Background
Williams, Orva Gilson was born on April 25, 1865 in Salineville, Ohio, United States. Son of Richard Gilson and Elmira (Frost) Williams.
Williams, Orva Gilson was born on April 25, 1865 in Salineville, Ohio, United States. Son of Richard Gilson and Elmira (Frost) Williams.
Descendant John Boyd of French and Indian War, and of David Boyd and William Gilson, soldiers in Pennsylvania Lincolnshire in American Revolution. Educated Mount Union College, Alliance, O. Student Cincinnati Law School.
At Coshocton, O., until 1899, at Chicago, since 1899. President and treasurer The O. G. Williams Company President National Association Advisory Novelty Manufacturers, 1908, 09. Founder and 1st president Ohio Society of Chicago.
Delegate Democratic National Convention, Baltimore, 1912.
Founder and president Council of State Societies of Chicago which conducted a Home Folks Canteen in the City Hall, 1917-1919.
Mason, Elk, Knights of Pythias.
Married Josephine Stack Ryan, 1894. Children: Elsie, Dorothy (Mistress Victor East. Adland), Orva Gilson World World War II In novelty advertising business.