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John J. Williams (politician)

John J. Williams
Williams while serving, c. 1959
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
January 3, 1947 – December 31, 1970
Preceded byJames M. Tunnell
Succeeded byWilliam Roth
Personal details
Born
John James Williams

(1904-05-17)May 17, 1904
Frankford, Delaware, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 1988(1988-01-11) (aged 83)
Lewes, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElsie Steele
ResidenceMillsboro, Delaware
OccupationBusinessman

John James "Whispering Willie"[1] Williams (May 17, 1904 – January 11, 1988) was an American businessman and politician from Millsboro, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party and served four terms as U.S. senator from Delaware from 1947 to 1970.


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