Silas J. Williams | |
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Member of the Ohio Senate from the 21st district | |
In office 1896–1899 | |
Preceded by | Harvey J. Eckley |
Succeeded by | George W. Wilhelm |
Personal details | |
Died | June 1,1908 |
Occupation | Politician |
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.
Williams was a member of the Ohio Senate,representing the 21st district,from 1896 to 1899. [1] In 1899,it was reported he was a potential candidate for lieutenant governor. [2] In September 1899,Williams was elected as chairman of the delegates for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference. [3] [4]
In February 1900,Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent Robert Walker Tayler. He withdrew his candidacy in March. [5] [6] In January 1906,Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent James Kennedy. He withdrew his candidacy in March. [7] [8]
At the time of his death,Williams was a trustee at Mount Union College. [9] Williams died on June 1,1908,in Alliance,Ohio. [10]
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