Historical Profile
John Williams is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
John Williams
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
John Williams (died 1837) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from December 1815 to March 1823, during the 14th–17th Congresses. Williams served as a Republican. Williams died on August 10, 1837.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Williams
- Died: August 10, 1837
- Term Started: December 1, 1817
- Term Ended: March 3, 1823
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 4, 1815 – Dec 1, 1817 14th–15th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Dec 1, 1817 – Mar 3, 1823 15th–17th Congresses Republican Tennessee
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Williams's service:
- George Campbell (TN) 1815–1818
- Andrew Jackson (TN) 1815–1823
- John Eaton (TN) 1818–1823