Guinn Williams
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For the American actor, see Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.
Guinn Terrell Williams (April 22, 1871 – January 9, 1948) was an American banker and politician. A Democrat, he served in the Texas State Senate, and is most notable for his service in the U.S. representative from Texas. His son was the actor Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.
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Guinn Williams | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 13th district | |
In office May 22, 1922 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Lucian W. Parrish |
Succeeded by | William D. McFarlane |
Chairman of the United States House Committee on Territories | |
In office March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Albert Johnson |
Succeeded by | Robert A. Green |
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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 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Minnie Leatherwood (1873-1966) (m. 1893-1948, his death) |
Children | 4 (including Guinn "Big Boy" Williams) |
Alma mater | Transylvania College |
Profession | Rancher Farmer Banker |
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