William Lenoir
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William Lenoir may refer to:
- William Lenoir (general)William Lenoir (general)William Lenoir was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina. Both the City of Lenoir, North Carolina and Lenoir County, North Carolina are named for him. Additionally, Lenoir City, Tennessee is jointly named for him...
(1751–1839), American Revolutionary War officer and later a general in the North Carolina militia - William Ballard LenoirWilliam Ballard LenoirMajor William Ballard Lenoir was the eldest son of General William Lenoir and his wife, Ann Ballard. Born in North Carolina, the younger Lenoir moved in 1810 with his wife, Elizabeth Avery Lenoir , to a tract of land in Tennessee, near modern-day Lenoir City, Tennessee, which originally had been...
(1775–1852), his son, member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1815–1817 - William B. LenoirWilliam B. LenoirWilliam Benjamin "Bill" Lenoir was an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut.Lenoir was born on March 14, 1939, in Miami, Florida. He was divorced and remarried, and was survived by three grown children. His recreational interests included sailing, wood-working and outdoor activities...
(1939–2010), American engineer and NASA astronaut - William "Billy" Lenoir (1942–2007), American tennis player