John Williams was employed by the Union Foundry and Machine Company as a pattern maker. He married Emily J. Dredge and from this marriage were born the following children: Floyd M., born October 6, 1890, died April 5, 1909; D. Russel, born June 5, 1892, died December 5, 1903; David H., born August 28, 1894, died December 4, 1903; Oliver C., born June 19, 1896; died April 2, 1921. John Williams and his family resided at No. 207 Bridge Street. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Catasauqua and he also was also a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 269.

John Williams passed away on March 13, 1931, and his remains were interred at Fairview Cemetery.