Background
Blackledge, William Salter was born in 1793 in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Blackledge.
Blackledge, William Salter was born in 1793 in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Blackledge.
Graduated from the University North Carolina, 1813.
Moved to Craven County, North Carolina, settled in New Bern.
Member North Carolina House of Commons, 1820. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat, filled vacancy) from North Carolina, 16th-17th congresses, February 7, 1821-1823.