Legislator Details

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Edwin S. Williams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 8/12/1845
City: Milton Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/4/1903
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 9/6/1903
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Harriett A. Schell around 1866; she died 9/21/1901; children: 6, Anna Safrona (Pease), Ada N. (Stone), Charles A., Palmer B., Arxa G. and Edwin D.

Number of Children: 6

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended common schools

Biographical Sketch:
He moved with his parents, W.H. and Anna (Palmer) Williams, to Berrien Co., in 1848 then to Cass Co. in 1852. He lived there until 1890 when he moved to Niles, MI. Enlisted in the 57th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers in 1861. He served under Gen. U.S. Grant at battles of Fort Donelson (2/11-2/16/1862) and Shiloh (4/6-4/7/1862). Served under Gen. John Logan in 15th Corps during Atlanta campaign(5/7-9/2/1864). On returning from the war he farmed and later became a general produce and livestock shipper. He was a member of the Chicago Produce Exchange and a wholesale commission merchant. While in Niles he engaged in several businesses involving: ice, coal, wood, implements and a carriage business. He moved to Niles in 1890. He served as alderman for the city of Niles and postmaster. Member of the Masons, the Knights Templar , the Ancient Order of United Workmen (AOUW) and of the Patricians.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Military Affairs , State Affairs , Northern Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: City of Niles; townships of Berrien, Bertrand, Buchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, New Buffalo, Niles, Three Oaks and Weesaw

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Replaced by Carmi Smith
Thirty-Eighth Legislature, 1895-1896
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionments, Federal Relations , Institution for the Deaf
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: City of Niles; townships of Berrien, Bertrand, Buchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, New Buffalo, Niles, Three Oaks and Weesaw

Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 2:451; Manual 1895 p.576; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; Buchanan Record 9/8/1903
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