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Edward Porter Williams (May 10, 1843 – May 4, 1903) was an American businessman who co-founded the Sherwin-Williams Company with Henry Sherwin.

Early life

Born in Cleveland, Ohio he attended a local high school, then received a bachelor's and master's degree from Case Western Reserve University.

Civil War

Edward and his brother Charles joined the Army in 1864. They were assigned to Company B, 85th Ohio Volunteers and held a short term assignment at Camp Chase guarding Confederate prisoners. Though their enlistment had ended, they were then shipped down The Mississippi River to participate in the Battle of Vicksburg. Later he mustered out at Columbus, Ohio.

Family

Edward married Mary Louise Mason. Children: Edward Mason Williams, Sarah Williams Garfield (Abrahm Garfield).

Business

Edward P. Williams was Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of the company at the time of his death.

Burial

Edward Porter Williams is burred at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.

References

Hallett, Anthony; Hallett, Diane. (1997). Entrepreneur Magazine Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs, Wiley, pp. 420–421. ISBN 0-471-17536-6.