Silas J. Williams
Silas J. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1896–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey J. Eckley |
| Succeeded by | George W. Wilhelm |
| Personal details | |
| Died | June 1, 1908 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Silas J. Williams (died June 1, 1908) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate from 1896 to 1899.
Biography[edit]
Williams was a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district, from 1896 to 1899.[1] In 1899, it was reported he was a potential candidate for lieutenant governor.[2] In September 1899, Williams was elected as chairman of the delegates for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference.[3][4]
In February 1900, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent Robert Walker Tayler. He withdrew his candidacy in March.[5][6] In January 1906, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent James Kennedy. He withdrew his candidacy in March.[7][8]
At the time of his death, Williams was a trustee at Mount Union College.[9] Williams died on June 1, 1908, in Alliance, Ohio.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. pp. 101, 332.
- ^ "Has A Chance". The Stark County Democrat. June 2, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Women Voted". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 16, 1899. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Williams and Arter Elected Delegates". The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph. September 16, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Candidate for Congress". The Marietta Daily Leader. February 15, 1900. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Williams Withdraws". The Stark County Democrat. March 2, 1900. p. 7. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Definitely Announced". The Evening Review. January 10, 1906. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hon. Silas J. Williams..." The Akron Beacon Journal. February 27, 1906. p. 10. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mt. Union Given $25,000". The Daily Scioto Gazette. June 18, 1908. p. 6. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ex-Senator Williams Dead at Alliance". The Evening Review. June 1, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
