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R. Norris Williams
1891Jan, 29

R. Norris Williams

R. Norris Williams, Swiss-American tennis player and banker (d. 1968)
Richard "Dick" Norris Williams II (January 29, 1891 – June 2, 1968), generally known as R. Norris Williams, was an American tennis player and RMS Titanic survivor.

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