Lamar Quintus Cincinnatus Williams (April 18, 1881 - August 6, 1934) was an American store owner and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi Legislature, representing Newton County, in the early 20th century.
Lamar Q. C. Williams | |
|---|---|
 c. 1917 | |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office January 2, 1934 – August 6, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | W. C. Mabry |
| In office January 1916 – January 1920 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Newton County district | |
| In office January 1928 – January 1932 | |
| In office January 1920 – January 1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1881 Beech Springs, Neshoba County, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1934 (aged 53) Union, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
Early life edit
Lamar Quintus Cincinnatus Williams was born on April 18, 1881, in Beech Springs, Neshoba County, Mississippi.[1][2] He was the son of Oscar Lane Williams and Malee (Stewart) Williams.[1] Williams attended the public schools of Neshoba County and Harpersville College. He attended Millsaps College, but left in his sophomore year to teach at a school, which he did from 1904 to 1909. He then opened a general mercantile business.[1]
Political career edit
Before 1915, was a member of the Board of Aldermen of Union, Mississippi, for two years. He was also a member of the Democratic Executive Committee of Newton County for four years.[1] In November 1915, he was elected to represent Mississippi's 13th senatorial district as a Democrat in the Mississippi Senate, for the 1916-1920 term.[1][2] In 1919, he was elected to represent Newton County in the Mississippi House of Representatives and served in the 1920-1924 term.[3] In 1927, he was re-elected and served in the 1928-1932 term.[2] After winning a special election in August 1933 after Senator W. C. Mabry was appointed postmaster, Williams rejoined the Senate in the 1934 session.[4][5]
Personal life and death edit
Williams was a Woodman of the World and a first-degree Mason. He married Josie Mae McDonald in 1905, and they had two children, Lamar Carruth and Mary Ella.[3] Williams died in office of a heart attack at his home in Union, Mississippi, early on August 6, 1934, aged 53.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Rowland, Dunbar (1917). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History.
- ^ a b c Mississippi. Legislature (1928-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1928]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books: 25.
- ^ a b Rowland, Dunbar (1923). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History. pp. 283–284.
- ^ a b "Solon's funeral to be held today". Clarion-Ledger. 1934-08-07. p. 7. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ "Clipped From The Union Appeal". The Union Appeal. 1933-08-17. p. 2. Retrieved 2022-08-17.