William Gaston

  • American

North Carolina statesman, notable for persuading North Carolina to remove Catholic discrimination from North Carolina law, serving as a US Representative and writing The Old North State, the official North Carolina state song.

Notable Position Organization From To
Member Catholic Church

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Coor-Gaston House New Bern
1778/09/19 Born Significant Date William Gaston's Birthday
1792/01/02 Classes begin with 2 students First student to enroll at Georgetown College Georgetown University Washington, DC Founding of Georgetown University
1844/01/23 Died Significant Date
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