Eminent British chess player of the mid-19th century. First president of the Clifton Chess Club. Famed for the slowness of his play, an average of 2-1/2 hours per move during some matches, earning him the nickname of the Bristol Sloth. Elijah Williams a. ...
British grandmaster Howard Staunton is quoted as remarking while playing against Williams, "... Elijah, you're not just supposed to sit there - you're supposed to sit there and think!"
References
Fox and James, "The Even More Complete Chess Addict" Faber and Faber.
Elisha married (2) Eunice (5) Williams daughter of Nehemiah (4) Williams and Deborah (4) Williams on 24 Nov 1743 in Stonington, CT. Eunice was born on 20 Sep 1725 in Stonington, CT. She died on 25 Jul 1753 in Stonington, CT.
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