John Williams (Rochester, New York)
John Williams (January 7, 1807 in Utica, Oneida County, New York – March 26, 1875) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
John Williams, New York Congressman.
Life
Williams was a miller.
He was Mayor of Rochester, New York, in 1853. He was elected as a Democrat to the 34th United States Congress, serving from March 4, 1855, to March 3, 1857.
John Williams was a major general and served in the military both during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He was known to have corresponded with Susan B. Anthony.
External links
- United States Congress. "John Williams (id: W000514)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- John Williams at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by Hamlin Stillwell |
Mayor of Rochester, NY 1853 |
Succeeded by Maltby Strong |
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| Preceded by Davis Carpenter |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th congressional district 1855 - 1857 |
Succeeded by Samuel George Andrews |
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