William Gaston
(1778-1844)
American politician
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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 splendid Gaston Hall auditorium at his alma mater, Georgetown University.
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19 September 1778 New Bern, North Carolina
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| Died |
23 January 1844 (aged 65) Raleigh, North Carolina
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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