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.

William M. Clayton
Clayton, circa 1869
7th Mayor of Denver
In office
1868–1869
Preceded byMilton DeLano
Succeeded byBaxter B. Stiles
Personal details
Born(1824-04-24)April 24, 1824
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died1892 (aged 67–68)

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

References edit

  1. ^ McGrath, Maria Davies (1934). The Real Pioneers of Colorado. The Denver Museum. p. 125. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  2. ^ Noel, Thomas J.; Wharton, Nicholas (2016). Denver Landmarks and Historic Districts. University Press of Colorado. ISBN 9781607324225.
  3. ^ "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  4. ^ William M. Clayton at The Political Graveyard