Sir William Williams, 2nd Baronet, of Clapton
Sir William Williams | |
|---|---|
 Williams in 1759, by Allan Ramsay | |
| Member of Parliament for New Shoreham | |
| In office 1758–1761 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1730 Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | 27 April 1761 Belle Île, France |
| Alma mater | Clare College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1759–1761 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 16th Light Dragoons |
| Battles/wars | |
Sir William Peere Williams, 2nd Baronet (c.1730 – 27 April 1761) was an English politician in Great Britain.
He was born in Clapton, Northamptonshire, England, to Sir Hutchins Williams, 1st Baronet of Clapton, and Anne Hutchins.
He was Member of Parliament for New Shoreham from 1758 until his death in 1761.
An officer in the British Army who served in the Seven Years' War, Williams was killed at Butalot in the Capture of Belle Île in France.[1][2]
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[edit]- Burke, John, and Bernard Burke. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies of England, Ireland and Scotland. London: J.R. Smith, 1844.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Leigh Rayment's list of baronets
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