George S. Williams

George S. Williams
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941
Preceded by	William F. Allen
Succeeded by	Philip A. Traynor
Personal details
Born	October 21, 1877 Ocean View, Delaware
Died	November 22, 1961 (aged 84) Millsboro, Delaware
Political party	Republican
Residence	Millsboro, Delaware
Alma mater	Dickinson College
Occupation	manager

George Short Williams (October 21, 1877 – November 22, 1961) was an American office administrator and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.

Early life and family

Williams was born in Ocean View, Delaware. He attended the public schools and Wilmington Conference Academy, in Dover, Delaware, and graduated from Dickinson College, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1900.

Professional and political career

Williams was an instructor at Ironwood, Michigan High School from 1902 until 1904. He then became engaged in the lumber business in Delaware and North Carolina from 1905 until 1923. He was also interested in banking. Williams was Mayor of Millsboro, Delaware from 1921 until 1927, Treasurer of the State of Delaware from 1929 until 1933, President of the State Board of Education from 1927 until 1934, and deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner from 1935 until 1937. In 1940 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention.

Williams was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1938, defeating incumbent Democrat U.S. Representative William F. Allen. He served in the Republican minority in the 76th Congress, and lost his bid for a second term in 1940 to Democrat, Philip A. Traynor. Williams served from January 3, 1939 until January 3, 1941, during the second administration of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Subsequently he was the Delaware Motor Vehicle Commissioner from 1941 until 1946 and then was an administrative aide to U.S. Senator John J. Williams from 1947 until 1959.

Death and legacy

Williams died at Millsboro, Delaware. He is buried in the Union Cemetery at Georgetown, Delaware, located at South Race Street. Take Route 113 south to Route 9 east into Georgetown. Follow Route 9 through the roundabout in center of town, then go right on South Race Street. Union Cemetery is at dead end.

Almanac

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. The State Treasurer takes office the third Tuesday of January for a two-year term. U.S. Representatives take office January 3 and also have a two-year term.

+ Public Offices
Office	Type	Location	Began office	Ended office	notes
Mayor	Executive	Millsboro	1921	1923
Mayor	Executive	Millsboro	1923	1925
Mayor	Executive	Millsboro	1925	1927
State Treasurer	Executive	Dover	January 15, 1929	January 15, 1931
State Treasurer	Executive	Dover	January 15, 1931	January 15, 1933
U.S. Representative	Legislature	Washington	January 3, 1939	January 3, 1941

United States Congressional service

Dates	Congress	Chamber	Majority	President	Committees	Class/District
1939–1941	76th	U.S. House	Democratic	Franklin D. Roosevelt		at-large

Election results

Year	Office		Subject	Party	Votes	%		Opponent	Party	Votes	%
1938	U.S. Representative		George S. Williams	Republican	60,661	56%		William F. Allen	Democratic	46,989	43%
1940	U.S. Representative		George S. Williams	Republican	64,384	48%		Philip A. Traynor	Democratic	68,205	51%

References

• Carter, Richard B. (2001). Clearing New Ground, The Life of John G. Townsend, Jr. Wilmington, Delaware: The Delaware Heritage Press. ISBN 0-924117-20-6.

External links

• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Delaware's Members of Congress
• The Political Graveyard

Places with more information

• Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; [phone]
• University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; [phone]
• Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware [phone].