Background
Williams, Yancey Sullivan was born on April 7, 1876 in Monetta, South Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Smith and America (Holston) Williams.
Williams, Yancey Sullivan was born on April 7, 1876 in Monetta, South Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Smith and America (Holston) Williams.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1898. Graduated from the United States Naval War College, 1924.
1 daughter, Evelyn Stuart (Mistress Harry A. Guthrie). Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1898. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, June 1, 1931.
Participated in Spanish-American War, 1898.
At Samoa, 1899-1900; Hayti and San Domingo, 1914-1915. On United States Ship Delaware, World War, 1917-1918.
With Asiatic Fleet, 1925-1927. Navy Department, Washington, 1927-1931.
Appointed commander Yangtze Patrol, Asiatic Fleet, 1931.
Married Maude George Jackson, January 5, 1906.