William Gordon Kenton Jr. (October 28, 1941 – November 5, 1981) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

Life and career

Kenton was born in Maysville, Kentucky. He attended the University of Virginia and the University of Kentucky. His great-great-great-grandfather Mark Kenton (1749–1785) was the brother of noted pioneer Simon Kenton.

Kenton served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1970 to 1981.

Kenton died of heart and kidney failure on November 5, 1981, at the age of 40.

Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded byFoster PettitMember of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 53rd district 1970–1972Succeeded byRandolph Smith
Preceded byJames A. DavisMember of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 75th district 1972–1981Succeeded byCarolyn Kenton