Thomas Williams (Alabama)
For other people named Thomas Williams, see Thomas Williams (disambiguation).
Thomas Williams (August 11, 1825 – April 13, 1903) was a United States Representative from Alabama.
Williams was born near Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from the University of East Tennessee in Knoxville. He was admitted to the Alabama bar in 1852 and began practicing law in Wetumpka, Alabama.
Williams held various minor public offices over the years, such as justice of the peace and register of chancery. In 1872, he was appointed prison inspector. In 1878, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1885.
After leaving office, Williams returned to Wetumpka and took up farming until his death.
References
- United States Congress. "Thomas Williams (id: W000537)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Robert F. Ligon |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th congressional district 1879-1885 |
Succeeded by Thomas William Sadler |
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