James Wray Williams

James Wray Williams (October 8, 1792 – December 2, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839.

James Wray Williams
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1841 – December 2, 1842
Preceded by	Charles Sterrett Ridgely
Succeeded by	Charles Sterrett Ridgely
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office 1839–1839
Preceded by	Charles Sterrett Ridgely
Succeeded by	Charles Sterrett Ridgely
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1838–1841 Serving with Thomas Hope, John C. Polk, Samuel Sutton, William S. Forwood, Israel D. Maulsby, William L. Forwood, James Nelson
In office 1825–1825 Serving with Henry Hall, James Montgomery, Charles S. Sewell
Personal details
Born	(1792-10-08)October 8, 1792
Died	December 2, 1842(1842-12-02) (aged 50) Taylor, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery
Occupation	Politician

Early life

James Wray Williams was born on October 8, 1792. He completed preparatory studies.^[1]

Career

Williams served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1825 and from 1837 to 1839. He served as speaker in 1839.^[1][2]

Williams was elected as a Democrat to the 27th Congress and served from March 4, 1841, until his death.^[1]

Personal life

Williams died on December 2, 1842, at his home at the Prieshford farm, Deer Creek, Maryland.^[1][3] He was interred in the family cemetery on Prieshford farm.^[1]

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

References

1. "Williams, James Wray". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
3. "Death of the Hon. James W. Williams". The Baltimore Sun. December 5, 1842. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 

• United States Congress. "James Wray Williams (id: W000509)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Political offices
Preceded by Charles Sterrett Ridgely	Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates 1839	Succeeded by Charles Sterrett Ridgely
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Tolley Hood Worthington	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd congressional district 1841–1842	Succeeded by Charles S. Sewall

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