew Snyder. Children: Julian- married Jane Tidd Charles- Margaret Baker Lorena Story Frederick- Josephine Dingman Joseph- Orilla Hall Effie- Almon Dingman Judson Dingman Dan- Bella Hanshett Doris- Bert Kellogg [for original, handwritten note, cf. image in source for Thomas Williams- jcw, 26.04.2004] __________
  War, Revolutionary	Abt 1780
  	Commissioned officer: Despite fleeing the British navy, Thomas was no coward. He served as a commissioned American officer throughout the entire Revolutionary War.
  	20250728GHLn- CA CarolLouiseSteinhauer originally shared this on 10 Apr 2011 The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams Joseph Thomas Allsworth, the only son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, was born ca. 1739. He lived with his parents on the Allsworth Estate in Tyrone, County, in what is now Northern Ireland. At eighteen years of age, he began attending school at a seaport village on the island. One day with a friend they noticed a British naval vessel entering the harbor. Drawn by curiosity, young Joseph and a friend went to the quay to see the man-of-war. The friendly officers invited them aboard. While they were examing the lower part of the ship, it put out to sea. They had been enticed aboard to be pressed into the service of the British Navy. Their feelings at this unexpected parting from their parents, friends and home can only be imagined. Allsworth and his friend made the best of their situation and by good service soon banished any suspicion, if there were any of their hope to escape. In about 1757, their ship sailed into New York harbor. There the two companions escaped ashore and parted, thinking that the danger of recapture would be lessened if they separated. It is not known if they ever met again. One day as Allsworth wandered about the city looking for work, one of the ship's officers suddenly accosted him and inquired his name. "Thomas Williams," he replied. The officer stated that he resembled a man he was looking for by the name of Joseph T. Allsworth. The officer passed on. Williams, as he was thereafter known, believed that the officer, who had been kind to him on board, had recognized him and purposely allowed him to escape. Although he had escaped the British Navy, "Thomas Williams" was hardly a free man because New York was a British colony. He dared not return to his old home or use his own name lest he be recaptured and punished as a deserter. After a time he wrote home to acquaint his parents with his circumstances. He received letters from them written on sheepskin, addressed to "Thomas Allsworth or Williams." Many years later, at about the age of seventy, he visited his old home under cover of darkness. Even then he was afraid to make himself known to claim his estate, which was very valuable. Despite fleeing the British navy, Thomas was no coward. He served as a commissioned American officer throughout the entire Revolutionary War. Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams is the father of John A. Williams. This story was recorded by Leora Wilson Drake, Town Historian, Canisteo, NY. Drakes record was later obtained by Norman Williams, Canisteo, NY and sent to one of my cousins, July 29, 1960. The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams 1757 Tyrone County Ireland and New York City Linked to Thomas (Allsworth) Williams
  FSID	KLGP-3NJ
  Name	Thomas WILLIAMS  [3]
  Residence	1810	Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA   [1, 2]
  Residence	Between 1810 and 1820	Tioga County, New York, USA   [2]
  Residence	1820	Candor, Tioga, New York, USA   [1]
  Death	28 May 1823	Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA   [1, 2]
  	age 84
  Person ID	I10853	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	ALLSWORTH, Lord Lord
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	ALLSWORTH, Lady
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F10353	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	HOLLAND, Elizabeth,   b. Abt 1778, Canaan, Hartford, Connecticut, USA d. 24 May 1864, Tioga County, New York, USA (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	1790  [4]
  	20250417GHLn- John Allsworth Williams Photo added by Owen Jones John Allsworth Williams BIRTH 8 Mar 1791 Woodhull, Steuben County, NY DEATH 9 Oct 1870 (aged 79) BURIAL Woodhull Cemetery Woodhull, Steuben County, NY MEMORIAL ID142425153 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 1 Added by RES 6/23/2021 - Contributor: Janis Wrean (48008982) added the following information: "Suggested edit: A son of Thomas Williams, born 1739 in County Tyrone, Ireland, and died 15 May 1838 at Canaan, Connecticut, and his wife Elizabeth, who he married in 1790." Inscription And thy Savior will defend thee / Victory is mine at Last Family Members Spouse Nancy Thompson Williams 1797-1867 Children Joseph T. Williams 1819-1899 Nathan Burrell Williams 1820-1894 Miles Thomas Williams 1825-1900 Harriet N. Williams Judd 1830-1905 Rosanna Louisa "Roxy" Williams Pease 1832-1902 Nancy M Williams Heckman 1836-1922 Dennis Williams 1839-1909 Welthy Williams Sanford 1841-1921 Flowers Left by Janis Wrean on 22 Jun 2021 Thomas, and his wife Elizabeth, who he married in 1790."
  Issue, jt	8 children
  Children	1. WILLIAMS, John Allsworth Sr.,   b. 3 Mar 1791, Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA d. 9 Oct 1870, Woodhull, Steuben, New York, USA (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F3017	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 1739 - Tyrone, Northern Ireland Residence - 1810 - Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA Residence - Between 1810 and 1820 - Tioga County, New York, USA Residence - 1820 - Candor, Tioga, New York, USA Death - 28 May 1823 - Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		revolutionary war soldier in cloud Revolutionary War Soldier catherinenewton49added this on 19 Jul 2012 maksiccaroriginally submitted this to Kirkpatrick - Necochea Family Tree on 2 Jun 2012
  		Williams fam histnews Mary Williams Morley 1968_0024 JMB.jpg 20201230HAv- Pasted from Source Notes to empty Media Notes field: Source Medium: Newspaper Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family…

  
  

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  Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family history. Their ancestor being one Thomas Allsworth, son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, who was born in 1739 in Tyrone Co, Ireland. He was impressed (sic) into the British service and deserting, came to this country in 1757, when he took the name of Thomas Williams. He visited his old home again when he was seventy years old under cover of darkness. He was a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary War and had eight children, of which John Allsworth came to Woodhull and settled, where he lived and died. It is his descendants that are at Glennwood today. There is said to be a big estate awaiting the descendants in Ireland if they can prove they are descendants of Allsworth. Members of the family are present from Friendship NY, Ulysses PA, Woodhull NY, Rathbon(?) and Jasper NY. At noon, a delicious dinner was served in the upper room of the Inn and in the afternoona business session was held at which Doris A. Williams of Rathbark(?) NY presided. This was an ancestor of my(?) father's mother Elizabeth Williams Snyder, who married Andrew Snyder. Children: Julian- married Jane Tidd Charles- Margaret Baker Lorena Story Frederick- Josephine Dingman Joseph- Orilla Hall Effie- Almon Dingman Judson Dingman Dan- Bella Hanshett Doris- Bert Kellogg [for original, handwritten note, cf. image in source for Thomas Williams- jcw, 26.04.2004] ____________ 20240312GHLn- another version- The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams Joseph Thomas Allsworth, the only son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, was born ca. 1739. He lived with his parents on the Allsworth Estate in Tyrone, County, in what is now Northern Ireland. At eighteen years of age, he began attending school at a seaport village on the island. One day with a friend they noticed a British naval vessel entering the harbor. Drawn by curiosity, young Joseph and a friend went to the quay to see the man-of-war. The friendly officers invited them aboard. While they were examing the lower part of the ship, it put out to sea. They had been enticed aboard to be pressed into the service of the British Navy. Their feelings at this unexpected parting from their parents, friends and home can only be imagined. Allsworth and his friend made the best of their situation and by good service soon banished any suspicion, if there were any of their hope to escape. In about 1757, their ship sailed into New York harbor. There the two companions escaped ashore and parted, thinking that the danger of recapture would be lessened if they separated. It is not known if they ever met again. One day as Allsworth wandered about the city looking for work, one of the ship's officers suddenly accosted him and inquired his name. "Thomas Williams," he replied. The officer stated that he resembled a man he was looking for by the name of Joseph T. Allsworth. The officer passed on. Williams, as he was thereafter known, believed that the officer, who had been kind to him on board, had recognized him and purposely allowed him to escape. Although he had escaped the British Navy, "Thomas Williams" was hardly a free man because New York was a British colony. He dared not return to his old home or use his own name lest he be recaptured and punished as a deserter. After a time he wrote home to acquaint his parents with his circumstances. He received letters from them written on sheepskin, addressed to "Thomas Allsworth or Williams." Many years later, at about the age of seventy, he visited his old home under cover of darkness. Even then he was afraid to make himself known to claim his estate, which was very valuable. Despite fleeing the British navy, Thomas was no coward. He served as a commissioned American officer throughout the entire Revolutionary War. Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams is the father of John A. Williams. This story was recorded by Leora Wilson Drake, Town Historian, Canisteo, NY. Drakes record was later obtained by Norman Williams, Canisteo, NY and sent to one of my cousins, July 29, 1960. The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams 1757 Tyrone County Ireland and New York City CA CarolLouiseSteinhauer originally shared this on 10 Apr 2011 Linked to John Allsworth Williams 20250728GHLn- CA CarolLouiseSteinhauer originally shared this on 10 Apr 2011 The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams Joseph Thomas Allsworth, the only son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, was born ca. 1739. He lived with his parents on the Allsworth Estate in Tyrone, County, in what is now Northern Ireland. At eighteen years of age, he began attending school at a seaport village on the island. One day with a friend they noticed a British naval vessel entering the harbor. Drawn by curiosity, young Joseph and a friend went to the quay to see the man-of-war. The friendly officers invited them aboard. While they were examing the lower part of the ship, it put out to sea. They had been enticed aboard to be pressed into the service of the British Navy. Their feelings at this unexpected parting from their parents, friends and home can only be imagined. Allsworth and his friend made the best of their situation and by good service soon banished any suspicion, if there were any of their hope to escape. In about 1757, their ship sailed into New York harbor. There the two companions escaped ashore and parted, thinking that the danger of recapture would be lessened if they separated. It is not known if they ever met again. One day as Allsworth wandered about the city looking for work, one of the ship's officers suddenly accosted him and inquired his name. "Thomas Williams," he replied. The officer stated that he resembled a man he was looking for by the name of Joseph T. Allsworth. The officer passed on. Williams, as he was thereafter known, believed that the officer, who had been kind to him on board, had recognized him and purposely allowed him to escape. Although he had escaped the British Navy, "Thomas Williams" was hardly a free man because New York was a British colony. He dared not return to his old home or use his own name lest he be recaptured and punished as a deserter. After a time he wrote home to acquaint his parents with his circumstances. He received letters from them written on sheepskin, addressed to "Thomas Allsworth or Williams." Many years later, at about the age of seventy, he visited his old home under cover of darkness. Even then he was afraid to make himself known to claim his estate, which was very valuable. Despite fleeing the British navy, Thomas was no coward. He served as a commissioned American officer throughout the entire Revolutionary War. Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams is the father of John A. Williams. This story was recorded by Leora Wilson Drake, Town Historian, Canisteo, NY. Drakes record was later obtained by Norman Williams, Canisteo, NY and sent to one of my cousins, July 29, 1960. The Saga of Joseph Thomas Allsworth Williams 1757 Tyrone County Ireland and New York City Linked to Thomas (Allsworth) Williams

  
  

• Sources

  [S394] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;), Database online. Williams/Gedvillas Family Tree, Owner: bgedvillas1, Last viewed: John Allsworth Williams, Skinner/Schinzel-Ahlemeyer/Haines Tree J_Ahlemeyer. Record for John Allsworth Williams [S394] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;), Database online., Skinner/Schinzel-Ahlemeyer/Haines Tree J_Ahlemeyer. Record for John Allsworth Williams [S252] newspaper clipping:, 1968 ca, by Jeanett Morley Buck, clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley-. Williams immigration story, reunion typed in 'notes': (9) facts 20190313HAv-revisited Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family history. Their ancestor being one Thomas Allsworth, son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, who was born in 1739 in Tyrone Co, Ireland. He was impressed (sic) into the British service and deserting, came to this country in 1757, when he took the name of Thomas Williams. He visited his old home again when he was seventy years old under cover of darkness. He was a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary War and had eight children, of which John Allsworth came to Woodhull and settled, where he lived and died. It is his descendants that are at Glennwood today. There is said to be a big estate awaiting the descendants in Ireland if they can prove they are descendants of Allsworth. Members of the family are present from Friendship NY, Ulysses PA, Woodhull NY, Rathbon(?) and Jasper NY. At noon, a delicious dinner was served in the upper room of the Inn and in the afternoona business session was held at which Doris A. Williams of Rathbark(?) NY presided. This was an ancestor of my father's mother Elizabeth Williams Snyder, who married Andrew Snyder. Children: Julian- married Jane Tidd Charles- Margaret Baker Lorena Story Frederick- Josephine Dingman Joseph- Orilla Hall Effie- Almon Dingman Judson Dingman Dan- Bella Hanshett Doris- Bert Kellogg [for original, handwritten note, cf. image in source for Thomas Williams- jcw, 26.04.2004] Source Medium: Newspaper Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family history. Their ancestor being one Thomas Allsworth, son of Lord and Lady Allsworth, who was born in 1739 in Tyrone Co, Ireland. He was impressed (sic) into the British service and deserting, came to this country in 1757, when he took the name of Thomas Williams. He visited his old home again when he was seventy years old under cover of darkness. He was a commissioned officer in the Revolutionary War and had eight children, of which John Allsworth came to Woodhull and settled, where he lived and died. It is his descendants that are at Glennwood today. There is said to be a big estate awaiting the descendants in Ireland if they can prove they are descendants of Allsworth. Members of the family are present from Friendship NY, Ulysses PA, Woodhull NY, Rathbon(?) and Jasper NY. At noon, a delicious dinner was served in the upper room of the Inn and in the afternoona business session was held at which Doris A. Williams of Rathbark(?) NY presided. This was an ancestor of my father's mother Elizabeth Williams Snyder, who married Andrew Snyder. Children: Julian- married Jane Tidd Charles- Margaret Baker Lorena Story Frederick- Josephine Dingman Joseph- Orilla Hall Effie- Almon Dingman Judson Dingman Dan- Bella Hanshett Doris- Bert Kellogg Williams fam histnews Mary Williams Morley 1968_0024 JMB.jpg 20201230HAv- Pasted from Source Notes to empty Media Notes field: Source Medium: Newspaper Copied from a clipping in the possession of Mary Williams Morley- 1968, by Jeanett Morley Buck- The Williams family are holding forth on the upper porch of the Inn and have about 100 members in attendance. This family has a most interesting family… [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). Record for John Allsworth Williams (48) facts 20250417GHLn- 20250417GHLn- John Allsworth Williams Photo added by Owen Jones & Nancy Thompson Williams BIRTH 15 Dec 1797 DEATH 13 Sep 1867 (aged 69) BURIAL Woodhull Cemetery Woodhull, Steuben County, New York, USA MEMORIAL ID142428701 · John Allsworth Williams BIRTH 8 Mar 1791 Woodhull, Steuben County, NY DEATH 9 Oct 1870 (aged 79) BURIAL Woodhull Cemetery Woodhull, Steuben County, NY MEMORIAL ID142425153 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 1 Added by RES 6/23/2021 - Contributor: Janis Wrean (48008982) added the following information: "Suggested edit: A son of Thomas Williams, born 1739 in County Tyrone, Ireland, and died 15 May 1838 at Canaan, Connecticut, and his wife Elizabeth, who he married in 1790." Inscription And thy Savior will defend thee / Victory is mine at Last Family Members Spouse Nancy Thompson Williams 1797-1867 Children Joseph T. Williams 1819-1899 Nathan Burrell Williams 1820-1894 Miles Thomas Williams 1825-1900 Harriet N. Williams Judd 1830-1905 Rosanna Louisa "Roxy" Williams Pease 1832-1902 Nancy M Williams Heckman 1836-1922 Dennis Williams 1839-1909 Welthy Williams Sanford 1841-1921 Flowers Left by Janis Wrean on 22 Jun 2021 WILLIAMS, John A Cem_Woodhull fag_RES 20250417GHLn- John Allsworth Williams Photo added by Owen Jones & Nancy Thompson Williams BIRTH 15 Dec 1797 DEATH 13 Sep 1867 (aged 69) BURIAL Woodhull Cemetery Woodhull, Steuben County, New York, USA MEMORIAL ID142428701 · John Allsworth Williams BIRTH 8 Mar 1791 Woodhull, Steuben County, NY DEATH 9 Oct 1870 (aged 79) BURIAL Woodhull… WILLIAMS, John A Cem_Woodhull fag_ 20250417GHLn- John Allsworth Williams Photo added by Owen Jones John Allsworth Williams BIRTH 8 Mar 1791 Woodhull, Steuben County, NY DEATH 9 Oct 1870 (aged 79) BURIAL Woodhull Cemetery Woodhull, Steuben County, NY MEMORIAL ID142425153 · PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 1 Added by RES 6/23/2021 - Contributor: Janis Wrean (48008982) added the following…

  
  

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