Jared Williams (Virginia)
| Jared Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
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In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | William S. Archer |
| Succeeded by | Alfred H. Powell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
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In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Tucker |
| Succeeded by | William S. Archer |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
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In office 1812–1817 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 4, 1766 Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Died |
January 2, 1831 (aged 64) Newton, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | planter |
Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
Biography
Born in Montgomery County, 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.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry S. Tucker |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd congressional district 1819–1823 |
Succeeded by William S. Archer |
| Preceded by William S. Archer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th congressional district 1823–1825 |
Succeeded by Alfred H. Powell |
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