About Israel Williams
Lived 1709 – 1788 (aged 78–79). Israel Williams was an American judge.
Israel Williams (1709–1788) was an American educator and judge who founded Williams College in 1793 by bequest of Ephraim Williams. Williams and John Worthington were the executors of the will.
Israel Williams was half-brother of Elisha Williams.
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Who was Israel Williams?
American judge and educator
When was Israel Williams born?
Israel Williams was born in 1709.
When did Israel Williams die?
Israel Williams died in 1788.
What was Israel Williams's occupation?
Israel Williams was a judge.
What nationality was Israel Williams?
Israel Williams was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Israel Williams. https://biography.guide/israel-williams/
MLA: "Israel Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/israel-williams/.
Chicago: "Israel Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/israel-williams/.
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