Ephraim Williams

Ephraim Williams Jr. (March 7, 1715 [O.S. February 24, 1714] – September 8, 1755) was a soldier and land owner from the Province of Massachusetts Bay who was killed in the French and Indian War. He was the benefactor of Williams College, located in northwestern Massachusetts. The school's athletic programs, the Ephs, are named after Williams.

For other people named Ephraim Williams, see Ephraim Williams (disambiguation).

Ephraim Williams
Born(1715-03-07)March 7, 1715
Newton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
DiedSeptember 8, 1755(1755-09-08) (aged 40)
at Lake George, Province of New York during the Battle of Lake George
Cause of deathKilled in action
NationalityBritish American
Occupation(s)Soldier, land owner
Known forBenefactor of Williams College
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