Joseph R. Williams
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Joseph Rickelson Williams (November 14, 1808 – June 15, 1861) was an American politician, a Republican Michigan Senate Senator, and the 14th lieutenant governor of Michigan. He was also the first president for the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, now Michigan State University.
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Joseph Rickelson Williams | |
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14th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
In office April 3, 1861 – June 15, 1861 (death) | |
Governor | Austin Blair |
Preceded by | James M. Birney |
Succeeded by | Henry T. Backus |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 16th district | |
In office January 2, 1861 – June 15, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Comfort Tyler |
Succeeded by | Henry H. Riley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1808-11-14)November 14, 1808 Taunton, Massachusetts, US |
Died | June 15, 1861(1861-06-15) (aged 52) Constantine, Michigan, US |
Political party | Whig Republican Party |
Spouse | Sarah Rowland Langdon Williams |
Children | Charlotte Langdon Williams Kumler Sibyl Williams Hamilto Rebecca Williams Cooper |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Profession | Farmer Attorney Newspaper Publisher Politician |
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