Joshua Clayton
Dr. Joshua Clayton (July 20, 1744 – August 11, 1798) was an American physician and politician from Mt. Pleasant in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware. He was an officer of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Governor of Delaware and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
Joshua Clayton | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office January 19, 1798 – August 11, 1798 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Vining |
| Succeeded by | William H. Wells |
| 1st Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 15, 1793 – January 19, 1796 | |
| Preceded by | President of Delaware |
| Succeeded by | Gunning Bedford, Sr. |
| President of Delaware | |
| In office May 30, 1789 – January 15, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | Jehu Davis |
| Succeeded by | Governor of Delaware |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1744 Wyoming, Delaware Colony, British America |
| Died | August 11, 1798 (aged 54) New Castle County, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Rachel McCleary |
| Children | 3, including Thomas |
| Residence(s) | New Castle County, Delaware |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (M.D.) |
| Profession | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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