Clarkson, Matthew, 1733-1800

CLARKSON, Matthew, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in New York City in April 1733; moved to Philadelphia, Pa.; was justice of the court of common pleas, quarter sessions of the peace, and of the Philadelphia orphans' court in 1771 and 1772; elected to the Continental Congress in 1785, but did not serve; member of the board of aldermen in 1789; mayor of Philadelphia 1792-1796; died in Philadelphia, Pa., October 5, 1800; interment in Christ Church Burying Ground.

Matthew Clarkson; BIRTH 1733, New York, New York County (Manhattan); DEATH 5 Oct 1800 (aged 66–67), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; BURIAL
Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania;

Continental Congressman. Born in New York City, he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was justice of the court of common pleas, quarter sessions of the peace, and was on the Philadelphia orphans’ court, (1771-72). In 1785, he was elected to the Continental Congress and chose not to serve. He was a member of the board of aldermen in 1789 and Mayor of Philadelphia, (1792-96). He died at age 67 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.