John R. Williams | |
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| 1st Mayor of Detroit, second charter | |
| In office 1824–1825 | |
| Preceded by | New Title |
| Succeeded by | Henry Jackson Hunt |
| In office 1830–1830 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Kearsley |
| Succeeded by | Marshall Chapin |
| In office 1844–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Zina Pitcher |
| Succeeded by | James A. Van Dyke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1782 Detroit, Quebec, British America |
| Died | October 20, 1854 (aged 72) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
John R. Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854[1]) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is best 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.
- ^ "John R. Williams". History of Detroit. com. 2008. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2010.