Legislator Details
Anthony Williams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/27/1836
City: Superior twp, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/29/1903
City: Attica, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/31/1903
City: Attica, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Sarah J Briggs, daughter of John S. Briggs, 4/1/1862; children: Minnie E., Douglas B., Katie M., Addie Blanche, Jennie M., Elva mabel & Herbert D.
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
7th child of William & Betsey (Brockway) Williams. MOved to Dryden, Lapeer Co., MI in 1843 and to Attica in 1851. Operated a sawmill with his father. He served as school inspector, 1 term; supervisor, 5 terms.
Notable Facts:
Committees: Railroads; the Asylum for the Insane at Kalamazoo; & Supplies & Expenditures.
1883 MI Manual gives birth date as 9/29/1836; death certificate says 9/27/1836.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Michigan Asylum for Insane , Railroads , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Attica
County of Residence Lapeer
District: Lapeer 2
District Description: Townships of Almont, Arcada, Attica, Burlington, Burnside, Dryden, Goodland, Imlay and North Branch
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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