William R. Williams

Background

Williams, William R. was born on October 14, 1804 in New York City. Son of Review John and Gainar (Roberts) Williams.

Education

Graduate Columbia College, 1822.

Career

Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, circa 1832. Pastor Amity Street Baptist Church, New York City, 1832-1885. Gained public attention by address The Conservative Principle in Our Literature, 1844.

President New York Baptist Union for Ministerial Education, 1850-1851.

Founded Rochester (New York) Theological Seminary. Trustee Columbia College, 1838-1848.

Member of New York History Society, American Tract Society, American Bible Society Author: (collection of essays) Miscellanies, 1850. Religious Progress, 1850.

Lectures on the Lord’s Prayer, 1851.

Lectures on Baptist History, 1877. Eras and Character of History, 1882.

Achievements

• William R. Williams has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of New York History Society, American Tract Society, American Bible Society.

Connections

Married Mary South. Bowen, April.

Father:

Review John Williams

Mother:

Gainar (Roberts) Williams

Spouse:

Mary South. Bowen