George Washington Baines

The Reverend George Washington Baines
Portrait of G. W. Baines
3rd President of Baylor University
In office 1861–1863
Preceded by	Rufus Columbus Burleson
Succeeded by	William Carey Crane
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Carroll County
In office November 7, 1842 – February 4, 1843
Personal details
Born	(1809-12-29)December 29, 1809 Chowan County[1] or Perquimans County,[2] North Carolina, U.S.
Died	December 28, 1882(1882-12-28) (aged 72) Belton, Texas, U.S.
Cause of death	Malaria
Resting place	Old Salado Graveyard, Salado, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Melissa Ann Butler ​ ​ (m. 1840; died 1865)​ Cynthia W. Williams ​ ​ (m. 1865; died 1882)​
Children	9, including Joseph
Relatives	Lyndon Baines Johnson (great-grandson)
Alma mater	University of Alabama
Profession	Baptist preacher journalist politician
Known for	Co-founding Baylor University
Awards	Honorary A.M. degree from Baylor University

George Washington Baines (December 29, 1809 – December 28, 1882) was an American politician, Baptist preacher, journalist, slaveowner, and educator. He was a co-founder, and the third president of Baylor University, while the university was located in Independence, Texas.

He was the maternal great-grandfather of the 36th U.S. president, Lyndon Baines Johnson.