Harold Putnam Williams

Background

Williams was born on October 2, 1882 in Foxboro, Massachusetts to Fred H. Williams, a lawyer and member of the Massachusetts General Court, and Julia Annette (Blake) Williams. Williams grew up in Foxboro and Brookline, Massachusetts.

Education

He graduated from Brookline High School in 1899, Harvard College in 1903, and Harvard Law School in 1906.

Career

Williams began his legal career as a lawyer with Walter I. Badger in Boston. He then went to work with his father. In 1918, Williams was appointed Assistant District for the Southeastern District (consisting of Norfolk and Plymouth Counties).

In this role he assisted District Frederick G. Katzmann in the prosecution of Ferdinando Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.

In 1922 he was elected District In December 1924 Williams was appointed United States for the District of Massachusetts by President Calvin Coolidge. Williams" appointment satisfied both Wets and dries as the drys felt that he would enforce the prohibition laws and the wets supported his confirmation because he was not endorsed by the Anti-Saloon League.

Williams resigned as United States. in 1926 after he was appointed Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. He remained on the Superior Court until August 13, 1947 when he was appointed by Governor Robert F. Bradford to serve on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Achievements

• Harold Putnam Williams has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mason.; Clubs: Harvard, Union, Boston.

Connections

Married Mary Harriet Culp, September 9, 1911.

Father:

Fred Homer Williams

Mother:

Julia Annette (Blake) Williams

Spouse:

Mary Harriet Culp