John Williams and Company.
John Williams worked in Elijah Iles store from 1819 until 1830 when he bought the store. He became one of Springfield's most prominent businessmen. Frequently joined in on business ventures with George N. and John W. Black. Was involved in banking, railroads, mining and a watch factory.
From the description of Business records, 1830-1939. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 56434050
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| creatorOf | John Williams and Company. Business records, 1830-1939. | Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library |
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| associatedWith | Aetna Foundry and Machine Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Barclay Coal & Mining Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Black, George N. | person |
| associatedWith | Black, John W. | person |
| associatedWith | Illinois State Historical Library | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | John Willliams & Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Scully, William. | person |
| associatedWith | Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Springfield and North Western Railroad Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Springfield Electric Light and Power Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Springfield, Pana & North Western Railroad Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Springfield Public Library (Ill.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Springfield Watch Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Williams, John, 1808-1890. | person |
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| Illinois--Logan County |
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| Coal mines and mining |
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