In addition to his career as a state politician, Williamson served as justice of the peace, a member of the Franklin County Board of Education. Between 1881 and 1884 Williamson founded two newspapers: The Banner and The North Carolina Gazette. The former was the newspaper of the North Carolina Industrial Association, of which Williamson served as secretary.
In addition to his work as a state politician, Williamson held various roles including justice of the peace and membership on the Franklin County Board of Education. Between 1881 and 1884, Williamson founded two newspapers: The Banner and The North Carolina Gazette. The Banner was closely tied to the North Carolina Industrial Association, which Williamson led as secretary.