WILLIAM WILLIAMS

• Born: June 2, 1862
• Died: February 8, 1947
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• Profession: Lawyer, Public Official

William Williams (1862–1947) was the federal commissioner of immigration for the Port of New York, from 1902 to 1905 and again, from 1909 to 1914. His office was on Ellis Island, which was the location of the nation's most important immigrant inspection station.