Summary
James Wray Williams (October 8, 1792 – December 2, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839.
James Wray Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1841 – December 2, 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Sterrett Ridgely |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sterrett Ridgely |
| Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1839–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Sterrett Ridgely |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sterrett Ridgely |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1838–1841 | |
| In office 1825–1825 Serving with Henry Hall, James Montgomery, Charles S. Sewall | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1792 |
| Died | December 2, 1842 (aged 50) Taylor, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
James Wray Williams was born on October 8, 1792. He completed preparatory studies.[1]
Career edit
Williams served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker in 1839.[1][2]
Williams was elected as a Democrat to the 27th Congress and served from March 4, 1841, until his death.[1]
Personal life edit
Williams died on December 2, 1842, at his home at the Prieshford farm, Deer Creek, Maryland.[1][3] He was interred in the family cemetery on Prieshford farm.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Williams, James Wray". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Death of the Hon. James W. Williams". The Baltimore Sun. December 5, 1842. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- United States Congress. "James Wray Williams (id: W000509)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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