Clingan, William, c. 1721-1790

CLINGAN, William, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born probably near Wagontown, West Colen Township, Chester County, Pa., ca.1721; justice of the peace, Chester County, Pa., 1757-1786; Member of the Continental Congress, 1777-1779; signer of the Articles of Confederation, 1778; president of the Chester County, Pa., courts, 1780-1786; died on May 9, 1790; interment in Upper Octorara Burial Grounds, Chester County, Pa.

<b>William Clingan</b><br>
<b>BIRTH</b> 1721<br>
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA<br>
<b>DEATH</b> 9 May 1790 (aged 68–69)<br>
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA<br>
<b>BURIAL</b><br>
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery<br>
Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

<p>William Clingan (c.1721 – May 9, 1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. As a delegate in the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779, he signed the Articles of Confederation. Upon his death he was buried in the Upper Octorara Church Cemetery in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>William Clingan and his brother immigrated to the Colonies from Scotland. His last name, Clingan, came from the Scottish surname of MacClingan. Much regarding his life is unknown.</p>