William Waller Hening
William Walter Hening | |
|---|---|
| Virginia Executive Council | |
| In office 1805–1810 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Albemarle County, Virginia | |
| In office December 3, 1804 – December 1805 Serving with Walter Leake | |
| Preceded by | Peter Carr |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1767 Stafford County, Virginia |
| Died | April 2, 1828 Richmond, Virginia |
| Spouse | Agatha Banks |
| Children | 5 daughters, 2 sons |
| Occupation | attorney, politician, author |
William Waller Hening (1768–1828) was a 19th-century attorney, legal scholar, publisher and politician during the formative years of the United States. He was a contemporary of many founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall and James Monroe.