George Watterston

George Watterston
George Watterston
3rd Librarian of Congress
In office
1815–1829
PresidentJames Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Preceded byPatrick Magruder
Succeeded byJohn Silva Meehan
Personal details
Born(1783-10-23)October 23, 1783
New York Harbor, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 1854(1854-02-04) (aged 70)
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery
Alma materCharlotte Hall Military Academy

George Watterston (October 23, 1783 – February 4, 1854) was the third Librarian of the United States Congress from 1815 to 1829.[1]

  1. ^ Appleton's Cyclopedia, Vol. VI, p. 395