Background
Williams, John Cornelius was born on January 24, 1903 in Lee Valley, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hugh and Kitty (Lawrence) Williams.
Williams, John Cornelius was born on January 24, 1903 in Lee Valley, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hugh and Kitty (Lawrence) Williams.
Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College, 1927; Bachelor of Laws, University South Carolina., 1931.
Principal, Campobello High School, Spartanburg County, South Carolina., 1927-1928; practiced in, Spartanburg, 1931-1961; United State Attorneys, Western District South Carolina., 1951-1954, 61-68; partner law firm, Williams and Williams, Spartanburg, since 1968. Member S. C. Legislature, 1931-1932, 49-50.
Served to colonel United States Army, 1940-1946. Member South Carolina Bar Association, Spartanburg County Bar Association (past president), 4th United States Judicial Conference, Veterans of Foreign Wars (past Commander South Carolina), American Legion, 40 and 8, Blue Key, Pi Kappa Delta, Phi Kappa Sigma, Phi Alpha Delta. Clubs: Masons (32 degree).
1 son by former marriage, John Cornelius. Married Darthey I. Black, August 12, 1954. 1 daughter, Kitty.