Moses O. Williamson
Moses O. Williamson | |
|---|---|
Moses O. Williamson, c. 1900 | |
| 23rd Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office 1901–1903 | |
| Governor | John R. Tanner Richard Yates Jr. |
| Preceded by | Floyd K. Whittemore |
| Succeeded by | Fred A. Busse |
| President of the Swedish American Republican League of Illinois | |
| Assumed office 1897 | |
| Knox County Clerk | |
| Assumed office 1890 | |
| Knox County Treasurer | |
| Assumed office 1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1850 At sea, Atlantic Ocean |
| Died | February 24, 1935 (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse | Mary Driggs (m. 1871) |
| Children | 2 daughters (Addie, Nellie) |
| Occupation | Harness maker, politician |
Moses O. Williamson (July 14, 1850 – February 24, 1935) was a Swedish American politician, born at sea. Williamson apprenticed and then practiced as a harness maker from 1866 to 1890. During this time, he rose in local politics to county treasurer and clerk. In 1900, Williamson was elected Illinois Treasurer as a Republican, serving a two-year term.