Jared Williams (Virginia politician)
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Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
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Jared Williams | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
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 | |
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 | |
In office 1812–1817 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 4, 1766 Montgomery County, Province of Maryland, British America |
Died | January 2, 1831(1831-01-02) (aged 64) Newton, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Profession | planter |
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Born in Montgomery County in the Province of 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.