Wholesale druggist; born, Anglesea, Wales, July 23, 1846; son of William and Emma (Prytherch) Williams; educated in parish school, Anglesea, grammar school, Liverpool, and preparatory school, Birmingham, Eng.; came to America, 1868; married at Detroit, Dec. 7, 1882, Olive Farrand. Has been continuously identified with wholesale druggist business, at Detroit, since May 16, 1868, and is resident of Farrand, Williams & Clark (organized in 1890, incorporated, 1902). Also director Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. Republican. resbyterian (trustee First Presbyterian Church). Club: Country. Receation: Golf. Office: 11-I7 Larned St., E. Residence: 457 Woodward Avenue.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

Born, Anglesey, North Wales; son of William and Dorothy (Lewis) Williams; educated in private schools and in public schools of Detroit and Waukesha, Wis.; married at Niles, Mich., Maria L. Murray. Began active career in drug store of Jacob S. Farrand, 1853, and became associated as partner in the business, the title of the firm becoming Farrand, Sheley & Co., and later Farrand, WilIiams & Co.; Mr. Farrand disposed of his interests and the firm became Williams, Sheley & Brooks, about 1892; consolidated various interests and incorporated under present title of Williams-Davis-Brooks & Hinchman Sons, known as the Michigan Drug Co. One of the organizers and director Commercial National Bank; one of the organizers and trustee Detroit College of Medicine. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association. Clubs: Country Club of Detroit and Grosse Pointe Farms. Recreation: Golf. Office: 26 Congress St., Residence: 550 Jefferson Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis