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James Williams, father of Roger Williams Dies

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Fri 18 Jan 2019
Published 7 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
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James Williams, father of Roger Williams Dies

Nov 1621

The father of Roger Williams Dies in November 1621. Roger’s father James Williams was a merchant tailor in London, England. He was probably born at St. Albans, Hertfordshire. In about 1590 he married Alice Pemberton, and soon after moved to and went into business in London. He died in November 1621, leaving his property to his wife and children including Roger. When James died he made provisions for the distribution of money and bread among the poor on the day or day following his funeral.

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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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