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Harry Williams (other)
Harry Williams may refer to: Business * Harry Palmerston Williams (1889–1936), American businessman * Harry E. Williams, founder of WMS Industries, the Williams Manufacturing Company * Harry Williams, owner and operator of Hedonism Resorts * Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Music * Harry Williams (songwriter) (1879–1922), American composer and lyricist * Harry Williams (1927–1991), Aboriginal Australian singer who sung in the musical duo Harry and Wilga Williams * Harry Williams, singer of American R&B band Bloodstone (band), Bloodstone Sports Association football * Harry Williams (footballer, born 1875) (1875–?), English footballer with Small Heath * Harry Williams (footballer, born 1883) (1883–?), English footballer with Bolton Wanderers, Burnley and Manchester United * Harry Williams (footballer, born 1898) (1898–1980), English footballer with Sunderland, Chesterfield, Manchester United and Brentford * Harry Williams (footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Palmerston Williams
Harry Palmerston Williams (October 6, 1889 – May 19, 1936) was a Louisiana businessman and co-owner of the Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation that dominated air racing in the United States during the so-called Golden Age of Aviation. Early years Williams was born on October 6, 1889, in Patterson, Louisiana to Francis Bennett Williams and Emily Williamson Seyburn. His father was a prominent Louisiana industrialist and civic leader. Williams was educated at Lawrenceville Academy, Lawrenceville, New Jersey and at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. In 1906, like his brothers, he entered his father's lumber business, initially operating a dredge in south Louisiana swamps for $50 a month. In World War I, he served as a lieutenant in the Engineers Corps. After the war, Williams became active in politics, becoming the Mayor of Patterson, as well as serving as the president of police jury in St. Mary Parish and state highway commissioner. Business career Williams' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |