James Williams facts for kids

James Williams is a very common name, so many different people throughout history have been called James Williams! This page helps you find out about some of the famous people who share this name. They come from all sorts of backgrounds, including entertainment, sports, military, and politics.

Entertainment

Some people named James Williams have made their mark in the world of entertainment.

Photographers and Filmmakers

• James J. Williams (1853–1926) was an English photographer. He captured many moments in history with his camera.
• James Dixon Williams (1877–1934) was an American film producer. He helped create movies during the early days of cinema.

Musicians

• James Williams (musician) (1951–2004) was an American jazz pianist. He was known for his amazing musical talent.
• James D-Train Williams (born 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for his powerful voice.
• James K. Williams is a Liberian rapper. He uses music to tell stories and share messages.

Military Heroes

Several brave individuals named James Williams have served in the military.

American Heroes

• James Williams (Revolutionary War) (1740–1780) was a colonel from South Carolina. He fought bravely during the American Revolutionary War.
• James Monroe Williams (1833–1907) was an American Civil War soldier. He played a part in this important time in American history.
• James E. Williams (1930–1999) was a hero in the U.S. Navy. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery in the military.
• James A. Williams (born 1932) is a U.S. Army Lieutenant General. This is a very high rank in the army.
• James L. Williams was a Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division. He led many Marines.

Elephant Expert

• James Howard Williams (1897–1958) was a British soldier. He was also a famous elephant expert who worked in Burma (now Myanmar). He was known for his deep understanding of elephants.

Leaders and Public Servants

Many people named James Williams have served their communities and countries in politics and public service.

U.S. Representatives

• James Wray Williams (1792–1842) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland. He helped make laws for his state and country.
• James D. Williams (1808–1880) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
• James Williams (Delaware politician) (1825–1899) was also a U.S. Representative.
• James R. Williams (1850–1923) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Mayors and State Officials

• James E. Williams (mayor) (1826–1900) was the mayor of Atlanta after the American Civil War. He helped rebuild the city.
• James M. Williams (1850–1909) served in both the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate. He helped create laws for Ohio.
• James Williams (Ohio Auditor) (1822–1892) was a Republican who worked as an auditor in Ohio.

Other Public Figures

• James Williams (ambassador) (1796–1869) was an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. He represented his country in another part of the world.
• James Edwin Williams (1856–1917) was a British trade unionist. He worked to improve conditions for workers.
• James Williams (labor leader) is an American president of a painters' union. He advocates for painters' rights.

Religious Figures

Some individuals named James Williams have dedicated their lives to religion.

• James Williams (priest) (1790–1872) was a Welsh clergyman.
• James Williams (bishop) (1825–1892) was a Canadian Church of England bishop.
• James Kendrick Williams (born 1936) is an American Catholic bishop.

Sports Stars

Many athletes named James Williams have excelled in different sports.

Football Players

• James Williams (American football) (1928–2015) played football for Rice University.
• James Williams (defensive back) (born 1967) played for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
• Jamie Williams (American football) (born 1960) was an NFL tight end.
• James O. Williams (born 1968) played for the Chicago Bears.
• James Williams (linebacker) (born 1968) was another American football player.
• Jimmy Williams (footballer, born 1982) is an English footballer.
• James Williams (Welsh footballer) (1885–1916) was a Welsh footballer.
• James Williams (Australian footballer) (born 1937) played Australian rules football.
• James Williams-Richardson (born 1988) is an international footballer from Anguilla.

Other Sports

• James Williams (baseball) was a co-owner of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
• James Williams (basketball) (born 1979) is an American basketball player.
• Fly Williams (James Williams, born 1953) is a famous American basketball player.
• James Williams (British fencer) (born 1966) is a British fencer.
• James Leighman Williams (born 1985) is an American fencer.
• James Williams (cricketer) (born 1973) is a Welsh cricketer.
• James Williams (field hockey) (1878–1929) was a British field hockey player.

Other Notable People

Here are some other interesting people named James Williams.

• James Miller Williams (1818–1890) was a Canadian oil businessman. He was important in the early oil industry.
• James Nelson Williams (1837–1915) was a New Zealand runholder, orchardist, and entrepreneur. He helped develop land in New Zealand.
• James Leon Williams (1852–1932) was an American dental researcher. He made important discoveries about teeth.
• James Steele Williams (1896–1957) was an American paleontologist. He studied fossils and ancient life.
• James Wilson Williams (born 1982) is an American academic. Academics are people who teach and do research at universities.
• James Oladipo Williams (died 1999) was a Nigerian jurist and judge. He worked in the legal system.
• James F. Williams is an American librarian at the University of Colorado.
• James H. Williams Jr. is an American mechanical engineer from MIT.
• The USS James E. Williams is a powerful Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. It is named after the Medal of Honor recipient, James E. Williams.

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See also

• Jim Williams (disambiguation)
• William James (disambiguation)