age of roger williams
Williams went to England in 1643 to obtain a charter for Rhode Island and again in 1651–54 to have it confirmed, during which visit he became a friend of the poet John Milton. He was the first president of Rhode Island under its charter and until his death always held some public office. Congressman Roger Williams. In the United States Congress, Roger Williams represents the 25th congressional district of Texas which stretches from Tarrant County in the north to Hays County in the south and includes much of the Texas Hill Country and Austin. John Roger Williams. (1949-09-13) September 13, 1949 (age 67) John Roger Williams (born September 13, 1949) is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Texas's 25th congressional district since 2013. Previously, he served under Governor Rick Perry as Secretary of State of Texas from November 2004 to July 1, 2007. Williams was born around 1600 in England. He was a smart guy—he excelled in reading, religion, writing, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Dutch, French, logical thinking, and public speaking. His parents raised him to follow the Church of England, but he became a Puritan minister. Skip to main content. In the United States Congress, Roger Williams represents the 25th congressional district of Texas which stretches from Tarrant County in the north to Hays County in the south and includes much of the Texas Hill Country and Austin. Outside of legislating, Williams’ love of baseball has followed him to the Capitol. Williams is the chair of the bipartisan Congressional Baseball Caucus and coach of the Republican Congressional Baseball Team. Providence, Rhode Island. Roger Williams, (born 1603?, London, England—died January 27/March 15, 1683, Providence, Rhode Island [U.S.]) English colonist in New England, founder of the colony of Rhode Island and pioneer of religious liberty. Consequently, in January 1636 Williams set out for Narragansett Bay, and in the spring, on land purchased from the Narragansett Indians, he founded the town of Providence and the colony of Rhode Island. Providence became a haven for Anabaptists, Quakers, and others whose beliefs were denied public expression. Early life, education, and business career[edit] Williams was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1949 and reared in Fort Worth. He was a star baseball player for Texas Christian University (TCU) from 1968 to 1971 and attempted to play professionally with the Atlanta Braves farm team. Representing the 25th District of Texas. In the United States Congress, Roger Williams represents the 25th congressional district of Texas which stretches from Tarrant County in the north to Hays County in the south and includes much of the Texas Hill Country and Austin.
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