Thomas H. Williams (California)

For other people with this name, see Thomas H. Williams (disambiguation).

Thomas H. Williams (May 18, 1828 – 1886) served as Attorney General of California, 1858-1862. He was the seventh person to hold that office.

Personal information

Williams was born in Monticello, Kentucky on May 18, 1828.^[1]

Career

Upon becoming Attorney General of California, Williams quickly became involved in corporate oversight especially because of the first acts to be passed by California legislatures. These initial acts placed regulations on corporations and businesses. Williams focused much of his efforts in helping the controller in tax litigation. However, Williams later regretted his strong interest in tax litigation due to the excessive increase in taxes imposed on his personal office.^[1]

Death

Thomas H. Williams died in San Francisco in 1886.^[1]

External links

Brief biography, from the California Attorney General

References

1 2 3 "Thomas H. WIlliams". State of California Department of Justice. Retrieved 17 August 2012.

Legal offices
Preceded by William T. Wallace	Attorney General of California 1858–1862	Succeeded by Frank M. Pixley

Attorneys General of California

Kewen McDougall Hastings McConnell Stewart Wallace Williams Pixley McCullough Hamilton Love Hamilton A. Hart Marshall Johnson W. Hart Fitzgerald Ford Webb Warren Kenny Howser P. Brown Mosk Lynch Younger Deukmejian Van de Kamp Lungren Lockyer J. Brown Harris Becerra (Designate)

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