Israel Williams
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Israel Williams (1709–1788) was an American educator and judge who founded Williams College[1] in 1793 by bequest of Ephraim Williams. Williams and John Worthington were the executors of the will.
Israel Williams was half-brother of Elisha Williams.
References
- ^ "Capt. Israel Williams". nps.gov. nps.gov. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
External links
- Ephraim Williams. Letter to Israel Williams, July 21, 1755
- The Founding of Williams College.
- Israel Williams Papers 1728-1785
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