William Staughton (January 4, 1770 – December 12, 1829) was a Baptist clergyman, educator, and music composer. He was also a Chaplain of the United States Senate and the first President of Columbian College from 1821-1827, which is the original name and oldest division (1821) of The George Washington University.[1]
- ^ Guide to the William Staughton Collection, 1795-1964, Special Collections Research Center, Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library, The George Washington University