Marshall Burns Williams Explained

Marshall Burns Williams
Office:President pro tempore of the
South Carolina Senate
Successor:John W. Drummond
Term Start:January 10, 1989
Term End:December 28, 1995
State Senate2:South Carolina
District2:40th
Term Start2:1953
Term End2:December 28, 1995
Successor2:Brad Hutto
Office3:Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
from Orangeburg County
Term Start3:1947
Term End3:1953
Birth Date:17 January 1912
Birth Place:Orangeburg County, South Carolina, U.S.
Spouse:
    Children:4
    Education:University of South Carolina (BS, LLB, JD)

    Marshall Burns Williams (January 17, 1912 – December 28, 1995) was an American politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate.

    Early life and education

    Williams received a BS degree in 1933, an LL.B in 1936, and a JD in 1970, all from the University of South Carolina.

    During World War II, Williams served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander.[1]

    Political career

    Williams served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1947 to 1953. He went on to serve in the South Carolina Senate from 1953 to 1995.

    Williams served as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In January 1989, he was elected to serve as president pro tempore of the South Carolina Senate.[2]

    Death

    Williams died on December 28, 1995, while still serving as president pro tempore.[3] He had served in the State legislature for close to 50 years.[4] [5]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 2024 . The Williams and Tyler Families . March 2, 2024 . The Williams and Tyler Families.
    2. Web site: 2024 . Senator Marshall Burns Williams . March 2, 2024 . South Carolina Legislature.
    3. News: January 1, 1996 . Deaths . March 2, 2024 . The Washington Post.
    4. News: PLATZ . ANN . January 4, 2013 . Remembering Sen. Marshall Williams . March 2, 2024 . Orangeburg Times and Democrat.
    5. News: December 30, 1995 . M. B. Williams, 83, Lawmaker for 49 Years . March 2, 2024 . The New York Times.