Guinn Williams | |
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 Williams in 1930 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromTexas's13th district | |
| In office May 22, 1922 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Lucian W. Parrish |
| Succeeded by | William D. McFarlane |
| Chairman of theUnited States House Committee on Territories | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guinn Terrell Williams (1871-04-22)April 22, 1871 Beulah, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1948(1948-01-09) (aged 76) San Angelo, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Decatur Cemetery,Decatur, Texas |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Minnie Leatherwood (1873-1966) (m. 1893-1948, his death) |
| Children | 4 (includingGuinn "Big Boy" Williams) |
| Alma mater | Transylvania College |
| Profession | Rancher Farmer Banker |
Guinn Terrell Williams (April 22, 1871 – January 9, 1948) was an American banker and politician. ADemocrat, he served in theTexas State Senate, and is most notable for his service as aU.S. representative from Texas. His son was the actorGuinn "Big Boy" Williams.
Born nearBeulah, Mississippi, Williams was the son of farmer andConfederate veteran William Washington Williams and Minerva Jane (Thompson) Williams.[1] He moved with his parents toNocona, Texas in 1876, and they soon relocated toDecatur inWise County.[2] He attended the public schools of Wise County, and then received his qualification as a school teacher.[2] He taught for several terms, and attendedTransylvania College inLexington, Kentucky.[2]
After his 1890 graduation, Williams became active in ranching and farming, and also pursued a career in banking.[2] After gaining his initial experience as cashier of the State National Bank inFort Worth,[1] he was an incorporator of Decatur's City National Bank, and served as its vice president.[2] His later ventures included establishing and serving as president of banks in cities and towns includingMineral Wells,Perrin,Bridgeport, andParadise.[1][2]
ADemocrat, Williams served as Wise County Clerk from 1898 to 1902.[2] In 1919, he was elected to theTexas State Senate, and he served from 1920 to 1922.[2]
In 1922, Williams was elected to the67th Congress, filling the vacancy caused by the death ofUnited States RepresentativeLucian W. Parrish.[2] He was reelected to the68th Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, and served from May 22, 1922 to March 3, 1933.[2] During his U.S. House tenure, Williams served on theInsular Affairs,Expenditures in the Executive Departments, andTerritories committees.[2]
Williams was chairman of the Committee on Territories in the72nd Congress.[2] He was an advocate of independence for thePhilippines, and statehood forHawaii.[1]
Williams did not run for reelection in 1932. After leaving the House in March 1933, he was appointed to manage the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation inSan Angelo, Texas.[2] In addition, he was active with the Texas Production Credit Corporation, Texas Goat Raisers Association, and Texas Wool and Mohair Company.[2]
Williams was active in theMethodist churches of Decatur and San Angelo, and was an officer of theSons of Confederate Veterans of Texas.[1] He was also a32nd degree Mason, and his Masonic activities included creating an educational fund that enabled six to ten male residents of the Masonic Orphanage inFort Worth to attend college each year.[1]
Williams died inSan Angelo, Texas on January 9, 1948.[2] He was interred in Decatur Cemetery inDecatur, Texas.[2]
A street inManila,Philippines is named for Williams in recognition of his work on the Committee on Territories.[1][2]
In 1893, Williams married Minnie Leatherwood (1873-1966).[1][2] They were the parents of three daughters and one son, actorGuinn "Big Boy" Williams.[2]
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromTexas's 13th congressional district May 22, 1922 – March 3, 1933 | Succeeded by |
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
