John Williams (Tennessee)
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John Williams (January 29, 1778 – August 10, 1837) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman from Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Born in Surry County, North Carolina (present-day Forsyth County), he represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1823. He was chargé d'affaires to the Central American Federation, 1825-26, and a member of the Tennessee Senate, 1827-28.
Williams is the brother of Lewis Williams and Robert Williams, both congressman from North Carolina; and cousin of U.S. Rep. Marmaduke Williams.
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| Preceded by Jesse Wharton |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Tennessee 1815-1823 Served alongside: George W. Campbell, John Eaton, |
Succeeded by Andrew Jackson |
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United States Chargé d'Affaires, Guatemala May 3, 1826–December 1, 1826 |
Succeeded by Charles G. DeWitt |
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