John R. Williams Politician

John R. Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is most well known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan. 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.

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John R. Williams
Birth dateMay 04, 1782
Birth place
Detroit , Michigan
Date of deathOctober 20, 1854
Place of death
Detroit , Michigan

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successor
Henry Jackson Hunt (Mayor of Detroit)

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