John F. Williams (New York)

John F. Williams (born 1885) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born in 1885 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. In 1893, the family removed to a farm in North Greenbush. He attended grammar school and Troy Business College.

He was Supervisor of the Town of North Greenbush in 1920 and 1921; and Sheriff of Rensselaer County from 1922 to 1924.

Williams was a member of the New York State Senate (31st D.) from 1925 to 1932, sitting in the 148th, 149th, 150th, 151st, 152nd, 153rd, 154th and 155th New York State Legislatures.

Sources

• New York Red Book (1925; pg. 75)