About Thomas H. Williams
Lived 1828 – 1886 (aged 57). Thomas H. Williams was an American lawyer and politician.
"General" Thomas Hansford Williams (May 18, 1828 – February 28, 1886) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the Attorney General of California, 1858 to 1862; and was the seventh person to hold that office.
Personal information Williams was born on May 18, 1828, in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. His father was Sherrod Williams a politician from Kentucky.
Career Williams came to California on horseback in either 1850 or 1852, during the California Gold Rush. He practiced law in the towns of Coloma and Placerville.
He owned many farming properties in California, and he was a co-founder and partner in the farming business, "Williams and Bixler". and was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery. He was reinterred at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, California.
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Who was Thomas H. Williams?
American politician and lawyer (1828–1886)
When was Thomas H. Williams born?
Thomas H. Williams was born on 18 May 1828 in Monticello.
When did Thomas H. Williams die?
Thomas H. Williams died on 28 February 1886 in San Francisco.
What was Thomas H. Williams's occupation?
Thomas H. Williams was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Thomas H. Williams?
Thomas H. Williams was American.
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· Wikipedia: Thomas H. Williams
· DBpedia: Thomas H. Williams (California official)
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