WILLIAM WINSTON SEATON

(1785 – 1866)

13th and longest serving of the 19th century mayors (1840-1850), born in King William Co., VA. He learned the printing trade and came to Washington in 1812 to join his brother-in-law, Joseph Gales, as co-editor of the “National Intelligencer,” a position he held until his death. Seaton served on the Board of Alderman (1819-31) before being elected Mayor. Seaton worked vigorously for public education. He was also a humanitarian and in 1847 worked to provide aid to the victims of the Irish and Scottish potato famines. There is no gravestone to mark his site, located only a few feet from his brother-in-law, Joseph Gales.

Image Courtesy of: D.C. Historical Society

Seaton School
200 I Street N.W.

Built in 1871, Razed July 7, 1969
Architect: Adolph Cluss
Photograph by Alexander Gardiner, 1872

Image Courtesy of: Sumner School Museum

Seaton School
200 I Street N.W.

Photograph ca. 1960

Image Courtesy of: Sumner School Museum

Seaton School, New
Rhode Island Ave. N.W.

Image Courtesy of: Andrea Jefferson

Congressional Cemetery
Range 57 Site 165