John M. Clayton Politician

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 24, 1796
Birth place	Delaware , Dagsboro Delaware , United States
Nationality	United States
Religion	Presbyterianism
Date of death	November 09, 1856
Place of death	Delaware , Dover Delaware , United States
Residence	Dover Delaware , New Castle County Delaware
Education	Yale University Litchfield Law School

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Office holder

office	United States Senator from Delaware United States Secretary of State Zachary Taylor
party	Whig Party (United States)
president	Zachary Taylor
relation	Thomas Clayton
successor	Joseph P. Comegys Daniel Webster Thomas Clayton John Wales