Gaston, William, 1778-1844
Dates
- Existence: 1778 - 1844
Biography
William J. Gaston (September 19, 1778 – January 23, 1844) was a jurist and United States Representative from North Carolina. Gaston is the author of the official state song of North Carolina, "The Old North State". Gaston County, North Carolina, created just after his death, was named for him, as later were the city of Gastonia, North Carolina, artificial Lake Gaston, and the Gaston Hall auditorium at his alma mater, Georgetown University.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Gaston letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 830212
Webster Mss 830212
Date(s):
1830-03-12
Abstract
In English.