William Simon Williams #62 unmarked

William was born in Wales around 1845. He was a machinist, engineer.
1880 federal census, living at 161 Second Street as a boarder with many others. He was 35 years old and an engineer.
Find a Grave states from unknown source that he shot himself on Main Street.
His date of death is listed as August 15, 1896 and he is buried at IOOF cemetery as stated.
Naturalization records show he became a citizen May 11, 1894 in Benton County, Oregon. 
William S. Williams probate date March 25, 1897

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