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Henry Williams

1805 – 1887

American politician in Massachusetts

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About Henry Williams

Lived 1805 – 1887 (aged 81). Henry Williams was an American politician and lawyer.

Henry Williams (November 30, 1805 – May 8, 1887) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts. Born in Taunton, Williams attended Brown University, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Taunton.

He served as member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and served in the Massachusetts State Senate.

Williams was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1840 to the Twenty-seventh Congress. He was elected to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). After retiring from elected office, he resumed the practice of law and died in Taunton on May 8, 1887. He was interred in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Brown University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Williams's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Williams?

American politician in Massachusetts (1805-1887)

When was Henry Williams born?

Henry Williams was born on 30 November 1805 in Taunton.

When did Henry Williams die?

Henry Williams died on 8 May 1887 in Taunton.

What was Henry Williams's occupation?

Henry Williams was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Henry Williams?

Henry Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Williams

· Wikidata: Q993376

· DBpedia: Henry Williams (Massachusetts politician)

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