Williams, John

Papers relating to funds raised for the widow and family of the missionary John Williams, following his death at Erromanga on 20 Nov 1839. Papers include: An Appeal on behalf of the widow and family of the late Rev John Williams, missionary to the South Sea Islands, 6 July 1840 (printed); Thomas Cha...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/Home/Ancient Legacies/Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 1840-1854
Level: File
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Order number: CWM/LMS/Home/Ancient Legacies/Box 2
Summary: Papers relating to funds raised for the widow and family of the missionary John Williams, following his death at Erromanga on 20 Nov 1839. Papers include: An Appeal on behalf of the widow and family of the late Rev John Williams, missionary to the South Sea Islands, 6 July 1840 (printed); Thomas Challis Esq & Others and Mrs Williams. Draft Declaration of Trust ... for the benefit of the Widow of the late Revd John Williams & the Widows and Orphans of missionaries in the service of the London Missionary Society, 1843; Particulars of the sons of Rev John Williams - including notes on the sums raised for the widow and children of John Williams, n.d.; Copy Will of Mrs Mary Williams, 6 Apr 1847; Copy Codicil to Will of Mrs Mary Williams, 17 Apr 1852; Case Opinion re John Williams deceased, Oct 1852; Messrs J. C. Williams & S. T. Williams to Messrs Challis, Coombs, Trueman & Others. Release & Covenant to Indemnify, 1853; Messrs J. C. Williams, S. T. Williams & W. A. B. Williams to the Rev E. Prout and the said S. J. Williams. Release, 18 Nov 1854; Correspondence with the sons of John Williams re payments made from the fund.
Extent: 16 items
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 36
Format: Archive