Historical Profile
Thomas Clayton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Thomas Clayton
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
Thomas Clayton (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1824 and 1847, between the 18th and 29th Congresses. Clayton served as an Adams-Clay Federalist and later as a Whig. Clayton died on August 21, 1854.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Clayton
- Died: August 21, 1854
- Term Started: January 9, 1837
- Term Ended: March 3, 1847
Service History
- Jan 8, 1824 – Mar 3, 1827 18th–19th Congresses Adams-Clay Federalist Delaware
- Jan 9, 1837 – Mar 3, 1847 24th–29th Congresses Whig 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:
- Nicholas Van Dyke (DE) 1824–1826
- Daniel Rodney (DE) 1826–1827
- Henry Ridgely (DE) 1827
- Richard Bayard (DE) 1841–1845
- John Clayton (DE) 1845–1847