Biographies
LINCOLN P. WILLIAMS
A son of Francis O. A. and Fanny (Timmins) Williams, Lincoln P. Williams, county auditor of
Sacramento county, was born in San Francisco, April 7,
1865. At Sacred Heart College, that city, he was educated for the responsibilities
of business life. He early learned the bookbinder's trade and in 1888 came to
Sacramento and had charge as foreman of the state bindery, which is connected
with the State Printer's Office, continuing in this capacity until January,
1903, when he assumed the duties of his present office. The first ballot that
Mr. Williams cast was for Republican candidates and he has been an active
worker for the success of the Republican party ever
since. In recognition not only of his qualifications for the office, but also
of his services as a stanch supporter of his party in its measures and
principles, he was in 1902 nominated in the county convention for the office of
county auditor and was duly elected in the fall of that year to serve for a
term of four years, 1903-07. At the close of this term he was renominated and re-elected for a second term of four years,
1907-11, when he was renominated and re-elected as
his own successor once more. His official conduct has elicited tributes to his
efficiency, fidelity, and promptness, and aside from being a faithful public
servant he is also a genial, companionable gentleman and a dependable friend.
To the honor of being a native born
citizen of California Mr. Williams adds the distinction of being an able and
popular official and one of the best-known men in Sacramento county, where,
except for a few brief absences, he has lived his active years thus far. While
he has not won great wealth or fame, he has won honor in his own country.
Quietly, contentedly and usefully he has pursued his daily walk as an efficient
and honorable public official and as a citizen of the highest principles. As
county auditor he has labored indefatigably in the performance of his duties,
with an earnest desire to win not only the commendation of his own party, but
that of his political opponents of whatever belief.
The marriage of Mr. Williams, in San
Francisco April 21, 1891, united him with Miss Ollie C. Smith, of Sacramento,
the recipient of excellent educational advantages and a lady of the highest
culture. The family which she represents is of pioneer stock, her father being
Leonard C. Smith, who was one of the early business men of Sacramento.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 969-970. Historic
Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.