David Williams (Merioneth)

David Williams (30 June 1799 – 15 December 1869) was a Welsh Liberal Party politician who served for a short time as the Member of Parliament for the Merioneth constituency. Elected in 1868, he died in office the following year.

The son of David (1754-1823) and Jane Williams née Jones (1769-1834)*, he was born at Saethon in the parish of Llanfihangel Bachellaeth, Caernarfonshire. His younger sister Margaret (1801-1879) was married to the notable Welsh preacher, John Breese.

He stood unsuccessfully as Liberal candidate for Merioneth in 1859 and 1865 before being elected in 1868. His eldest son Sir Osmond Williams also represented the seat from 1900 to 1910. His youngest son was a noted doctor and his youngest daughter Alice Williams was a painter, bard and welfare worker.

Note* The Dictionary of Welsh Biography errs in citing a Margaret Williams as David's mother. Jane Jones is generally recognized as David's mother.

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