Background
He was born in Northampton County, North Carolina, April 23,1801.
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Lewis Williamson
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He graduated from Yale College in 1821.
Career
His principal occupation was that of a planter. But he had also the care of many estates, both large and small, of deceased friends, and the ability and kindness with which these trusts were discharged, commended him especially to the respect and affection of the community in which he lived. He was an active promoter, by public efforts, of religion and temperance and of the economic interests of society, and in his earnest advocacy of these interests acquired reputation and power as an orator.
His religious connection was with the Methodist Church, of which for the greater pait of his life he was a zealous and valacd member.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Yale Obituary Record.
Membership
When but little more than twenty-one years of age, he was elected a member of the Legislature of North Carolina for his native county, and served for two successive years In 1827 he removed to Somerville, Tennessee, where he continued to reside until his death.
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Nationality
American