Archibald Hunter Arrington Williams

Archibald Hunter Arrington Williams (October 22, 1842 – September 5, 1895) was an American politician and businessman. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.

Early life and education Williams was born on October 22, 1842, either near Louisburg, North Carolina, or in Nash County. He was one of five children born to Henry Guston Williams and Elizabeth Nicholson (née Arrington) Williams. His father was a member of the North Carolina Senate. He was the nephew of Archibald Hunter Arrington, the second cousin twice removed of William Walton Kitchin and Claude Kitchin, and the second cousin thrice removed of A. Paul Kitchin.

Educated at common schools, Williams studied at Emory & Henry University. and participated in the Battle of Appomattox Court House, during the latter of which he was captain of the 56th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.

Personal life and death For many years, Williams was a director of the Oxford Orphan Asylum. and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, in Oxford.