Benjamin Williams
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Benjamin Williams (January 1, 1751 – July 20, 1814) was the 11th and 14th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina, from 1799 to 1802 and from 1807 to 1808. He was the first of two North Carolina Governors since the American Revolution to serve nonconsecutive terms.
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Benjamin Williams | |
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11th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office November 23, 1799 – December 6, 1802 | |
Preceded by | William Richardson Davie |
Succeeded by | John Ashe (Elect) |
14th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office December 1, 1807 – December 12, 1808 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Alexander |
Succeeded by | David Stone |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Nathan Bryan |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1809 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1751-01-01)January 1, 1751 Johnston County, Province of North Carolina, British America |
Died | July 20, 1814(1814-07-20) (aged 63) Moore County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
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