John M. Clayton
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John Middleton Clayton (July 24, 1796 – November 9, 1856) was an American lawyer and politician from Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party who served in the Delaware General Assembly, and as U.S. Senator from Delaware and U.S. Secretary of State.
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John Clayton | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office March 4, 1853 – November 9, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Presley Spruance |
Succeeded by | Joseph P. Comegys |
In office March 4, 1845 – February 23, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Richard H. Bayard |
Succeeded by | John Wales |
In office March 4, 1829 – December 29, 1836 | |
Preceded by | Henry M. Ridgely |
Succeeded by | Thomas Clayton |
18th United States Secretary of State | |
In office March 8, 1849 – July 22, 1850 | |
President | Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Daniel Webster |
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Born | John Middleton Clayton (1796-07-24)July 24, 1796 Dagsboro, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | November 9, 1856(1856-11-09) (aged 60) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist Party (Before 1824) National Republican (Before 1834) Whig (1824–1854) American (1854–1856) |
Spouse | Sally Fisher |
Children | 2 |
Education | Yale University (BA) Litchfield Law School |
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