Joshua Clayton
Joshua Clayton | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office January 19, 1798 – August 11, 1798 | |
| Preceded by | John Vining |
| Succeeded by | William H. Wells |
| 10th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office June 2, 1789 – January 19, 1796 | |
| Preceded by | Jehu Davis |
| Succeeded by | Gunning Bedford Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1744 |
| Died | August 11, 1798 (aged 54) |
| Party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Rachel McCleary |
| Children | 3, including Thomas |
| 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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Dr. Joshua Clayton (July 20, 1744 – August 11, 1798) was an American physician and politician from Mount 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.