William Clingan
William Clingan (born around 1721 near Wagontown, Chester County , Province of Pennsylvania , † May 9, 1790 ) was an American judge and politician .
Clingan was Chester County's Justice of the Peace from 1757 to 1786. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779 . During this time he signed the Articles of Confederation in 1778 . He was then President of the Chester County Court from 1780 to 1786. He died in 1790 and was then buried in the Upper Octorara Burial Grounds in Chester County.
Web links
- William Clingan in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- William Clingan in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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| SURNAME | Clingan, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1721 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chester County , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 9, 1790 |