Guinn Williams
Guinn Terrell Williams (April 22, 1871 – January 9, 1948) was an American banker and politician. A Democrat, he served in the Texas State Senate, and is most notable for his service in the U.S. representative from Texas. His son was the actor Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.
Guinn Williams | |
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Williams in 1930 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 13th district | |
| In office May 22, 1922 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Lucian W. Parrish |
| Succeeded by | William D. McFarlane |
| Chairman of the United States House Committee on Territories | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guinn Terrell Williams April 22, 1871 Beulah, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1948 (aged 76) San Angelo, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Minnie Leatherwood (1873-1966) (m. 1893-1948, his death) |
| Children | 4 (including Guinn "Big Boy" Williams) |
| Alma mater | Transylvania College |
| Profession | Rancher Farmer Banker |
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