Arthur Bruce Williams (January 27, 1872 – May 1, 1925) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

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Williams was born in Ashland, Ohio on January 27, 1872, and attended the common schools of Eaton County, Michigan. He graduated from Olivet College, in 1892, studied law with

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, attained admission to the

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in 1894, and commenced practice in Battle Creek. He was interested in agricultural pursuits at his summer home in

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. He served as director of the Old National Bank in Battle Creek, and also as vice president and general counsel of the

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. He also served as president of the Michigan Manufacturers' Association. On June 19, 1923, Williams was elected as a Republican from Michigan's 3rd congressional district to the

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. In 1924 he was re-elected to the

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and served until his death in

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. He was interred in Maple Hill Cemetery in

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Arthur B. Williams
at The Political Graveyard * {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Arthur Bruce 1872 births 1925 deaths People from Ashland, Ohio Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan Olivet College alumni People from Battle Creek, Michigan

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