Williams, Elisha (1694-08-24 - 1755-07-24)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 495
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-543)
Name
Elisha Williams
Title
Mr
Gender
Male
Lived
b. 1694-08-24 d. 1755-07-24 (new)
Associated Places
Source of Data (Contributor name)

Anne James

Biographical Sources Consulted

Annals of the American Pulpit, v. 1, pp. 281-2.

Other note

Williams was the son of William Williams. He graduated from Harvard College in 1711 and was ordained at Newington, Connecticut. He served as rector of Yale College 1726-1739.

GEMMS record created
May 16, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024