Background
Williams was born near Richmond, Virginia.
Williams was born near Richmond, Virginia.
He graduated from the University of East Tennessee in Knoxville.
He was admitted to the Alabama bar in 1852 and began practicing law in Wetumpka, Alabama. Williams held various minor public offices over the years, such as justice of the peace and register of chancery. In 1872, he was appointed prison inspector.
He was elected to the United States. House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1885.
After leaving office, Williams returned to Wetumpka and took up farming until his death.
In 1878, he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.