Joseph Pressley (“JP” or “Press”) Williams married Maud Noel (1884–1966) in 1901. They were neighbors, and had known each other all their lives. Maud, told stories of their dating in the horse and buggy days, going to “play parties,” barn dances, and church events all around the Slocum, Carrsville and Lola communities.
The horses and the whiskey trails bring guests from around the globe.
Others may be coming for business, leisure or searching for a new belonging. The Williams have hosted for generations, understand the depths of a journey and the concept of creating a Southern home for all.
Therein lies the steadfast character that is this new Homestead. Whether from near or far, we open our doors to all.
This Bed and Breakfast sytle house/hotel is available for your accomodation needs and special events such as weddings, private parties, etc. We look forward to hosting you at the Williams House.
The Williams Family
Name Origin
Williams is a Welsh word and has been in use since about 1,000 AD. It was introduced into Wales from northern Europe when William the Conqueror invaded England in the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name in Welsh is “Gwy lym.” The verb “Gwylis” means to watch. The noun of this verb “Gurlym”, (pronounced Williams) there, means a watcher, a guard, a sentinel. So, the name William or Williams translates to mean “sentinel.”
Family Motto
There has been a Williams Family “motto” handed down through the generations regarding the Lion as a symbol for the Williams family:
May all the descendants of Williams
Uphold and bear with pride
The Lion of Williams
Coat of Arms
There have been identified at least 30 different family crests or family coat of arms for Williams. Most feature a lion, with some having a moor cock or plain cock, and a few have both. These variations were used by the branches of the families of Williams throughout Wales and England from medieval times.
The Williams Timeline
The Homestead
Williams Family Farms And Homes In Northern Livingston County, KY ~1875 – 2022
- John Davis home (father of Pernecia Williams, Pernecia’s parents were with the Confederate so it was a conflict of interest with the Williams family who sided with the Union)
- Pernecia’s “drop off point” (JJ’s brothers had to drop Pernecia and her children at this point because of the conflict of interest)
- Pernecia’s farm, 1875
- Abbie Williams farm, later the Ross Williams farm
- Arthur Huston Williams farm (later the Ray Watson farm)
- Clyde and JP Williams farm (Hopewell/Slocum Rd), later the Harley Williams farm
- John Allen and Arthur Huston Williams farm (near Ely School) JP Williams farm
- Maude Noel Williams birthplace, (father: Sep Noel)
- JP and Maude’s Lola Home (The original “homeplace”)
- Harley and Juanita Williams Lola farm and home (today’s “homeplace”)
- Bobby Norris and Bobby Glenn Williams farm
- Hopewell Cemetery (Williams family members buried here for several generations)