William M. Clayton Explained

William M. Clayton
Birth Date:24 April 1824
Order:7th
Office:Mayor of Denver
Term Start:1868
Term End:1869
Predecessor:Milton DeLano
Successor:Baxter B. Stiles

William M. Clayton (April 24, 1824  - 1892) was an American politician.[1] He moved to Denver with his brother, George W. Clayton, in 1859.[2] He served as mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1868 to 1869.[3] [4] He died in 1892.

The G. W. & W. M. Clayton Building is a Denver Landmark.

Notes and References

  1. Book: McGrath, Maria Davies . The Real Pioneers of Colorado . The Denver Museum . 1934 . April 30, 2014 . 125.
  2. Book: Noel . Thomas J. . Denver Landmarks and Historic Districts . Wharton . Nicholas . . 2016 . 9781607324225.
  3. Web site: History of the Office of the Mayor . City and County of Denver . 1 September 2018.
  4. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/clayton.html#0O80R916K William M. Clayton