About John R. Williams

John R. Williams was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is best known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan, after the city's reincorporation. In total, he served as Detroit's mayor for five other terms. He also was a brigadier general in the United States Army during the Black Hawk War. He was an early benefactor of the University of Michigan and served as one of its first trustees.

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John R. Williams

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Occupation

politician

Citizenship

United States

Born

May 4, 1782

Died

October 20, 1854

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