John R. Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is most well known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan. In total, he served as Detroit's mayor for five other terms. He also was a brigadier general in the United States Army during the Black Hawk War.
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4 May 1782 Detroit, Michigan
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Died |
20 October 1854 (aged 72)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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