gershom mott williams (february 11, 1857 – april 14, 1923) was first episcopalian bishop of marquette. he was a church journalist, author, and translator. williams graduated from cornell university and received his master's degree and doctor of divinity from hobart college. although he passed the bar in 1879, williams began an extensive career in the episcopal clergy, having positions in buffalo, milwaukee, and detroit before being made bishop. he was involved in many church commissions, include preparation and attendance at the lambeth conference of 1908.