Jared Williams (Virginia politician)

Jared Williams (March 4, 1766 – January 2, 1831) was a U.S. Representative from 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, Province of Maryland, British America
Died	January 2, 1831 (aged 64) Newton, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Profession	planter

Born in Montgomery County in the Province of 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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