Background
He was the son of Richard Montgomery Williams (1776–1837) and Amy (Hart) Williams (1779–1862).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Richard Montgomery Williams (1776–1837) and Amy (Hart) Williams (1779–1862).
He was Postmaster of Middlesex, New York and later of Potter, New York, until 1842. In 1863, he removed to New York City.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Yates Company) in 1843. And of the New York State Senate (7th Doctorate) in 1846 and 1847.