This article is about the North Carolina politician. For other people with the same name, see William Gaston (disambiguation).
William Gaston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817
Preceded by
William Blackledge
Succeeded by
Jesse Slocumb
Personal details
Born
(1778-09-19)September 19, 1778 New Bern, North Carolina, US
Died
January 23, 1844(1844-01-23) (aged 65) Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Political party
Federalist, Whig
Spouses
Susan Hay
(m. 1803; died 1804)
Hannah McClure
(m. 1805; died 1813)
Eliza Ann Worthington
(m. 1816; died 1819)
Children
5
Residence(s)
Coor-Gaston House Elmwood
Education
Georgetown University
Alma mater
Princeton University
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