John Tucker Williams
John Tucker Williams (1789 – September 9, 1854) was a British naval officer and political figure in Canada West.
John Tucker Williams | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly, Province of Canada, for Durham | |
| In office 1841–1847 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Mayor of Port Hope | |
| In office 1850 – 1851 1853–1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1789 Penryn, Cornwall |
| Died | September 9, 1854 |
| Political party | Reformer (1st Parliament) Tory (2nd Parliament) |
| Relatives | Arthur Trefusis Heneage Williams (son) Arthur Victor Seymour Williams (grandson) |
| Occupation | Land-owner |
| Profession | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
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| Commands | HM Sloop Sunrise (Lake Ontario) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Trafalgar War of 1812 – Lake Ontario naval engagements |
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