George S. Williams

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George S. Williams
George S. Williams

In office
January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941
Preceded by William F. Allen
Succeeded by Philip A. Traynor

Born October 21, 1877 (1877-10-21)
Ocean View, Delaware
Died November 22, 1961 (aged 84)
Millsboro, Delaware
Political party Republican
Residence Millsboro, Delaware
Alma mater Dickinson College
Occupation businessman

George Short Williams (October 21, 1877November 22, 1961) was an American businessman and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.

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[edit] Early life and family

Williams was born October 21, 1877, in Ocean View, Delaware. He attended the public schools and Wilmington Conference Academy, in Dover. Delaware, and graduated from Dickinson College, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania in 1900.

[edit] Professional and political career

Williams was an instructor at Ironwood, Michigan High School from 1902 until 1904. He then became engaged in the lumber business in Delaware and North Carolina from 1905 until 1923. He was also interested in banking. Williams was Mayor of Millsboro, Delaware from 1921 until 1927, Treasurer of the State of Delaware from 1929 until 1933, President of the State Board of Education from 1927 until 1934, and deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner from 1935 until 1937. In 1940 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.

Williams was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1938, defeating incumbent Democrat U.S. Representative William F. Allen. He served in the Republican minority in the 76th Congress, and lost his bid for a second term in 1940 to Democrat, Philip A. Traynor. Williams served from January 3, 1939 until January 3, 1941, during the administration of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Subsequently he was the Delaware Motor Vehicle Commissioner from 1941 until 1946 and then was an administrative aide to U.S. Senator John J. Williams Williams from 1947 until 1959.

[edit] Death and legacy

Williams died November 22, 1961, in Millsboro, Delaware, and is buried in the Union Cemetery in Georgetown, Delaware.

[edit] Public offices

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. The State Treasurer takes office the third Tuesday of January for a two year term. U.S. Representatives take office on January 3rd, also for a two year term.

Office Type Location Elected Took Office Left Office notes
Mayor Executive Millsboro 1920 1921 1923
Mayor Executive Millsboro 1922 1923 1925
Mayor Executive Millsboro 1924 1925 1927
State Treasurer Executive Dover 1928 January 15, 1929 January 15, 1931
State Treasurer Executive Dover 1930 January 15, 1931 January 15, 1933
U.S. Representative Legislature Washington 1938 January 3, 1939 January 3, 1941

[edit] Election results

Year Office Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
1938 U.S. Representative George S. Williams Republican 60,661 56% William F. Allen Democratic 46,989 43%
1940 U.S. Representative George S. Williams Republican 64,384 48% Philip A. Traynor Democratic 68,205 51%

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