Due to the vague references and common name, nothing is know of Henry Williams other than that he was arrested for sodomy in San Francisco in September of 1862 and released a few weeks later when the bill was "ignored", meaning they did not have enough evidence to put convict.
Daily Alta California (San Francisco, California) - September 17, 1862
Henry Williams, charged with sodomy, will undergo an examined on Friday next.
Daily Alta California (San Francisco, California) - September 20, 1862
In the case of Henry Williams, charged with sodomy, an examination was waived, and the case sent before the Court of Sessions for trial.
Daily Alta California (San Francisco, California) - October 5, 1862
Court of Sessions
BILLS IGNORED: Charges against Henry Williams for a nameless offence… was ignored.
