John R. Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn R. Williams
American politician
Date of Birth: 04-May-1782
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: 20-Oct-1854
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John R. Williams
- 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, after the city’s reincorporation.
- 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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