Joseph D. Williams, born in Lebanon, Connecticut in about 1818, was an American general. He was the twelfth Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut. He was elected to the Connecticut State Legislature, and was appointed Adjutant General and Paymaster General in 1855.[1] He was a member of the Connecticut Historical Society, Good Templars, and son of the American Revolution, and he was a Republican.[2]
General Joseph D. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1818 Lebanon, Connecticut, US |
| Died | 1884 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Connecticut State Militia |
| Website | www |
Military career edit
At the age of 18 Williams enlisted in the East Hartford Artillery Company. In 1855, he was elected as Connecticut Adjutant General by Governor W. T Minor after the last two Adjutants resigned early because they did not agree with orders coming from Minor. Williams was overwhelmed with the Civil War recruiting and logistical demands and resigned in 1863. He died in June 1884 of heart disease.[3]
Personal life edit
He attended public schools in Hartford.
References edit
- ^ Andrews-Zike, Lysbeth; Wiedersheim, William; Chaikind, Hannah K. (1987). "New Haven Military Collection, 1710 - 1981" (PDF). New Haven Museum. New Haven Colony Historical Society. p. 26.
- ^ "Connecticut Fifth---Official Report: Killed, Wounded and Missing". Hartford Daily Courant. 2 June 1862. p. 2. ProQuest 553379116.
- ^ "News of the Day". The New Hartford Tribune. 20 June 1884. p. 4.
