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  1. John Williams, Esq., Senator from Tennessee1778 - 1837
  2. Frances Lanier Williams1796 - 1872
  • HJohn Williams, Esq., Senator from Tennessee1778 - 1837
  • WMelinda White1789 -
m. Abt 1805
Facts and Events
Name John Williams, Esq., Senator from Tennessee
Gender Male
Birth[2] 29 Jan 1778 Surry, North Carolina, United States
Marriage Abt 1805 Tennessee, United Statesto Melinda White
Death[2] 10 Aug 1837 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States
References
  1.   Q460926? , in Wikidata.
  2. 2.0 2.1 John Williams (Tennessee), in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
    last accessed Sep 2017.

    John Williams (January 29, 1778 – August 10, 1837) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman, operating primarily out of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the first part of the 19th century. He represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1823, when he lost reelection to Andrew Jackson. Williams also served as colonel of the 39th U.S. Infantry during the Creek Wars, and played a key role in Jackson's victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. ...