James Wray Williams

James Wray Williams (October 8, 1792 – December 2, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839.

James Wray Williams
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1841 – December 2, 1842
Preceded byCharles Sterrett Ridgely
Succeeded byCharles Sterrett Ridgely
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1839–1839
Preceded byCharles Sterrett Ridgely
Succeeded byCharles Sterrett Ridgely
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1838–1841
In office
1825–1825
Serving with Henry Hall, James Montgomery, Charles S. Sewall
Personal details
Born(1792-10-08)October 8, 1792
DiedDecember 2, 1842(1842-12-02) (aged 50)
Taylor, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBethel Presbyterian Church cemetery
OccupationPolitician

Early life

James Wray Williams was born on October 8, 1792. He completed preparatory studies.[1]

Career

Williams served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker in 1839.[1][2]

Williams was elected as a Democrat to the 27th Congress and served from March 4, 1841, until his death.[1]

Personal life

Williams died on December 2, 1842, at his home at the Prieshford farm, Deer Creek, Maryland.[1][3] He was interred in the family cemetery on Prieshford farm.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Williams, James Wray". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. "Death of the Hon. James W. Williams". The Baltimore Sun. December 5, 1842. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access

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