Marriage and Family
He married Mary Moniac (c. 1783-1804), who was also of mixed race. They had children: Charles and Mary (Polly) Weatherford.
After her death, he married Sopathe Thlanie (c. 1783-1813); she died after the birth of their child, William Weatherford, Jr., born 25 December 1813.
About 1817, Weatherford married Mary Stiggins (c. 1783-1832), who was of English and Natchez heritage. Their children were: Alexander McGillivray Weatherford; Mary Levitia Weatherford; Major Weatherford, who was killed as a child; and John Weatherford.
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