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William Gaston

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American politician from North Carolina (1778-1844)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1778 to 1844 · aged 65
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William J. Gaston 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".

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Coor-Gaston House, which he bought in 1818Coor-Gaston House, which he bought in 1818Elmwood (Raleigh, North Carolina)Elmwood (Raleigh, North Carolina)Tombstone of William GastonTombstone of William Gaston

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William J. Gaston 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.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1778 to 1844 · aged 65
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