James Williams
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In American politics
- James Williams (Delaware representative)James Williams (Delaware representative)James Williams was an American farmer and politician from Smyrna, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U. S. Representative from Delaware....
(1825–1899), U.S. Congressman from Delaware - James D. WilliamsJames D. WilliamsJames Douglas Williams , nicknamed Blue Jeans Bill, was a farmer and Democratic politician who held public office in Indiana for four decades, and was the only farmer elected as the Governor of Indiana, serving from 1877 to 1880...
(1808–1880), US Representative from Indiana and governor of Indiana - James E. Williams (mayor)James E. Williams (mayor)James Etheldred Williams was an American politician who served as a two-term antebellum mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, during Reconstruction....
(1826–1900), Atlanta mayor after the Civil War - James D. Williams (Pennsylvania politician)James D. Williams (Pennsylvania politician)James D. Williams is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.-References:...
(died 1985), Pennsylvania politician - James R. WilliamsJames R. WilliamsJames Robert Williams was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carmi, Illinois, Williams attended the common schools....
(1850–1923), US Representative from Illinois - James R. Williams (lawyer)James R. Williams (lawyer)James R. Williams in Columbus, Mississippi is a U.S. lawyer, politician and jurist.Williams received his undergraduate and juris doctorate degree from University of Akron.Williams supported gun control as an Akron, Ohio councilman....
(born 1936), candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio - James Wray WilliamsJames Wray WilliamsJames Wray Williams was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.Born in that State, Williams completed preparatory studies...
(1792–1842), US Representative from Maryland - James Williams (Ohio Auditor)James Williams (Ohio Auditor)James Williams was a Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was in the Ohio House of Representatives, and was Ohio State Auditor 1872–1880....
, Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio
In sports
- James Williams (lineman) (Big Cat Williams, born 1968), former NFL player for the Chicago Bears
- James Williams (defensive back) (born 1967), former NFL player for the Buffalo Bills
- James Williams (American football) (born 1928), former American football player
- Jamie Williams (American football)Jamie Williams (American football)Jamie Earl Williams , is a former professional American football tight end who played for twelve seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Houston Oilers and the San Francisco 49ers.-Early years:...
(born 1960), former NFL tight end - James Williams (linebacker)James Williams (linebacker)James Edward Williams is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played for the New Orleans Saints , the Jacksonville Jaguars , the San Francisco 49ers , and the Cleveland Browns...
(born 1968), former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints - James Williams (field hockey) (1878–?), British field hockey player
- L. James Williams (born 1966), British fencer
- James Leighman WilliamsJames Leighman WilliamsJames Leighman Williams is an American fencer. On March 30, 2010, Williams announced his retirement from competitive fencing-College career:...
(born 1985), American fencer - James B. Williams (born 1926), former Minor League Baseball manager
- James Williams (basketball) (born 1979), American basketball player, see Buffalo SharksBuffalo SharksThe Buffalo Sharks were a professional basketball team in the American Basketball Association based in Buffalo, New York. The team played two seasons as the Buffalo Rapids and Buffalo Silverbacks before suspending operations...
- James Williams (footballer)James Williams (footballer)James William Williams , also known as John William Williams and referred to as Ginger Williams, was a Welsh professional footballer who won two caps for the Wales national football team and played in the Football League for Birmingham. He died on active service during the First World War.-Club...
(1884–1916), Wales international footballer - James Williams (Irish footballer)James Williams (Irish footballer)James Richard Williams was an Irish international footballer who played club football for Ulster as a forward.Williams made two appearances for Ireland at the 1886 British Home Championship, scoring one goal.-External links:*...
, Irish international footballer - James Williams (baseball)James Williams (baseball)James Williams was the co-owner of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team of the National League from through with his brother William Williams. They sold the Reds to Marge Schott in 1984.-References:*...
, co-owner of the Cincinnati Reds baseball - James Williams (cricketer)James Williams (cricketer)James Robert Alexander Williams is a former Welsh cricketer. Williams was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born at Neath, Glamorgan...
(born 1973), former Welsh cricketer - James Williams (offensive tackle) (born 1988), American football offensive tackle
Others
- James Williams (astronomer), winner of the Brouwer AwardBrouwer Award (Division on Dynamical Astronomy)The Dirk Brouwer Award, usually known as the Brouwer Award, is awarded annually by the Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of dynamical astronomy...
- James Williams (cleric)James Williams (cleric)-Life:James Williams was the son of John Williams, the rector of Llanddeusant church, St Caffo's Church, Llangaffo, and St Mary's Church, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy . John Williams was the younger brother of Thomas Williams, the Welsh copper industrialist...
(1790–1872), Welsh clergyman - James Williams (Revolutionary War) (1740–1780), U.S. Revolution, Colonel from South Carolina
- James Arthur Williams (1930–1990), central character in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and antiques dealer and restorer of historic homes from Savannah, Georgia
- James A. WilliamsJames A. WilliamsJames A. Williams was a United States Army lieutenant general. Williams served as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in the 1980s. He is a 1987 inductee of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and is the chairman of the board of directors for the National Military Intelligence...
(born 1932), U.S. Army Lieutenant General and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency - James Dixon WilliamsJames Dixon WilliamsJames Dixon Williams was an early film producer who started First National Pictures Corporation in 1917 with Thomas L. Tally. He signed a $1,000,000 contract with Charles Chaplin for 8 pictures, the largest dollar contract signed at the time. Williams was born in Ceredo, West Virginia most likely...
(1877–1934), American film producer - James Williams (labor leader)James Williams (labor leader)James A. Williams is an American labor leader and President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades . Williams is also the current Chairman of American Income Life Insurance Company's Labor Advisory Board....
, American labor leader - James E. WilliamsJames E. WilliamsJames Elliott Williams was a sailor of the United States Navy during the 1950s and 1960s. He was the most highly decorated enlisted man in the history of the United States Navy....
(1930–1999), Medal of Honor in the U.S. Navy - James Howard WilliamsJames Howard WilliamsJames Howard Williams or 'Elephant Bill' was a British soldier and elephant expert in Burma, known for his work with the Fourteenth Army during the Burma Campaign of World War II, and for his 1950 book Elephant Bill...
(1897–1958) (Elephant Bill), British author - James Miller WilliamsJames Miller WilliamsJames Miller Williams was a businessman and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Hamilton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1879. He is also commonly viewed as the father of the petroleum industry in Canada.He was born in 1818 in Camden, New Jersey, and apprenticed...
(1818–1890), Canadian businessman - James T. Williams IIJames T. Williams IIJim Titus is a North American Film and Television Actor. Son of James T. Williams Sr. and Film & Television make-up artist Ellie Winslow. Jim has appeared in television shows including NBC's Heroes, ABC's My Wife and Kids, Nickelodeon's Taina, and CBS' Without A Trace & Judging Amy...
(born 1981), American film and television actor - James Williams (musician)James Williams (musician)James Williams was an American jazz pianist.-Biography:Williams began playing piano at age 13, and served as the organist at the Eastern Star Baptist Church in Memphis for six years early in his career. He attended Memphis State University, where he began playing jazz...
(1951–2004), American jazz pianist - Jamie PressnallJamie PressnallJamie Lynn Pressnall is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska and is a member of the band Tilly and the Wall. She was also in a band with Clark Baechle, Neely Jenkins, and Conor Oberst called Park Ave. and a band called Magic Kiss with Kianna Alarid...
(Jamie Williams, born 1976), American musician - USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)USS James E. Williams is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Petty Officer 1st Class James Eliott Williams , a Medal of Honor recipient....
an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy - James F. WilliamsJames F. WilliamsHe holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morehouse College and a master's degree in library science from Atlanta University.Since January 2003 he has been a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Portal: Libraries and the Academy.- Publications :...
, American librarian - James L. WilliamsJames L. WilliamsMajor General James Williams was the Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division, a position he was appointed to in April 2007.His previous position was as the Assistant Division Commander, 2nd Marine Division which began in November 2006. His previous assignment was as Deputy Commanding General...
, Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division - James Williams (bishop) (1825–1892), Canadian Church of England priest, bishop, and educator
- James Leon WilliamsJames Leon WilliamsJames Leon Williams was an American prosthodontist and a pioneer dental histologist. He discovered dental plaque.-Biography:...
, American prosthodontist and dental histologist - Jamie Williams (actor) (born 1980), American film and television actor
- James M. Williams (born 1988), American author and autism presenter
See also
- Jim Williams (disambiguation)