Thomas Williams (Alabama politician)

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Thomas Williams
Congressman Thomas Williams
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Robert F. Ligon
Succeeded by	Thomas William Sadler
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1878
Personal details
Born	Thomas Williams (1825-08-11)August 11, 1825 Richmond, Virginia
Died	April 13, 1903(1903-04-13) (aged 77) Wetumpka, Alabama
Political party	Democratic

Thomas Williams (August 11, 1825 – April 13, 1903) was a United States Representative from Alabama.

Williams was born near Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from the University of East Tennessee in Knoxville. He was admitted to the Alabama bar in 1852 and began practicing law in Wetumpka, Alabama.

Williams held various minor public offices over the years, such as justice of the peace and register of chancery. In 1872, he was appointed prison inspector. In 1878, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1885.

After leaving office, Williams returned to Wetumpka and took up farming until his death at age 77 in Alabama .

References

• United States Congress. "Thomas Williams (id: W000537)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.