The Williams Legacy: A Journey from Seneca Village to Central Park New York: Andrew Williams: A Pioneer of Black Land Ownership and Leadership in 19th Century New York
“Book Descriptions: On September 27, 1825. 25yr old Andrew Williams purchased the 1st 3 lots of land from John and Elizabeth Whitehead. Andrew and his wife Elizabeth would build two 2 story homes, one for them and their son Jeremiah ( born in Seneca Village, and another for their daughter and spouse with the 3rd lot reserved for growing their own fruits and vegetables. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were pioneers working diligently within the community and, with the AME Zion, St. Michaels, and St. Phillips churches in the area to create the 1st black-owned successfully integrated community in 19th-century New York. Their legacy only begins there. Learn about the ancestors born in Seneca Village and where their descendants are today.I am Mareia (Mariah) Williams wife of Andrew Thomas Williams IV. I 1st heard about the history from my father-in-law, Andrew Thomas Williams 3rd in 1997, and was appointed historian by Aunt Esther Williams and Cousin Yumi Williams elders of the family. I have been working on the family history for our 27 years of marriage, It has been an amazing journey for us! We have met many wonderful people dedicated to uncovering the History of Seneca Village and we're eternally grateful to learn what we didn't know and to have the ability to assist them with what happened to the descendants of Andrew Williams.The greatest blessing is that their history was well documented and, we are blessed to be able to tell our story without speculation from others.With faith and hope that this story continues to be told so that we can find descendants of other families who resided in the Seneca Village Community, renters and owners alike. My personal quest next is locating Andrew and Elizabeth's extended Irish family Patrick Rogers, whom Andrew Williams made sure to provide for in his will.enjoy the read! Read more” DRIVE
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