52 Ancestors: Alden Williamson
Alden Williamson was born in 1750 in New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia. As we approach Memorial Day, it seems fitting to honor this patriot ancestor who served his country in its earliest days. Family Life Alden married Isabel Thompson in 1778 in Virginia. With Isabel, he had at least two sons: John Williamson (born May 19, 1781) and Richard S. Williamson (born 1786). Isabel passed away the same year Richard was born, in 1786. Records indicate that Alden married Mary Elizabeth Jackson much later in his life, likely around 1814 when their son Shadrick Williamson was born. Military Service Alden served as a Private under Captain William Campbell at the Battle of Point Pleasant, earning him recognition as a Patriot (DAR Patriot #A126757). The Battle of Point Pleasant, fought on October 10, 1774, was a pivotal clash between Virginia colonial militia and a confederation of Shawnee and Mingo warriors led by Chief Cornstalk, taking place at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rive...