John was born in Saltney, Hawarden, the son of Samuel Williams a labourer and Ann Millington.
In 1841, John and Hannah (35 & 30) were at Wepre. They had William (11), Thomas (9), Elizabeth (7), Hannah (5), and Catherine (2). Also Richard Jones (65, farmer) was probably head of family (possibly Hannah's father).
In 1851, John and Hannah (48 & 44) had Catherine (12), William (21), Ann (7), John (5) and Mary (2). They were at Wepre near Connah's Quay and Shotton, Deeside.
In 1861, John (59) and Hannah (54) were at Aston Lane, Shotton. John was a labourer. They had a son John Williams (16), a sail maker.
In 1871, John (75) and Hannah (55) were at Soughton (i.e. Sychdyn) near Mold, Hawarden.
In 1881, John Williams (88, born Hawarden) was at Northop with wife Hannah (66) and daughter Mary (unmarried, 35)