Historical Profile
John Clayton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 across 3 separate periods of service between 1829 and 1856, between the 21st and 34th Congresses. Clayton served as an Anti-Jacksonian and later as a Whig, then Opposition. Clayton died in office on November 9, 1856.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Middleton Clayton
- Died: November 9, 1856
- Term Started: March 4, 1853
- Term Ended: November 9, 1856
Service History
- Mar 4, 1829 – Dec 29, 1836 21st–24th Congresses Anti-Jacksonian Delaware
- Mar 4, 1845 – Feb 23, 1849 29th–30th Congresses Whig Delaware
- Mar 4, 1853 – Nov 9, 1856 33rd–34th Congresses Opposition 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:
- Louis McLane (DE) 1829
- Arnold Naudain (DE) 1830–1836
- Thomas Clayton (DE) 1845–1847
- Presley Spruance (DE) 1847–1849
- John Wales (DE) 1849
- James Bayard, Jr. (DE) 1853–1856