Historical Profile
John Clayton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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John Clayton
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
John Clayton (died 1856) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from December 1829 to November 1856, during the 21st–34th Congresses. Clayton served as a Whig. Clayton died in office on November 9, 1856.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Middleton Clayton
- Died: November 9, 1856
- Term Started: December 5, 1853
- Term Ended: November 9, 1856
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1829 – Dec 7, 1835 21st–24th Congresses Unknown Delaware
- Dec 7, 1835 – Dec 1, 1845 24th–29th Congresses Unknown Delaware
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 5, 1853 29th–33rd Congresses Whig Delaware
- Dec 5, 1853 – Nov 9, 1856 33rd–34th Congresses Unknown Delaware
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Clayton's service:
- Thomas Clayton (DE) 1829–1847
- Arnold Naudain (DE) 1830–1836
- Richard Bayard (DE) 1836–1845
- Presley Spruance (DE) 1847–1853
- John Wales (DE) 1849–1851
- James Bayard, Jr. (DE) 1851–1856