Clingan, William, c. 1721-1790

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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.

Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, probably near Wagontown, West Colen Township, Clingan served as a justice of the peace in Chester County from 1757 to 1786 and as president of the Chester County courts from 1780 to 1786. After his death on May 9, 1790 in Chester County, Clingan was buried at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania.

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referencedIn Continental, Confederation, and United States Congress collection, 1751-1902. University of Michigan. Special Collections Library
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part I: The Revolution and the Administration, 1669-1958. Houghton Library
creatorOf Clingan, William. Autograph note signed, 1769 June 30. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf William Clingan statement 1764 October 4. Chicago History Museum
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Death 1790-05-09

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