William Barnett (Georgia politician)

William Barnett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's at large district
In office
October 5, 1812  March 3, 1815
Preceded byHowell Cobb
Succeeded byRichard Henry Wilde
Personal details
Born(1761-03-04)March 4, 1761
Amherst County, Virginia Colony, British America
DiedApril 1832 (1832-05) (aged 71)
Montgomery County, Alabama, U.S.
Resting placeGilmer-Christian-Barnett Cemetery
Montgomery County, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Mary Meriwether
Children6
Parents
  • Susanna (née Crawford) (father)
  • Nathaniel Barnett (mother)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
*Siege of Yorktown

William Barnett (March 4, 1761 – April 1832) was an American slave owner, politician and soldier.