William Barton (heraldist)
William Barton | |
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William Barton, from a Charles Willson Peale painting | |
| Born | April 11, 1754 |
| Died | October 21, 1817 (aged 63) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Scholar |
| Known for | Designing the Great Seal of the United States (with Charles Thomson) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rhea |
| Children | 9 (including William P.C. Barton) |
| Relatives | David Rittenhouse (uncle) |
William Barton (April 11, 1754 – October 21, 1817) was a Pennsylvania lawyer, scholar, and the designer (with Charles Thomson) of the Great Seal of the United States.