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 from January 1824 to March 1847, during the 18th–29th Congresses. Clayton served as an Adams Republican and later as a Whig. Clayton died on August 21, 1854.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Clayton
- Died: August 21, 1854
- Term Started: May 31, 1841
- Term Ended: March 3, 1847
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 15, 1824 – Sep 4, 1837 18th–25th Congresses Adams Republican Delaware
- Sep 4, 1837 – May 31, 1841 25th–27th Congresses Whig Delaware
- May 31, 1841 – Mar 3, 1847 27th–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
- Louis McLane (DE) 1827–1829
- Henry Ridgely (DE) 1827–1829
- John Clayton (DE) 1829–1847
- Arnold Naudain (DE) 1830–1836
- Richard Bayard (DE) 1836–1845