by Bruce P. Stark (Author)

This is a biography of William Williams, a merchant, a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. As the son of a minister, Williams studied theology and law at Harvard, and throughout his life religion was a great influence on his political presence.

Author Biography

Bruce P. Stark (Ph. D., The University of Connecticut) is Assistant Professor of History at the Southeastern Branch of the University of Connecticut. He has contributed numerous articles to historical journals.