James Wray Williams

James Wray Williams (October 8, 1792 – December 2, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.

Born in that State, Williams completed preparatory studies. He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates, and was speaker in 1830.

Williams was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress and served from March 4, 1841, until his death on Prieshford farm, Deer Creek, Maryland, December 2, 1842. He was interred in the family cemetery on Prieshford farm.

See also

References

  • United States Congress. "James Wray Williams (id: W000509)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Political offices
Preceded by
Charles Sterrett Ridgely		 Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
1839		 Succeeded by
Charles Sterrett Ridgely
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Tolley Hood Worthington		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 3rd congressional district
1841–1842		 Succeeded by
Charles S. Sewall

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