William Williams

William Williams (April 23, 1731-August 2, 1811) was a merchant, and a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1776, and a signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut the son of a minister, Tim Solomon Williams, and Mary Porter. He studied theology and graduated from Harvard in 1751. He continued preparation for the ministry for a year, but then joined the militia to fight in the French and Indian War. After the war, he opened a store in Lebanon, which he called The Williams Inc. Williams was married in 1771 to Mary Trumbull, the daughter of Governor Jonathan Trumbull. They would remain together until his death; they had three children.

Religion: Congregationalist

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