Samuel Laing Williams

1857–1921 (age 64)

Lawyer

Biography

Samuel Laing Williams (1857–1921) was a pioneering lawyer whose career broke barriers, as he rose to prominence through a commitment to justice and service in Washington, D.C., during an era when African American attorneys were rare in such circles.

His burial at Lincoln Cemetery honors a trailblazer who used the practice of law to advocate for equality and the fundamental rights of all citizens.

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