John Williams (Rochester, New York)
For other people named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation).
John Williams, New York Congressman.
John Williams (January 7, 1807 in Utica, Oneida County, New York – March 26, 1875) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hamlin Stillwell |
Mayor of Rochester, NY 1853 |
Succeeded by Maltby Strong |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| 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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