Background
Williams, Milton Mathias was born on October 1, 1848 in Litchfield, Michigan, United States. Son of John N. and Susan (Halstead) Williams.
railroad builder bank executive
Williams, Milton Mathias was born on October 1, 1848 in Litchfield, Michigan, United States. Son of John N. and Susan (Halstead) Williams.
Removed to Minnesota, 1858. Education high school and by private tutelage.
Engaged in railway construction, Saint Paul, 1870-1884. Builder, manager and majority owner Little Falls Water Power on Mississippi River, 1887-1903. President First National Bank, Little Falls, Minnesota.
Member Minnesota State Forestry Board, since 1902(president of the board). Member of staff of Governor Hubbard, rank of lieutenant colonel. Member Republican State Central Committee, Minnesota.
Married Florence East. Bennett, 1889.