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- ↑ "Rev. Samuel Williamson b. 12 Jun 1795 ____, York Co., SC d. 12 Mar 1882: Davidson Genealogies". www.davidsongenealogy.com. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
- ↑ "Williamson, Samuel – Davidson College Archives & Special Collections". libraries.davidson.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
