Legislator Details
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/23/2024
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/23/2024
Thomas H. Williams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/27/1844
City: Kirtland, OH
County: Lake County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/24/1911
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/27/1911
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Evergreen
Marital Information:
married Mary Frances Martin, dau. of John R. and Nancy Martin, 10/2/1867 in Jackson, MI; children: 3, Fred M., Francis and adopted daughter May F.,
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation:
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alexander and Martha Green (Cummings) Williams. Enlisted in Company A, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1862-65. Came to Michigan in 1865 and worked as a carpenter until 1871 when he began the car department of the M.C.R.R. at Jackson. He served as an Alderman and as commander of the G.A.R. post in Jackson, MI. At the time of his death he was president of the Jackson Corset Co.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor Interests, State School for the Blind, Military Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 1
District Description: Townships of Blackman and Sandstone; city of Jackson
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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