William Wirt was an American author and statesman who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. He was the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history. He was also the Anti-Masonic nominee... Wikipedia
Born: November 8, 1772, Bladensburg, MD
Died: February 18, 1834 (age 61 years), Washington, D.C.
Party: Anti-Masonic Party
Previous offices: United States Attorney General (1817–1829), Virginia State Delegate (1808–1809), and Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates (1799–1802)
Place of burial: Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Education: Georgetown University