Watkin Williams (1742–1808)
Watkin Williams (?1742-30 November 1808), of Penbedw (Birkenhead), Denbighshire and Erbistock, Flintshire, was a Welsh politician.
Life
Williams was the son of Richard Williams, MP, and Annabella Lloyd from Drenewydd. He was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. He married Elizabeth Stapleton, the daughter of Colonel James Russell Stapleton from Bodrhyddan, Flintshire.
Career
Williams was the Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire 9 June 1772 – 1774 and Flint Boroughs 26 June 1777 – 1806.
References
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Kynaston |
Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire 1772–1774 |
Succeeded by William Mostyn Owen |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Sir John Glynne, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Flint Boroughs 1777–1806 |
Succeeded by Sir Edward Pryce Lloyd, Bt |