William Richard Waring
William Richard Waring | |
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| Born | July 4, 1787 South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1843 (aged 55) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse | Anne Johnston (1825–1836; her death) |
William Richard Waring (July 4, 1787 – January 2, 1843) was a 19th-century American physician. He was described as one of the "most illustrious physicians" in Savannah, Georgia. The William Waring Property, the oldest extant building in that city's Wright Square, is now named for him.
He server two terms as mayor of Savannah (1830–1832).
His son was fellow physician James Johnston Waring.