John R. Williams
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 170 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 4,1782 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Detroit |
| Michigan | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | October 20,1854 |
| Died | Detroit |
| Michigan | |
| United States | |
| Children | Thomas Williams |
| Books | Godfrey of Rheims, a Humanist of the Eleventh Century: Speculum, V22, No. 1, January, 1947 |
| Previous offices | Mayor of Detroit (1844–1847), Mayor of Detroit (1830–1830), Mayor of Detroit (1824–1825) |
| Grandchildren | Josepha Williams Douglas |
| G. Mott Williams | |
| Place of burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Previous position | Mayor of Detroit (1844–1847), Mayor of Detroit (1830–1830), Mayor of Detroit (1824–1825) |
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| ID | 1555929 |
John R. Williams Life story
John R. Williams was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is best known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan, after the city's reincorporation. In total, he served as Detroit's mayor for five other terms. He also was a brigadier general in the United States Army during the Black Hawk War.
