George Anson Starkweather[a] (May 19, 1794 – October 15, 1879) was an American attorney and politician.

He was most notable for his service as a United States representative from New York, serving one term from 1847 to 1849.

[2] In 1846, Starkweather was the successful Democratic nominee for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.

[1] During his term, Starkweather made a speech in opposition to extending slavery beyond the states in which it already existed, which was the subject of favorable mentions in the country's newspapers.

[1] They were the parents of 12 children:[1] John Converse Starkweather was notable for his service as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.