James Arthur Williams
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For the American general, see James A. Williams.
James Arthur Williams (December 11, 1930 – January 14, 1990) was an American antiques dealer and a historic preservationist based in Savannah, Georgia. He played an active role in the preservation of the Savannah Historic District for over 35 years.
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Born | James Arthur Williams (1930-12-11)December 11, 1930 Gordon, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 1990(1990-01-14) (aged 59) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Historic preservationist and antiques dealer |
Known for | An early leader in the Savannah, Georgia, historic preservation movement, as well as the main character in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book and movie |
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Williams is the main character in John Berendt's book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, published four years after his death in 1990. After four trials for an alleged murder that occurred in his house in 1981, he was acquitted in 1989.