William Gaston

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

William J. Gaston (September 19, 1778 – January 23, 1844) was a jurist and United States Representative from North Carolina. He was 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.