Jonathan Williams (engineer)
American military officer (1750-1815)
Biography
Jonathan Williams (May 20, 1750 – May 16, 1815) was an American military officer, engineer, and politician. He served as the first superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1801 to 1803 and from 1805 to 1812. He served as chief of engineers of the United States Army Corps of Engineers from 1802 to 1803 and from 1805 to 1812. He led the construction of fortifications in New York Harbor from 1807 to 1811, including Castle Williams, the first casemated battery in the United States. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania in 1815 but died before the 14th United States Congress assembled.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- United States representative
- Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
Family
- Children
- Christine Williams Biddle
- Parents
- Grace Williams
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- Jonathan Williams (engineer) died on May 16, 1815 at the age of 63.
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- Jonathan Williams (engineer) was born on May 20, 1751.
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- Jonathan Williams (engineer) was born in Boston.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Jonathan Williams (engineer).
