Chronology

1880-1916

• The agency service of the ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO., a British shipping company, was contracted by Arthur Williams and this proved to be vital for launching his business in Brazil;

• Arthur Williams was appointed as vice-consul for Norway and Sweden in Maceio;

• In 1892, the name of the Company was changed to BOXWELL WILLIAMS & CO;

• Eight years later, the corporate name changed to WILLIAMS & CO;

• After 1916, the Company was run by Arthur Williams’ son, Maurice Griffith Williams;