John F. Williams
Member of the New York Senate
from the 31st district
In office
1925–1932
Preceded byJohn P. Ryan
Succeeded byOgden J. Ross

John F. Williams (1885 – January 2, 1963) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born in 1885 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. In 1893, the family removed to a farm in North Greenbush. He attended grammar school and Troy Business College.[1]

He was Supervisor of the Town of North Greenbush in 1920 and 1921; and Sheriff of Rensselaer County, New York from 1922 to 1924.[1][2] He also served for a time as secretary of the New York State Racing Commission.[2]

Williams was a member of the New York State Senate (31st D.) from 1925 to 1932, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th, 151st, 152nd, 153rd, 154th and 155th New York State Legislatures.[1]

He died at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, following a brief illness.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 New York Red Book (1925; pg. 75).
  2. 1 2 3 "Ex-Senator Dies", The Syracuse Post-Standard (January 4, 1963), p. 2.


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