David G. Williams

David G. Williams (November 25, 1840 – August 26, 1903) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1903 session.[1] A Republican, he represented the 2nd District of Columbia County, Wisconsin.

For others of a similar name, see David Williams.

Williams was born in Denbighshire, Wales, and his family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1850, settling in Delafield. During the Civil War, he served in the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He served as president of the village of Cambria, Wisconsin for five years and was a member of the school board for six years. He served as sheriff of Columbia County, Wisconsin from 1885 to 1887.[2]

Williams was elected to the Assembly in 1902, and he introduced a bill to prohibit marriage between whites and blacks, known as the Williams Bill.[2][3][4] He was a life-long Republican.[2]

Williams died in Cambria on August 26, 1903, while still a member of the Assembly.[5] His death was a result of blood poisoning caused by a rat bite.[2][6]

References
  1. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 186.
  2. "Assemblyman Williams Is Dead". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. August 26, 1903. p. 1. Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Williams Bill Comes Up". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. February 24, 1903. p. 4. Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "There is Joy in Darktown". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. March 5, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. The Laws of Wisconsin. Madison, Wis.: Democrat Printing Co. 1905. p. 988. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  6. "Rat Bite Kills Legislator". Janesville Gazette. Janesville, WI. August 27, 1903. p. 1. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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