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Samuel B. "S.B." Williams

Senate 1879-80 (District 13)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Waseca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1822
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1901
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: S.B.
City of Residence (when first elected): Waseca
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1856 or 1860.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

21st Legislative Session (1879-1880)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1879
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/5/1878
Residence: Waseca
Term of Office: 1/7/1879 to 1/3/1881
Oath Date: 1/7/1879
Counties Represented: Waseca
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Federal Relations
  • Library (Chair)
  • State Reform School
  • Temperance and Prohibition Special (Chair)
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.