Jared Williams (Virginia politician)

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Jared Williams
Member of the
Henry S. Tucker
Succeeded byWilliam S. Archer
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1812–1817
Personal details
BornMarch 4, 1766
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Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Born in

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
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 17th congressional district

1823–1825
Succeeded by