Elihu S. Williams

Elihu Stephen Williams was a farmer, lawyer, soldier, and politician who became a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

Elihu S. Williams was born near New Carlisle, Ohio, the son of Henry Williams and Elizabeth Pettigrew, both of Virginia. Elihu Williams worked on his fathers farm untilyears of age, receiving education in the winter at public schools. Not satisfied, he demanded of his father to be sent regularly to school. His father told him if he wanted a better education than he was getting at home, to get it himself. With 1.50 in his pocket, Elihu Williams started out in life for himself.

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