Erastus P. Williams was born in Barnston, Québec on June 26, 1809, the son of Polydore and Percia (Davis) Williams. When he was 2 1/2, the family moved to Colebrook, New Hampshire and in 1813, to Plainfield, Vermont. After 3 years, the family moved to Royalton, Vermont, where they remained. At age fifteen, Erastus began to work as a farm laborer by the month, and, after 10 years, he married Charlotte Safford, the daughter of Nathan and Anna (Hopson) Safford, on February 24, 1835. Erastus and Charlotte had five children: Persia Anna (1836-1922), Cyrus Safford (b. August 8, 1838-d. October 13, 1838), Mary Elizabeth (b. 1839), Laura Charlotte (b. 1841), Carlos Erastus (b. 1843). Erastus P. Williams died November 11, 1844.
From the description of Erastus P. Williams diaries, 1830-1842. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 457224836
