William Jeffreys Alston | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | John Gayle |
| Succeeded by | John Bragg |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1836-1837 | |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1839-1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1800 Petersburg, Georgia |
| Died | June 10, 1876 (aged 75) Magnolia, Alabama |
| Political party | Whig Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Cade Harriet Harwell Caroline Hainsworth Mary Glover Shields |
| Alma mater | Litchfield Law School |
William Jeffreys Alston (December 31, 1800 – June 10, 1876) was an American slave owner,[1] politician and a United States representative from Alabama.