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![Williams, Edith](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Edith Williams, a Republican, was elected the Gilpin County School Superintendent in 1916. She was re-elected in 1918 defeating Ella Dickerson, the Democratic candidate. Williams was married and had children. They lived in Central City during her two terms of office, 1915 through 1918.