Jared Williams (Virginia politician)
American politician (1766-1831)
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Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. representative from Virginia.
Preceded byHenry S. Tucker (3rd)
William S. Archer (17th)
William S. Archer (17th)
Succeeded byWilliam S. Archer (3rd)
Alfred H. Powell (17th)
Alfred H. Powell (17th)
Constituency3rd district (1819-23)
17th district (1823-25)
17th district (1823-25)
BornMarch 4, 1766
Jared Williams | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1819 – March 4, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Tucker (3rd) William S. Archer (17th) |
| Succeeded by | William S. Archer (3rd) Alfred H. Powell (17th) |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1819-23) 17th district (1823-25) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1812–1817 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1766 |
| Died | January 2, 1831 (aged 64) Newton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | planter |
Born in Montgomery County in the Province of Maryland, Williams pursued classical studies. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1812 to 1817.
Williams was elected to the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Congresses (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1825). He died near Newton, Virginia, January 2, 1831.
Electoral history
- 1819; Williams was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 68.32% of the vote, defeating fellow Democratic-Republican John Smith.
- 1821; Williams was re-elected with 63.33% of the vote, defeating fellow Democratic-Republican William Steinbergen.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Jared Williams (id: W000510)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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