Biography of William Williams 1st Baronet 1634-1700
Paternal Family Tree: Williams Wynn
In 1634 William Williams 1st Baronet was born to Hugh Williams and Emma Dolben. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford University.
On 14 Apr 1664 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 30) and Margaret Kyffin were married. They had four sons and one daughter.
Around 1665 [his son] William Williams-Wynn 2nd Baronet was born to William Williams 1st Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Margaret Kyffin.
In 1673 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 39) sat unsuccessfully for MP Chester in a by-election.
In 1675 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Chester in a by-election.
In 1680 and 1681 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 47) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons.
In 1685 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Montgomeryshire. His return was cancelled on petition, on the grounds that the contributory boroughs had no opportunity of voting. The prosecution resumed, and he was fined £10,000. He was also fined £20,000 after similar action was instigated by the Earl of Peterborough (age 63). Supporters worked on his behalf, including the Earl of Rochester (age 42); subsequently, £8,000 was accepted as full payment for the former fine, and Peterborough accepted a token payment for the latter after persuasion from James, now king.
In 1687 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 53) was appointed Solicitor General.
On 06 Jun 1687 [his son] William Williams-Wynn 2nd Baronet (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Thelwall were married.
In Jun 1688 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.
In 1689 and 1681 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 47) was elected MP Beaumaris.
On 11 Jul 1700 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 66) died. He was buried at Llansilin. His son [his son] William Williams-Wynn 2nd Baronet (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.