Background
Williams, Joseph White was born on October 20, 1879 in Milan, Ohio, United States. Son of Daniel Newton and Sophia E. (White) Williams.
Williams, Joseph White was born on October 20, 1879 in Milan, Ohio, United States. Son of Daniel Newton and Sophia E. (White) Williams.
Graduated from the high school, Milan, 1897.
On railroad location and construction, New Mexico and California, 1900-1907. Assistant chief engineer Northwestern Pacific Railroad, 1907-1914, chief engineer construction, 1914-1917, chief engineer, 1919-1921. Chief engineer Western Pacific Railroad, August since 1921.
Served as private 52d Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War.
Married Eliza L. Hunt, September 24, 1902. Children: Joseph Hunt, Mary Elinor.