Editing Agnatic Descent to William Echols

== Summary ==

This page was created to summarize the direct paternal line leading to [[William Walker Echols Sr.]], the beginning of the William Echols namesake succession.

More information and evidence regarding the mentioned individuals and connections can be found on their respective pages.

== Paternal line ==

=== John Echols ===

<i>See [[John Echols (born 1650)]]</i>

According to Milner's [[The Echols Family History]], "John Echols was born in England" and had several children.

Notably, his fourth son is Richard Echols who married "Caty Evans".

=== Richard Echols ===

<i>See [[Richard Echols]]</i>

According to Milner's [[The Echols Family History]], "Richard Echols... married Caty [Catherine] Evans and had 14 ch[ildren]".

Notably, his second son is John Echols who married "Lucy Moore".

=== John Echols ===

<i>See [[John Echols (born 1736)]]</i>

According to Milner's [[The Echols Family History]], "John Echols... married Lucy Moore; had 9 ch[ildren]".

Notably, his second son is Samuel Echols who "married Jane Holloway in Putnam Co., Ga., and moved to Ala.".

In addition, John Echols' will mentions Samuel ([[John Echols (born 1736)#Will of John Echols]]).

=== Samuel Moore Echols ===

<i>See [[Samuel Moore Echols]]</i>

<span style="color:#FF0000">A primary source explicitly stating that Samuel Moore Echols is the father of John Washington Echols is needed.</span>

=== John Washington Echols ===

<i>See [[John Washington Echols]]</i>

In the [[1860 Federal Census, Alabama]], Josephus is listed as a son of "J. W. Echols" and "Lucy A."

=== Josephus Bryan Echols ===

<i>See [[Josephus Bryan Echols]]</i>

In the [[1900 Federal Census, Texas]], "William" is listed as the son of Joseph and Ella Echols.