Thomas John Claggett


Thomas John Claggett
Bishop of Maryland
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseMaryland
ElectedMay 31, 1792
In office1792–1816
SuccessorJames Kemp
Orders
OrdinationOctober 11, 1767
by Richard Terrick
ConsecrationSeptember 17, 1792
by Samuel Provoost
Personal details
Born(1743-10-02)October 2, 1743
DiedAugust 2, 1816(1816-08-02) (aged 72)
Croom, Maryland, United States
BuriedWashington National Cathedral
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsSamuel Clagett & Elizabeth Gantt
SpouseMary Gantt
Children5
SignatureThomas John Claggett's signature

Thomas John Claggett (October 2, 1743 – August 2, 1816) was the first bishop of the newly formed American Episcopal Church to be consecrated on American soil and the first bishop of the recently established (1780) Diocese of Maryland.