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Frank E. Williams

1865 – 1920

American politician

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Lived 1865 – 1920 (aged 55). Frank E. Williams was an American politician and newspaper editor.

Frank E. Williams (November 30, 1865 – December 4, 1920) was an American politician, minister and newspaperman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1914 to 1918. He worked as a pastor and became the editor and manager of the Cecil Whig.

Early life Frank E. Williams was born on November 30, 1865, in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, to Emily Bell (née Thomas) and Thomas S. Williams. His father was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was educated at Conference Academy in Dover, Delaware, and Wesleyan College. He graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary.

In 1906, Williams gave up the ministry and bought a farm in Elkton, Maryland. He purchased larger farms and became a landowner in Cecil County. He purchased the Cecil Whig and founded the Cecil Whig Publishing Company. He replaced Henry R. Torbert as editor. He worked as editor and manager of the paper until his death.

Personal life Williams married Mary Wallace, daughter of Joseph V. Wallace. They had four sons and two daughters, Wallace, Frank, Fletcher P., Joseph, Emily and Cornelia.

Williams died on December 4, 1920, following an operation at Union Hospital in Elkton. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery.

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Who was Frank E. Williams?

American politician (1865–1920)

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Frank E. Williams was born on 30 November 1865.

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Frank E. Williams died on 4 December 1920.

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Frank E. Williams was a politician and newspaper editor.

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Frank E. Williams was American.

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