Frederick George Hilary Williams (January 13, 1863, in Clapham, London, United Kingdom – June 16, 1944, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) was an English–Canadian journalist, writer, and historian.

"[7] One of his contributions to a popular understanding of Canadian history was his regular series of articles reviewing events that occurred on particular dates in Canada's story.

Through these articles, he was said to have done more than any other individual to make Canadians "history conscious" through his care to provide an authentic and accurate portrayal of events.

He goes into the byways of forgotten places, breathes life into the character of an earlier age and keeps before us historical dates we are too apt to forget.

[7] Williams gave historical talks to encourage an appreciation of Canadian history and was enjoyed as a speaker.

[9][10] In 1934, a Canadian 10-cent stamp featuring the 150th anniversary of the United Empire Loyalists being established in Canada was the result of William's suggestion.

[14] Williams also served as a gunner with the Montreal Garrison Artillery that was sent in 1885 to combat the North-West Rebellion in Manitoba.

Atkinson, Main Johnson and Russell Fox of The Toronto Star; George McCullagh, Hector Charlesworth, J. V. McAree and A.

A. McIntosh of The Globe and Mail, C. O. Knowles of the Evening Telegram; B. K. Sandwell, Saturday Night magazine; H. Napier Moore and Lieut.-Col. J.