John Elias Williams

John Elias Williams (Chinese: 文怀恩; pinyin: Wén huái ēn; 1871 – 24 March 1927) was a missionary to China, he served with the American Presbyterian Mission for 28 years.

He married Cora Lilian Caldwell, daughter of missionaries in August 1899, and sailed with her to China that same month.

[1] Williams served several years as principal of the Presbyterian Academy in Nanking, a boys' school.

Williams served as acting dean of the college of arts and science and as vice president.

[1] Williams was shot and killed by a Chinese soldier on the campus of the university, during an outbreak of violence against foreigners, now known as the Nanking Incident.