![[Alonzo Williams]](alonzo.jpg)
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A Caucasian himself, Alonzo was raised by slaves and married an
African-American woman. A successful farmer and orchardist, he owned an entire half block in Mooresville's Springtown.
Shown below, left to right: Lena Williams, born January 10, 1904; Alonzo Williams, born April 1851 in Texas; Albert Williams, born May 28, 1895; Floyd Williams, born March 8, 1901.
The Williams home was later occupied by Charles Throtyear and eventually by Sam Berkshire. |
![[Alonzo Williams home]](williams.jpg)
