William H. Roane

William Henry Roane
United States Senator
from Virginia
In office
March 14, 1837 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byRichard E. Parker
Succeeded byWilliam S. Archer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817
Preceded byJohn Roane
Succeeded byRobert S. Garnett
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1812-1815
Personal details
Born(1787-09-17)September 17, 1787
Hanover County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 11, 1845(1845-05-11) (aged 57)
Tree Hill, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican, Democratic
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
ProfessionPolitician

William Henry Roane (September 17, 1787 – May 11, 1845) was a politician from Virginia who served in the Virginia House of Delegates, the United States House of Representatives, and the United States Senate. He was the son of Judge Spencer Roane and the grandson of Founding Father Patrick Henry.