John R. Williams

John R. Williams
1st Mayor of Detroit, second charter
In office 1824–1825
Preceded by	New Title
Succeeded by	Henry Jackson Hunt
In office 1830–1830
Preceded by	Jonathan Kearsley
Succeeded by	Marshall Chapin
In office 1844–1847
Preceded by	Zina Pitcher
Succeeded by	James A. Van Dyke
Personal details
Born	(1782-05-04)May 4, 1782 Detroit, Quebec, British America
Died	October 20, 1854(1854-10-20) (aged 72) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

John R. Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854^[1]) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is best known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan, after the city's reincorporation. In total, he served as Detroit's mayor for five other terms. He also was a brigadier general in the United States Army during the Black Hawk War.