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| + | '''William Williams''' (April 23, 1731 – August 2, 1811) is an American [[Founding Father]]. He was a Harvard graduate, a Continental Army veteran, a merchant. William Willams would be a Town Clerk for forty-four years, a Selectman for twenty-five years, Provincial Representative, Council to the Legislature, State Legislator, Speaker of the House for nearly forty years. He became a delegate to colonial conferences and elected delegate of [[Connecticut]] to the [[Continental Congress]] that signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. He was known to have a fiery temper and strong feelings for support of the colonies.<ref>[http://www.thedeclarationofindependence.org/WilliamWilliams.com/ William Williams, thedeclarationofindependence.org]</ref> Also, a delegate to the Connecticut convention to ratify the federal Constitution and Judge of the Windham County Courthouse. | ||
| − | + | ==Early life== | |
| − | + | William Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, the son of a minister, Tim Solomon Williams.<ref>[http://sthweb.bu.edu/index.php?option=com_awiki&view=mediawiki&article=William_Williams_(signer)&Itemid=357 William Williams (signer), BU.edu]</ref> He received a standard education, then went to Harvard and graduated as a merchant. Afterwards, he would follow in his fathers footsteps and study theology. For a year he would prepare for the ministry. Then Williams decided to enlist in the Continental Army and joined his uncle, Colonel Ephraim Williams, in the [[French and Indian War]].<ref>[http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/williams.htm William Williams, USHistory.org]</ref> Subsequently, his Uncle was killed, shot in the head and Williams returned home to Lebanon. He would open a store in his hometown and he married Mary Trumbull, Governor Jonathan Trumbull's daughter. They would have three kids. Williams worked his way up to Colonel in the militia but resigned when he served Congress. | |
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| − | William Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, the son of a minister, Tim Solomon Williams. <ref>[http://sthweb.bu.edu/index.php?option=com_awiki&view=mediawiki&article=William_Williams_(signer)&Itemid=357 William Williams (signer), BU.edu]</ref> He received a standard education, then went to Harvard and graduated as a merchant. Afterwards, he would follow in his fathers footsteps and study theology. For a year he would prepare for the ministry. Then Williams decided to enlist in the Continental Army and joined his uncle, Colonel Ephraim Williams, in the [[French and Indian War]]. <ref>[http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/williams.htm William Williams, USHistory.org]</ref> Subsequently, his Uncle was killed, shot in the head and Williams returned home to Lebanon. He would open a store in his hometown and he married Mary Trumbull, Governor Jonathan Trumbull's daughter. They would have three kids. Williams worked his way up to Colonel in the militia but resigned when he served Congress. | + | |
==American Revolution== | ==American Revolution== | ||
| − | William Williams would replace Oliver Wolcott in the Continental Congress. He arrived too late to vote for independence but he did sign the Declaration. Williams support for independence was personal, having donated his own money for military activities. He went house to house soliciting private donations to supply the army. Frequently, Williams gave speeches for enlistment to the cause of independence. He gave his house up for officers to stay during the winter of 1781. | + | William Williams would replace [[Oliver Wolcott]] in the Continental Congress. He arrived too late to vote for independence but he did sign the Declaration. Williams support for independence was personal, having donated his own money for military activities. He went house to house soliciting private donations to supply the army. Frequently, Williams gave speeches for enlistment to the cause of independence. He gave his house up for officers to stay during the winter of 1781. |
Williams was appointed a member of the committee on the [[Articles of Confederation]]. In 1777 he was appointed to the Board of War. After the war, he attended the convention where Connecticut ratified the Federal Constitution. Williams spent his remaining years as a County Court judge. | Williams was appointed a member of the committee on the [[Articles of Confederation]]. In 1777 he was appointed to the Board of War. After the war, he attended the convention where Connecticut ratified the Federal Constitution. Williams spent his remaining years as a County Court judge. | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| − | Williams died in Lebanon at the age of eighty | + | Williams died in Lebanon at the age of eighty. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{Declaration of Independence}} | ||
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[[Category:Founding Fathers]] | [[Category:Founding Fathers]] | ||
[[Category:American Revolution]] | [[Category:American Revolution]] | ||
Revision as of 03:43, June 27, 2016
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| Religion | Christian- Congregationalist [1] |
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William Williams (April 23, 1731 – August 2, 1811) is an American Founding Father. He was a Harvard graduate, a Continental Army veteran, a merchant. William Willams would be a Town Clerk for forty-four years, a Selectman for twenty-five years, Provincial Representative, Council to the Legislature, State Legislator, Speaker of the House for nearly forty years. He became a delegate to colonial conferences and elected delegate of Connecticut to the Continental Congress that signed the Declaration of Independence. He was known to have a fiery temper and strong feelings for support of the colonies.[2] Also, a delegate to the Connecticut convention to ratify the federal Constitution and Judge of the Windham County Courthouse.
Early life
William Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, the son of a minister, Tim Solomon Williams.[3] He received a standard education, then went to Harvard and graduated as a merchant. Afterwards, he would follow in his fathers footsteps and study theology. For a year he would prepare for the ministry. Then Williams decided to enlist in the Continental Army and joined his uncle, Colonel Ephraim Williams, in the French and Indian War.[4] Subsequently, his Uncle was killed, shot in the head and Williams returned home to Lebanon. He would open a store in his hometown and he married Mary Trumbull, Governor Jonathan Trumbull's daughter. They would have three kids. Williams worked his way up to Colonel in the militia but resigned when he served Congress.
American Revolution
William Williams would replace Oliver Wolcott in the Continental Congress. He arrived too late to vote for independence but he did sign the Declaration. Williams support for independence was personal, having donated his own money for military activities. He went house to house soliciting private donations to supply the army. Frequently, Williams gave speeches for enlistment to the cause of independence. He gave his house up for officers to stay during the winter of 1781.
Williams was appointed a member of the committee on the Articles of Confederation. In 1777 he was appointed to the Board of War. After the war, he attended the convention where Connecticut ratified the Federal Constitution. Williams spent his remaining years as a County Court judge.
Death
Williams died in Lebanon at the age of eighty.
References
- ↑ http://www.adherents.com/gov/Founding_Fathers_Religion.html
- ↑ William Williams, thedeclarationofindependence.org
- ↑ William Williams (signer), BU.edu
- ↑ William Williams, USHistory.org
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