James Wray Williams Explained

James Wray Williams
State:Maryland
Term Start:March 4, 1841
Term End:December 2, 1842
Successor:Charles Sterrett Ridgely
Term Start2:1839
Term End2:1839
Successor2:Charles Sterrett Ridgely
State Delegate3:Maryland
Term Start3:1838
Term End3:1841
Term Start4:1825
Term End4:1825
Birth Date:8 October 1792
Death Place:Taylor, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery
Occupation:Politician

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.

Early life

James Wray Williams was born on October 8, 1792. He completed preparatory studies.[1]

Career

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Williams, James Wray . . 2023-04-09.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-19.
  3. News: Death of the Hon. James W. Williams . 1842-12-05 . . 2 . . 2023-03-19.