John F. Williams (American politician)
John F. Williams | |
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1925–1932 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Ogden J. Ross |
John F. Williams (1885 – January 2, 1963) was an American farmer and politician from New York.
Life
[edit]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]
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