About James Wray Williams
Lived 1792 – 1842 (aged 50). James Wray Williams was an American politician.
James Wray Williams (October 8, 1792 – December 2, 1842) was a U.S. representative from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839.
Early life James Wray Williams was born on October 8, 1792. He completed preparatory studies.
Career Williams served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker in 1839.
Williams was elected as a Democrat to the 27th Congress and served from March 4, 1841, until his death. He was interred in the family cemetery on Prieshford farm.
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American politician (1792-1842)
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James Wray Williams was born on 8 October 1792 in Maryland.
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James Wray Williams died on 2 December 1842.
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