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John Williams

1740 – 1804

American leader from Caswell County, North Carolina during the American Revolution

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About John Williams

Lived 1740 – 1804 (aged 64). John Williams was an American politician.

John Williams (July 7, 1740 – December 1, 1804) was an American leader from Caswell County, North Carolina during the American Revolution. Born in Hanover County, Virginia, he served in the North Carolina House of Commons (1778–1780) and state Senate (1782, 1793–1794).

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Positions held
Member of the North Carolina House of Commons, Member of the North Carolina Senate

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Williams's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Williams?

American leader from Caswell County, North Carolina during the American Revolution (1740-1804)

When was John Williams born?

John Williams was born on 7 July 1740 in Hanover County.

When did John Williams die?

John Williams died on 1 December 1804 in Caswell County.

What was John Williams's occupation?

John Williams was a politician.

What nationality was John Williams?

John Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Williams

· Wikidata: Q1702179

· DBpedia: John Williams (Caswell County, North Carolina)

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