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Ralph Williams

b. 1840

American politician

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About Ralph Williams

Born 1840. Ralph Williams was an American legislator and carpenter.

Ralph Williams was a magistrate and state legislator in Mississippi. He was documented as having been enslaved from birth. He established a wagon manufacturing business in Lamar, Mississippi, after the end of the American Civil War in 1866. He served as a magistrate from 1871 until 1873 when he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1873–1875 for Marshall County, Mississippi.

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Important facts

Born
1840
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Williams?

American politician

When was Ralph Williams born?

Ralph Williams was born in 1840.

What was Ralph Williams's occupation?

Ralph Williams was a legislator and carpenter.

What nationality was Ralph Williams?

Ralph Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Williams

· Wikidata: Q106574833

· DBpedia: Ralph Williams (politician)

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