Jared Williams (Virginia)

Jared Williams

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	William S. Archer
Succeeded by	Alfred H. Powell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	Henry S. Tucker
Succeeded by	William S. Archer
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office 1812–1817

Personal details
Born	March 4, 1766 Montgomery County, Maryland
Died	January 2, 1831(1831-01-02) (aged 64) Newton, Virginia
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Profession	planter

Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Biography

Born in Montgomery County, Maryland, Williams pursued classical studies. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1812 to 1817.

Williams was elected to the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Congresses (March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1825). He died near Newton, Virginia, January 2, 1831.

Electoral history

1819; Williams was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 68.32% of the vote, defeating fellow Democratic-Republican John Smith.
1821; Williams was re-elected with 63.33% of the vote, defeating fellow Democratic-Republican William Steinbergen.

Sources

United States Congress. "Jared Williams (id: W000510)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Henry S. Tucker	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd congressional district 1819–1823	Succeeded by William S. Archer
Preceded by William S. Archer	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th congressional district 1823–1825	Succeeded by Alfred H. Powell

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