John Barclay | |
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| Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office 1791–1792 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the District 1 district | |
| In office 1811–1813 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1749 Ballyshannon, Ireland |
| Died | September 15, 1824 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
John Barclay (January 22, 1749 – September 15, 1824) was an American soldier, politician, and jurist. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He served as President Judge of the Courts for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, alderman in Philadelphia, and Mayor of Philadelphia from 1791 to 1793. He worked as president of the Bank of Pennsylvania and was one of the founders of the Insurance Company of North America. He served as a Federalist member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 1st district from 1811 to 1813.