Charles G. Williams

Charles Grandison Williams (October 18, 1829 – March 30, 1892) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented the state of Wisconsin for ten years in the United States House of Representatives, from 1873 to 1883, and was chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

This article is about the U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin. For other people called Charles or Charlie Williams, see Charles Williams.
Charles G. Williams
Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883
Preceded bySamuel S. Cox
Succeeded byAndrew Gregg Curtin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1883
Preceded byAlexander Mitchell
Succeeded byJohn Winans
President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate
In office
January 1, 1871 – January 1, 1873
Preceded byDavid Taylor
Succeeded byHenry L. Eaton
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 1, 1869 – January 1, 1873
Preceded byS. J. Todd
Succeeded byHoratio N. Davis
Personal details
Born(1829-10-18)October 18, 1829
Royalton, New York
DiedMarch 30, 1892(1892-03-30) (aged 62)
Watertown, South Dakota
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Janesville, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Harriet Gregg
  • (died 1856)
  • Mary Anna Noggle
  • (died 1910)
Children
  • Kate Anna Williams
  • (born 1861)
  • Ward David Williams
  • (b. 1864; died 1926)
Signature
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