Historical Profile
Joshua Clayton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Federalist
Inactive
Joshua Clayton
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
Joshua Clayton (died 1798) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from January 1798 to March 1799, during the 5th Congress. Clayton served as a Federalist. Clayton died in office on August 11, 1798.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joshua Clayton
- Died: August 11, 1798
- Term Started: January 1, 1798
- Term Ended: March 3, 1799
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 1, 1798 – Mar 3, 1799 5th Congress Federalist 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:
- Henry Latimer (DE) 1798–1799
- John Vining (DE) 1798–1799