Background
Williams, Charles Sumner was born on September 8, 1856 in Saratoga Company, New York, United States. Son of John F. and Anna E. Williams.
Williams, Charles Sumner was born on September 8, 1856 in Saratoga Company, New York, United States. Son of John F. and Anna E. Williams.
Educated University of Wisconsin and United States Naval Academy (non-graduate).
1 son, Charles Sumner. Appointed assistant p.m., rank of ensign, June 16, 1880. Promoted through grades to commodore, and retired September 8, 1920.
Rear admiral (temporary), July 1, 1918.
Served on battleship Newark, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Married Anna Emily Bayard, December 9, 1885.