Silas J. Williams Explained

Silas J. Williams
State Senate:	Ohio
District:	21st
Term Start:	1896
Term End:	1899
Occupation:	Politician

Silas J. Williams (died June 1, 1908) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate from 1896 to 1899.

Biography

Williams was a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district, from 1896 to 1899.^[1] In 1899, it was reported he was a potential candidate for lieutenant governor.^[2] In September 1899, Williams was elected as chairman of the delegates for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference.^{[3] [4]}

In February 1900, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent Robert Walker Tayler. He withdrew his candidacy in March.^{[5] [6]} In January 1906, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent James Kennedy. He withdrew his candidacy in March.^{[7] [8]}

At the time of his death, Williams was a trustee at Mount Union College.^[9] Williams died on June 1, 1908, in Alliance, Ohio.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Book: [{{Google books|jJCjAAAAMAAJ|page=101|plainurl=yes}} Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920]. 1920. 101, 332.
2. News: Has A Chance . 1899-06-02 . The Stark County Democrat . 1 . . 2023-08-06.
3. News: The Women Voted . 1899-09-16 . The Akron Beacon Journal . 3 . . 2023-08-06.
4. News: Williams and Arter Elected Delegates . 1899-09-16 . The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph . 1 . . 2023-08-06.
5. News: A Candidate for Congress . 1900-02-15 . The Marietta Daily Leader . 1 . . 2023-08-06.
6. News: Williams Withdraws . 1900-03-02 . The Stark County Democrat . 7 . . 2023-08-06.
7. News: Definitely Announced . 1906-01-10 . The Evening Review . 1 . . 2023-08-06.
8. News: Hon. Silas J. Williams... . 1906-02-27 . The Akron Beacon Journal . 10 . . 2023-08-06.
9. News: Mt. Union Given $25,000 . 1908-06-18 . The Daily Scioto Gazette . 6 . . 2023-08-06.
10. News: Ex-Senator Williams Dead at Alliance . 1908-06-01 . The Evening Review . 1 . . 2023-08-06.