Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 8th ed., 1888,
Jefferson Co.

JOHN B. WILLIAMSON, city court clerk, is a native of Louisville, and was
born on the 7th of August, 1840.  He is a son of H. and Susan (Prescott)
Williamson, natives of Franklin County, N. Y.  The former was among the
old citizens of Louisville, having come hither in 1835, when the city
was a rather small place as compared to its present dimensions.  He was
connected with the quartermaster's depot at Nashville, Tenn., during the
late war, to the time of his death, which occurred in 1863.  The subject
was educated in the schools of Louisville, and in 1856-57, issued the
second city directory.  He served in the quartermaster's depot all through
the war.  In 1876 he was elected clerk of the city court, and has been
re-elected to the position ever since.  He was married in February, 1861,
to Miss Caroline McCorkhill, of Louisville.  They have had two children,
both of whom are dead.  Mr. Williamson is a popular citizen, a most
accommodating official and an honorable gentleman.

Williamson Prescott McCorkhill
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Franklin-NY

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