The Williams / Williamson Family Pictorial Biographical. A vintage, single edition newsletter-style publication from the 1980s by Family Publications. Primarily intended for young people and beginning genealogists who want to know a little bit more about their surname, and to foster pride in their roots. No family lineages or indepth research of various family lines are provided. Measures 8.5 x 11. Contains 16 pages printed on brown paper. Contains photographs, drawings, articles and stories about important people and places that bore the name. In addition, a special section is devoted to the historical roots of the surname itself explaining how it came to be. The Williams / Williamson Family edition features a cover story on Roger Williams, Rhode Island founder, the first real democracy in America. The back cover features a special profile of John P. Williamson "the true brother of the Sioux Indians." Other prominent bearers of the name who are profiled include: Continental Congress Delegate and Declaration of Independence Signer William Williams; Revolutionary War General Otto Williams; British Actor Nicol Williamson; Baseball Legend Ted Willaims; Playwright Tennesee Williams; Entertainers Hank Williams, Robin Williams, and Guy "Zorro" Williams; Champion Swimmer Esther Williams; and Naturalist William C. Williamson. Check out our special feature on Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and the town histories of Williamstown, Massachusetts and Williamston, North Carolina.