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James Williams Bio (1562-1620); Father of Roger Williams of Providence

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Author and Natural Philosopher

Fri 5 Dec 2025
Published 6 years ago.
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James Williams Bio (1562-1620); Father of Roger Williams of Providence

By Michael Alan Prestwood
Fri 5 Dec 2025
2 min read

Biography: James Williams was born to Agnes Audley and Mark Williams. He was the father of Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island.

Birth: 1562

1617: Close Family Friend Margery Pate Will

The will of Margery Pate mentions the complete family unit of James Williams and Alice Pemberton. This confirmation of their family unit further establishes relationships and locations. The fact that she left 20 shillings to each member of the family strongly indicates Margery Pate was a close family friend.

1620: Death

James passed away on September 7, 1620, in London, London, England, at the age of 58.

1620: Will

1628: Death of Daughter Catherine

His daughter Catherine died in 8 years later in 1628.

1634: Death of Wife

His wife Alice lived another 14 years after his passing.

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Michael Alan Prestwood
Author & Natural Philosopher
Prestwood writes on science-first philosophy, with particular attention to the convergence of disciplines. Drawing on his TST Framework, his work emphasizes rational inquiry grounded in empirical observation while engaging questions at the edges of established knowledge. With TouchstoneTruth positioned as a living touchstone, this work aims to contribute reliable, evolving analysis in an emerging AI era where the credibility of information is increasingly contested.
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