Background
Williams, Roger D. was born on August 29, 1856 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Mary Gates (Massie) Williams.
Williams, Roger D. was born on August 29, 1856 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Mary Gates (Massie) Williams.
Student Transylvania University, Lexington, 1874-1876.
War correspondent attached to General Crook’s command throughout General Custer’s Sioux Indian campaign, 1876.
Served in Kentucky National Guard, First lieutenant to brigadier general, 30 years.
Married Minnie Lyle Sayre, November 1887.