Born June 1, 1837, in the town of Jordan, New York. When five years of age he moved with his uncle to Ohio, locating in Summit county, where he grew to manhood and was educated. When nineteen years of age he came to Iowa with his uncle, R. S. Williams. He came to this county in May, 1856. He enlisted in company A., Fourth infantry, July 23, 1861, was in the battle of Pea Ridge, Chickasaw Bayou, and all the other engagements in which his regiment participated. At the last named battle he was wounded in the arm. He received several promotions for gallant conduct. He has held many township offices, which fact testifies to the esteem in which he is held. Mr. Williams was married December 6, 1865 to Miss Fanny Forrester. Mr. Williams was elected to the Twenty-fifth, 1895, Iowa General Assembly in the lower house.

Born June 1, 1837, in the town of Jordan, New York. When five years of age he moved with his uncle to Ohio, locating in Summit county, where he grew to manhood and was educated. When nineteen years of age he came to Iowa with his uncle, R. S. Williams. He came to this county in May, 1856. He enlisted in company A., Fourth infantry, July 23, 1861, was in the battle of Pea Ridge, Chickasaw Bayou, and all the other engagements in which his regiment participated. At the last named battle he was wounded in the arm. He received several promotions for gallant conduct. He has held many township offices, which fact testifies to the esteem in which he is held. Mr. Williams was married December 6, 1865 to Miss Fanny Forrester. Mr. Williams was elected to the Twenty-fifth, 1895, Iowa General Assembly in the lower house.