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American politician (died 1908)

Silas J. Williams
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1896–1899
Preceded byHarvey J. Eckley
Succeeded byGeorge W. Wilhelm
Personal details
Died(1908-06-01)June 1, 1908
OccupationPolitician

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

Williams was a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district, from 1896 to 1899. In 1899, it was reported he was a potential candidate for lieutenant governor. In September 1899, Williams was elected as chairman of the delegates for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference.

In February 1900, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent Robert Walker Tayler. He withdrew his candidacy in March. In January 1906, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent James Kennedy. He withdrew his candidacy in March.

At the time of his death, Williams was a trustee at Mount Union College. Williams died on June 1, 1908, in Alliance, Ohio.

References

  1. Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. pp. 101, 332.
  2. "Has A Chance". The Stark County Democrat. June 2, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  3. "The Women Voted". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 16, 1899. p. 3. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  4. "Williams and Arter Elected Delegates". The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph. September 16, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  5. "A Candidate for Congress". The Marietta Daily Leader. February 15, 1900. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  6. "Williams Withdraws". The Stark County Democrat. March 2, 1900. p. 7. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  7. "Definitely Announced". The Evening Review. January 10, 1906. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  8. "Hon. Silas J. Williams..." The Akron Beacon Journal. February 27, 1906. p. 10. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  9. "Mt. Union Given $25,000". The Daily Scioto Gazette. June 18, 1908. p. 6. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
  10. "Ex-Senator Williams Dead at Alliance". The Evening Review. June 1, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
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