Ephraim Williams
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Ephraim Williams Jr. (March 7, 1715 [O.S. February 24, 1714][1][2] ā September 8, 1755) was a soldier and land owner from the Province of Massachusetts Bay who was killed in the French and Indian War. He was the benefactor of Williams College, located in northwestern Massachusetts. The school's athletic programs, the Ephs, are named after Williams.
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Ephraim Williams | |
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Born | (1715-03-07)March 7, 1715 |
Died | September 8, 1755(1755-09-08) (aged 40) |
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Nationality | British American |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, land owner |
Known for | Benefactor of Williams College |
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