William Samuel Stratford (22 May 1789 – 29 March 1853) was an English astronomer born in Eltham, Surrey.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1806 under the command of Sir Sidney Smith.
In 1815, he retired at half-pay with the rank of lieutenant.
From 1831 until his death he was Superintendent of HM Nautical Almanac Office.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in June 1832 [1]