William H. Winder

William H. Winder
William H. Winder
Born	(1775-02-18)February 18, 1775 Somerset County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	May 24, 1824(1824-05-24) (aged 49) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1812-1815
Rank	Brigadier General
Battles/wars	War of 1812 Battle of Stoney Creek Battle of Bladensburg
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania
Children	John H. Winder
Relations	Levin Winder (uncle)

William Henry Winder (February 18, 1775 – May 24, 1824) was an American soldier and a Maryland lawyer. He was a controversial general in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, as a brigadier general, he led American troops in their disastrous defeat at the Battle of Bladensburg, which led to the Burning of Washington by British troops. Winder was court-martialed for his role in the battle, but acquitted of any wrongdoing. He later became a leading attorney of the Baltimore bar.