Williams was born in Fair Haven, Vermont on July 8, 1876.

From 1906 to 1908 he was Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs (chief assistant) to Governor Fletcher D.

In 1920 he was elected to the Vermont State Senate, and served one term.

[5] In 1928 he returned to the Vermont House, and was chosen to serve as Speaker.

[7] Williams was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1934, losing the Republican nomination to Charles M.