Archibald Williams (June 10, 1801 – September 21, 1863) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Williams was a friend and political ally of President Abraham Lincoln.
Archibald Williams
Born 1801 in Montgomery County, KY
Died 1863 in Quincy, IL
FJC ID: 2592
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Quincy, Illinois1829–present
U.S. attorney for the District of Illinois1849–1853- IllinoisState representative
- IllinoisState senator
Appointments
1861–1863 · Appointed by Abraham Lincoln (Republican)Term ended: Death
Education
- Read law1828