Thomas Claxton (doorkeeper)

Thomas Claxton
Bornunknown
Connecticut
DiedDecember 8, 1821
Hartford, Connecticut
OccupationDoorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives

Thomas Claxton (died 1821) was the Doorkeeper of the United States House of Representatives from 1795 to 1821. While being Doorkeeper, Claxton was also the "Agent for furnishing the President's House" for both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Claxton, Thomas". United States House of Representatives - History, Art & Archives. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  2. ^ Verell, Nancy (October 1, 2015). "Thomas Claxton". Thomas Jefferson Foundation - Monticello. Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 5, 2018.