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[Jay] Mayo WILLIAMS ("Ink")1894 - 1980
| aka | Jay Mayo Williams, Jay Williams, J. Williams, Mayo Williams, M. Williams, Ink Williams |
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| birth | 25 Sep 1894, Pine Bluff, Arakansas |
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| death | 2 Jan 1980, Chicago, Cook, Illinois |
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| remark | Afro-american |
| marriage | married in 1923/1924 to:
 Aleta STOKES b. <1899><1901>, Illinois (Aletta/Aletha/Aleeta/Alethea?) |
PARENTS
| father | Daniel WILLIAMS b. ....., Tennessee |
| mother | Millie McGRUDER b. <1862>, ......, Tennessee |
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LIFE
In 1921 moved to Chicago
In Dec 1921 played in NFL (pro football)
In 1927 resigned from Paramount
Chicago-based Black Patti Records
1930 CENSUS: Soliciting Talent: Music Publishing House
Paramount
NOTES
- Blues in Wisconsin: The Paramount Records Story by Peggy Hoehne (internet)
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