Legislator Details
Edwin R. Williams
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
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Birth
Date: 9/20/1836
City: West Bloomfield twp, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
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Married Jane R. Curtis, dau. of William Curtis, in Niagara Co., NY,3/27/1860; children: Ella E., Minnie S., Frederick S., Florence M., Jennie P. Jane died 5/4/1870. Edwin married Vinnie L. Higbee, dau. of Benjamin F. & Laura M. Higbee, 12/6/1870; children: Grace A., Frank E. & Earl R.
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion: Disciple Church
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Occupation: farmer, businessman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of John & Patience (Jenks) Williams. Acted as the general agent for E. Ball & Co., of Canton, OH for 3 yrs, selling agricultural implements. After his 1st wife's death he farmed exclusively. Farmed in Orange. Bred stock.
Notable Facts:
Member of the Masons
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Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Liquor Traffic , Local Taxation
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County of Residence Ionia
District: Ionia 2
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Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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