Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of John J. Williams
"Conscience of the Senate"
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2010
1. Home of John J. Williams Marker
Inscription.
Home of John J. Williams. "Conscience of the Senate". Born May 17, 1904, John J, Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Sussex County, Delaware. After completing his education in local public schools, he established the Millsboro Feed Company with his brother in 1922. Rapid growth of the poultry industry resulted in the success of this enterprise and subsequent expansion of his business interests. A Republican, Williams was first elected to the United States Senate in 1946. He soon rose to prominence with his exposure of widespread fraud in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. During his distinguished career in the Senate his efforts to eliminate waste and corruption and his reputation for integrity earned him the praise of his peers and the gratitude of the citizens that he served so well. Following retirement in 1971, he continued to reside here until his death on January 11, 1988. In 1990, the home which he and his wife Elsie had constructed in 1927 was conveyed to Delaware Technical and Community College following her death.
Born May 17, 1904, John J, Williams was
a native and lifelong resident of Sussex
County, Delaware. After completing his
education in local public schools, he
established the Millsboro Feed Company
with his brother in 1922. Rapid growth of
the poultry industry resulted in the
success of this enterprise and subsequent
expansion of his business interests. A
Republican, Williams was first elected to
the United States Senate in 1946. He soon
rose to prominence with his exposure of
widespread fraud in the Bureau of Internal
Revenue. During his distinguished career
in the Senate his efforts to eliminate waste
and corruption and his reputation for
integrity earned him the praise of his peers
and the gratitude of the citizens that he
served so well. Following retirement in 1971,
he continued to reside here until his death on
January 11, 1988. In 1990, the home which he
and his wife Elsie had constructed in 1927 was
conveyed to Delaware Technical and Community
College following her death.
Erected 2007 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-212.)
. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1907.
Location. 38° 35.52′ N, 75° 17.52′ W. Marker is in Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of West State Street and Washington Street (Delaware Route 30), on the right when traveling west on West State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millsboro DE 19966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . John James "Whispering Willie" Williams , Wikipedia entry. businessman and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served four terms as U.S. Senator from Delaware. (Submitted on November 14, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Official congressional portrait
2. Delaware Senator John J. Williams
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2010
3. Home of John J. Williams, seen today
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 13, 2010
4. Home of John J. Williams Marker, at the intersection West State Street and Washington Street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
