Clingan, William, c. 1721-1790
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.
Archival Resources
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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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| associatedWith | Dearborn, Frederick M. (Frederick Myers), b. 1876 | person |
| associatedWith | Emmet, Thomas Addis | person |
| memberOf | United States. Continental Congress | corporateBody |
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| Chester County | PA | US | |
| Chester County | PA | US |
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Birth c. 1721
Death 1790-05-09
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