William M. Clayton | |
|---|---|
 Clayton, circa 1869 | |
| 7th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1868–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Milton DeLano |
| Succeeded by | Baxter B. Stiles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1824 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | 1892 (aged 67–68) |
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.
The G. W. & W. M. Clayton Building is a Denver Landmark.
- ^ McGrath, Maria Davies (1934). The Real Pioneers of Colorado. The Denver Museum. p. 125. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ Noel, Thomas J.; Wharton, Nicholas (2016). Denver Landmarks and Historic Districts. University Press of Colorado. ISBN 9781607324225.
- ^ "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ William M. Clayton at The Political Graveyard