Came from Wales to Catasauqua in 1845.

David Williams emigrated to America in 1833 with his wife, Gwenney, and children and located in Schenectady, N. Y. He traveled extensively in this country and Mexico and he published a series of articles entitled "Cymro in Mexico." These articles gained for him a national reputation.

David Williams settled in Craneville in 1840, and found employment as a moulder with the Lehigh Crane Iron Company. He became active in the affairs of the first Presbyterian church of the village, located on Church Street near Howertown Road. He was elected an elder of the church and he served as such until his death.

David Williams being of poor health for several years passed away on May 1, 1845. His remains were first interred in the churchyard cemetery of the old church; and later they were removed to Fairview Cemetery, being re-interred in the Williams family plot.