Background
Williamson, John I. was born on March 16, 1867 in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Son of John W. and Mary Catharine (Smith) Williamson.
Williamson, John I. was born on March 16, 1867 in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Son of John W. and Mary Catharine (Smith) Williamson.
Graduated from the high school, Carrollton, Missouri, 1887. Kentucky U., 1888-1889.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1891, and began practice at Carrollton. Moved to Kansas City, Missoury, 1903. Lecturer Kansas City School of Law, 1909-1919.
Member Commission to Revise Missouri Code of Civil Procedure, 1913. Associate justice Supreme Court of the Missouri, November 1919-January 1921. Resumed practice in Kansas City.
Member Jackson County (Missouri) Council of Defense and of Legal Advisory Board, World War I. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Married Lucy E. Willett, December 8, 1891. Children: Mistress Isabel W. Atkinson, Mistress Elton W. Connell.