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William Roger Williams (September 22, 1933 – September 4, 2019) was an American politician from Georgia. He served two separate times in the Georgia House of Representatives—first as a Democrat, and then from 2001 to 2013 as a Republican. Early life and education Williams was born into an Episcopalian family in Gainesville, Georgia, in 1933. After graduating from North Georgia College in 1954, he joined the United States Army, eventually rising to the rank of captain. In his final two years in the Army, Williams went to South Vietnam as a member of a Military Assistance Advisory Group. After departing the military, Williams moved to Dalton, Georgia, where he began a career in finance. He eventually became president of the Whitfield Finance Co. Political career In 1976, Williams ran successfully for the Georgia House of Representatives in a district that included parts of Walker and Whitfield counties. He served as in the chamber as a Democrat until 1987. After five terms, Williams switched to the Republican Party and attempted to run for the Georgia State Senate. He lost narrowly on three occasions: first in 1986, then again in 1988 and 1992.

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“Enforced uniformity confounds civil and religious liberty and denies the principles of Christianity and civility. No man shall be required to worship or maintain a worship against his will.”
— As quoted in The Great Quotations on Religious Freedom (1991) edited by Albert J. Menendez and Edd Doerr
“The natives are very exact and punctual in the bounds of their lands, belonging to this or that prince or people, even to a river, brook, &c. And I have known them make bargain and sale amongst themselves for a small piece or quantity of ground ; notwithstanding a sinful opinion amongst many, that christians have right to heathen's land.”
— Ch. 16 "Of the Earth and the Fruits thereof."
“Men's consciences ought in no sort to be violated, urged, or constrained. And whenever men have attempted any thing by this violent course, whether openly or by secret means, the issue has been pernicious, and the cause of great and wonderful innovations in the principallest and mightiest kingdoms and countries...”
— "Address to Parliament"

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Notable quotes

“Enforced uniformity confounds civil and religious liberty and denies the principles of Christianity and civility. No man shall be required to worship or maintain a worship against his will.”
— As quoted in The Great Quotations on Religious Freedom (1991) edited by Albert J. Menendez and Edd Doerr
“The natives are very exact and punctual in the bounds of their lands, belonging to this or that prince or people, even to a river, brook, &c. And I have known them make bargain and sale amongst themselves for a small piece or quantity of ground ; notwithstanding a sinful opinion amongst many, that christians have right to heathen's land.”
— Ch. 16 "Of the Earth and the Fruits thereof."
“Men's consciences ought in no sort to be violated, urged, or constrained. And whenever men have attempted any thing by this violent course, whether openly or by secret means, the issue has been pernicious, and the cause of great and wonderful innovations in the principallest and mightiest kingdoms and countries...”
— "Address to Parliament"

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.

Overview

William Roger Williams (September 22, 1933 – September 4, 2019) was an American politician from Georgia. He served two separate times in the Georgia House of Representatives—first as a Democrat, and then from 2001 to 2013 as a Republican. Early life and education Williams was born into an Episcopalian family in Gainesville, Georgia, in 1933. After graduating from North Georgia College in 1954, he joined the United States Army, eventually rising to the rank of captain. In his final two years in the Army, Williams went to South Vietnam as a member of a Military Assistance Advisory Group. After departing the military, Williams moved to Dalton, Georgia, where he began a career in finance. He eventually became president of the Whitfield Finance Co. Political career In 1976, Williams ran successfully for the Georgia House of Representatives in a district that included parts of Walker and Whitfield counties. He served as in the chamber as a Democrat until 1987. After five terms, Williams switched to the Republican Party and attempted to run for the Georgia State Senate. He lost narrowly on three occasions: first in 1986, then again in 1988 and 1992.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

William Roger Williams (September 22, 1933 – September 4, 2019) was an American politician from Georgia. He served two separate times in the Georgia House of Representatives—first as a Democrat, and then from 2001 to 2013 as a Republican.

Not who you're looking for? Others named Roger Williams: English Baptist theologian and author (1603–1683) · Welsh mercenary · American industrial chemist (1890–1978) · Welsh academic

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