13 Facts About Guinn Williams

Guinn Terrell Williams was an American banker and politician.

Guinn Williams's son was the actor Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.

Guinn Williams moved with his parents to Nocona, Texas in 1876, and they soon relocated to Decatur in Wise County.

Guinn Williams attended the public schools of Wise County, and then received his qualification as a school teacher.

Guinn Williams taught for several terms, and attended Transylvania College in Lexington, Kentucky.

In 1922, Williams was elected to the 67th Congress, filling the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Lucian W Parrish.

Guinn Williams was reelected to the 68th Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, and served from May 22,1922 to March 3,1933.

Guinn Williams was chairman of the Committee on Territories in the 72nd Congress.

Guinn Williams was an advocate of independence for the Philippines, and statehood for Hawaii.

Guinn Williams was active in the Methodist churches of Decatur and San Angelo, and was an officer of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Texas.

Guinn Williams was a 32nd degree Mason, and his Masonic activities included creating an educational fund that enabled six to ten male residents of the Masonic Orphanage in Fort Worth to attend college each year.

Guinn Williams died in San Angelo, Texas on January 9,1948.

Guinn Williams was interred in Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, Texas.