T. O. Williams, Inc., family owned and operated in Portsmouth VA
100 years ago, during World War I, the Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth Virginia was rapidly expanding and delivering new ships for the US Navy. It was in this setting that T.O. Williams, Incorporated, was founded as a retail butcher shop at 218 South Street, near the downtown waterfront.
Over time business developed due to the splendid support of walk-in customers as well as a variety of restaurants, hotels and other establishments that prepared and served a variety of Mr. Williams products to their diners. Consequently, Mr. Williams reputation for quality products grew. One item became especially popular, Virginia Smoked Sausage Links.