John Williams (Continental Congress)

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John Williams (March 14, 1731 – October 10, 1799) was a signer of the United States' Articles of Confederation. He was one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, Williams was a colonel in the North Carolina militia. In 1777 and 1778, he was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons and served as Speaker of the House. Williams was a member of the Continental Congress in 1778 and 1779. He served as a superior court judge both during the colonial era and after the new state of North Carolina was established in 1776.

[edit] Legacy

The town of Williamsboro, North Carolina, for which he donated the land, is named for Williams.

Williams was a first cousin and law partner of Judge Richard Henderson.

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Name	Williams, John
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Short description	American judge and politician
Date of birth	March 14, 1731
Place of birth
Date of death	October 10, 1799
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