Silas J. Williams

Williams was a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district, from 1896 to 1899.^[1] In 1899, it was reported he was a potential candidate for lieutenant governor.^[2] In September 1899, Williams was elected as chairman of the delegates for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference.^[3][4]

In February 1900, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent Robert Walker Tayler. He withdrew his candidacy in March.^[5][6] In January 1906, Williams announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress against incumbent James Kennedy. He withdrew his candidacy in March.^[7][8]

At the time of his death, Williams was a trustee at Mount Union College.^[9] Williams died on June 1, 1908, in Alliance, Ohio.^[10]