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Samuel Williams (botanist)
Samuel Williams may refer to: Politics * Samuel Crowdson Williams (1812–1862), American politician, businessman, and soldier in Virginia * Samuel L. Williams (1933–1994), president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners * Samuel May Williams (1795–1858), American businessman and politician * Samuel Williams (American politician) (1851–1913), American politician * Samuel Williams (Australian politician) (1878–1962), New South Wales politician * Samuel Williams (British politician) (1842–1926), British politician and Governor of Grenada Religion * Samuel Williams (minister) (1743-1817), American minister and educator *Samuel Williams (missionary) (1822–1907), New Zealand missionary, farmer, educationalist, and pastoralist * Samuel Wells Williams (1812–1884), linguist, missionary and sinologist from the United States * Samuel Woodrow Williams (1912–1970), African American Baptist minister, professor and civil rights activist Other * Samuel Williams (Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Crowdson Williams
Samuel Croudson Williams (September 13, 1812 – May 12, 1862) was a nineteenth-century American politician from Virginia. Early life Williams was born in Woodstock, Virginia in 1812. Career As an adult, Williams made his home in Shenandoah County. Williams was appointed Deputy Clerk of Shenandoah County for ten years, and Clerk from 1845-1862 at his death. From 1841-1843, Williams was elected to the General Assembly. An active partisan Democrat, Williams was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention of 1844, 1848, 1852 and 1856. In 1850, Williams was elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850. He was one of four delegates elected from the Valley delegate district made up of his home district of Shenandoah County as well as Hardy and Warren Counties. Williams was an officer of the Manassas Gap Railroad Company. Williams was elected to the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861 and voted for secession. During the American Civil War, Williams was el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Woodrow Williams
Samuel Woodrow Williams was a Baptist minister, professor of philosophy and religion, and Civil Rights activist. Williams was born on February 12, 1912, in Sparkman (Dallas County) then grew up in Chicot County, Arkansas. An African American, Williams attended Morehouse College where he received his bachelor's degree in philosophy and later attended Howard University earning his master's degree in divinity. Williams aided in the Atlanta Student Movement and helped found both the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Atlanta Summit Leadership Council, which then helped to organize the Atlanta branch of the Community Relations Commission (CRC). Simultaneously he was co-chairman of the Atlanta Summit Leadership Conference and acting president of the Atlanta Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In 1947, Williams became pastor at Friendship Baptist Church and lectured at more than 20 colleges and universities throughou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel "Savoirfaire" Williams
Samuel "Savoirfaire" Williams is a classically-trained, American jazz violinist from Chicago. Biography At the age of three, he began playing violin at his parents' church. Two years later, Samuel joined a group of child prodigies under the tutelage of Suzuki Violin instructor, Betty Haag. His first performance was at Chicago's Orchestra Hall during a public television broadcast which became an annual event spanning more than 35 years. Samuel performed with this group for five of those years. He attended the Merit School of Music in Chicago, and studied music theory while participating in youth orchestras including the City Youth Symphony, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Protégé, All-City and All-State. Afro-Panamanian musician Joseph Williams gave him private violin instruction when he was 16. During this time, musician and conductor Frank Winkler invited him to play lead for the City Youth String Ensemble's viola section. The following year, Samuel earned a scholarship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Tankersley Williams
Lieutenant General Samuel Tankersley Williams (August 25, 1897 – April 26, 1984) was a senior United States Army officer. Williams became prominent in army history for being reduced in rank from brigadier general to colonel, and then resuscitating his career to again advance to general officer rank. He also commanded the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War and served as commander of Military Assistance and Advisory Group – Vietnam, the predecessor to Military Assistance Command – Vietnam. Biography Early life and military career Williams was born in Denton, Texas on August 25, 1897.Official U.S. Army Directory published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, page 810, 1954 He attended the schools of Denton, and graduated from |
Samuel Cole Williams
Samuel Cole Williams (January 15, 1864 – December 14, 1947) was an American jurist, historian, educator, and businessman. He was born and raised in the state of Tennessee, where he primarily had his career in Johnson City in East Tennessee. Early life Samuel C. Williams was born January 15, 1864, near Humboldt, Tennessee. At the urging of family friend Horace Lurton, later a U. S. Supreme Court Justice, Williams pursued law training. He attended Vanderbilt University's School of Law and graduated in June 1884. After a few years of legal practice in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Williams moved to Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1892. Williams joined politician Walter P. Brownlow in forming Watauga Light and Power Company and the Johnson City Transit Company (Johnson City Streetcar Company). In conjunction with John Cox he established the Banking and Trust Company which later became known as Unaka National Bank, Tennessee National Bank, and finally Hamilton National Bank. Judge Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Williams (engraver)
Samuel Williams (23 February 1788 – 19 September 1853) was a British draughtsman and wood-engraver. Life Williams was born at Colchester, on 23 February 1788. He was apprenticed to the Colchester printer J. Marsden, but taught himself to draw and engrave on wood, and adopted printmaking as his profession, and became known as a specialist in landscapes. He established himself first in Colchester, and then in 1819 settled in London. In the early part of his life Williams also painted miniatures, and a few oil pictures. Having a facility in design, he used his own drawings for a high proportion of his prints. His first patron was Benjamin Crosby the publisher, for whom he illustrated a work on natural history in 1810. He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1819. John Orrin Smith and George Baxter were his pupils. Williams died on 19 September 1853. Works From his own designs, Williams produced the illustrations to: * Charles Whittingham's edition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Williams (cyclist)
Samuel Williams (born 18 March 1994 in Worcester) is an English racing cyclist Cycle sport is Competition, competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing ..., riding for Saint Piran. References External links 1994 births Living people English male cyclists Sportspeople from Worcester, England {{England-cycling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Williams (American Author)
Samuel Williams (1826 – June 30, 1881) was an American newspaper editor and author of Welsh descent. He was born in Utica, New York. He worked for the ''Albany Evening Journal'' and '' San Francisco Evening Bulletin''. After his death, his widow Elizabeth Balmer became the wife of William Barnes Sr. William Barnes Sr. (May 25, 1824 – February 22, 1913) was an American attorney, author and government official from Albany, New York. He was an anti-slavery activist and a founder of the Republican Party. Barnes served as New York's first st ... References Sources * *William C. Bartlett, "Samuel Williams, Journalist", ''Californian'' 4 (October): 323-30 *"Deaths", S.F. ''Evening Bulletin'', July 1, 1881, p. 3 1826 births 1881 deaths 19th-century American newspaper editors Year of birth uncertain {{US-editor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Wells Williams
Samuel Wells Williams (22 September 1812 – 16 February 1884) was a linguist, official, missionary and Sinologist from the United States in the early 19th century. Early life Williams was born in Utica, New York, son of William Williams (1787–1850) and the former Sophia Wells, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church. Among his siblings were brothers William Frederick Williams (who worked with Dr. H. A. DeForest in Beirut, Lebanon) and Henry Dwight Williams. His father's Williams family moved from Massachusetts to Utica in 1800 where his father joined his uncle, William McLean, and assisted in publishing the ''Whitestown Gazette'' (today the ''Observer-Dispatch'') and ''Cato's Patrol'' (later renamed the ''Patriot'' after it was sold to John H. Lathrop in 1803). His became a partner in 1807, and later a master printer and journalist before serving in the War of 1812. At age 8 he was impressed by the departure to Ceylon as a printing missionary of a James Garrett who was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel L
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the third highest-grossing actor of all time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 as "A cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide". Jackson started his career on stage making his professional theatre debut in ''Mother Courage and her Children'' in 1980 at The Public Theatre. From 1981 to 1983 he originated the role of Private Louis Henderson in '' A Soldier's Story'' Off-Broadway. He also originated the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson's ''The Piano Lesson'' in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theatre. He returned to the play in the 2022 Broadway revival playing Doaker Charles. Jackson early film roles include ''Coming to Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Williams (missionary)
Samuel Williams (17 January 1822 – 14 March 1907) was a New Zealand missionary, educationalist, farmer and pastoralist. Early life Williams was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and came to New Zealand as a young child. His parents were Marianne Williams and her husband, the missionary Henry Williams (missionary), Henry Williams. He received his education from his uncle, William Williams (bishop), William Williams. In 1841 Williams was managing the family farm at Pakaraka. He was managing the farm during the Flagstaff War when in June 1845 Hone Heke went to Pakaraka to gather food supplies.Carlton, H, (1874) ''The Life of Henry Williams'', Vol. II. Missionary work From April 1844 to 1846, he attended the College of St. John Evangelist, when it was located at Te Waimate mission and then at St John's College, Auckland, St John's College in Auckland. On 30 September 1846, Williams married Mary Williams, daughter of William and Jane Williams (missionary), Jane Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Williams (minister)
Samuel Williams (April 23, 1743 – January 2, 1817) was an American minister and educator. Early life and education Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Williams entered Harvard, and graduated in 1761. While at Harvard, he gained the attention of notable scientist and professor John Winhrop, whom Williams accompanied shortly before his graduation to observe the 1761 transit of Venus. He was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society in 1772. Returning to Waltham, Williams found little opportunity for further work in astronomy and began studying as a presbyterian minister. Career Working as a priest in Bradford, Massachusetts, he continued his astronomic and scientific inquiries and regularly featured in the Salem newspaper. In 1780 he dedicated himself full time to scientific pursuits, trading his pastorate in Bradford for a post as Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard. His teaching was commemorated by the likes of John Quincy Adams, a pupil of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
