George Watterston

George Watterston
Librarian of Congress
In office
March 21, 1815  May 28, 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

George Watterston (October 23, 1783 – February 4, 1854) was an American attorney and writer who was the third Librarian of the United States Congress from 1815 to 1829.