Samuel Williams

Samuel Williams Esq. (died c. 1808) was the acting governor of Grenada twice, firstly from 9 October 1787 to 1788 and then again from 1789 to 28 January 1792.

Governorships Prior to becoming governor Williams had served as Secretary of State. Samuel Williams became governor of Grenada on 9 October 1787 after the premature death of acting governor William Lucas. During Williams’ tenure Fort Frederick and a barracks were being prepared by the Black Artificers and labourers for a detachment of the 45th Regiment. He was succeeded in his first tenure by James Campbell and the was succeeded by Ninian Home after his second Tenure.