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Williams, Nathaniel F., 1782-1864

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1864

Biography

Nathaniel F. Williams (1782–1864) was an American businessman and politician. He graduated from Harvard College in 1801. Serving as a lawyer in Boston and Annapolis. With his brothers, Amos, George and Cumberland, he founded the Savage Mill on land next to the Commodore Joshua Barney House in Maryland.During this time he also served as an attorney for the Maryland Senate, Western Shore from 1811 to 1816. He served as a private, Baltimore Fencibles, War of 1812, becoming wounded at the Battle of North Point in 1814. Williams was also Acting Attorney General of Maryland, serving from 1820 to 1822.

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