Author
William Barclay Napton
William Barclay Napton was a nineteenth-century American jurist and politician who served as Missouri's fourth Attorney General and on the state's Supreme Court.
- Lived
- 1839–1883
- Nationality
- American
- Language
- English
William Barclay Napton (1808–1883) was an American jurist and politician who served in the state of Missouri during the nineteenth century. Affiliated with the Democratic Party, Napton dedicated his career to public service and the administration of law within the state.\n\nThroughout his career, Napton held significant legal offices, serving as the fourth Attorney General of Missouri. He also served multiple terms as a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court, contributing to the state's early judicial history.
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