Clayton L. Wheeler
Clayton L. Wheeler (March 30, 1876 in Hancock, Delaware County, New York – December 27, 1950 in Hancock, Delaware Co., NY) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He was the son of Samuel N. Wheeler (1851–1924) and Theodora (LeBarre) Wheeler (died 1922). He attended the public schools, and graduated from Hancock High School in 1892. Then he became a partner in his father's wholesale hardware and plumbing business.
Wheeler was a member of the New York State Assembly (Delaware Co.) in 1911 and 1912; and of the New York State Senate (39th D.) in 1913 and 1914.
In August 1915, he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of New York, and remained in office until October 1921 when he resigned. During his tenure as U.S. Marshal he resided in Utica, New York.
Sources
- Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes by Charles Elliott Fitch (Hurd Publishing Co., New York and Buffalo, 1911, Vol. IV; pg. 360)
- New York Red Book (1913; pg. 112)
- NAMES UP-STATE MARSHAL in NYT on October 18, 1921
- Obituary; Clayton L. Wheeler in NYT on December 28, 1950 (subscription required)
- Obit of Samuel N. Wheeler from Sidney Historical Association
- Clayton Wheeler's Will in Catskill Mountain News on January 26, 1951 (pg. 6)
- List of U.S. Marshals for New York
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James R. Stevenson |
New York State Assembly Delaware County 1911–1912 |
Succeeded by John W. Telford |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Harvey D. Hinman |
New York State Senate 39th District 1913–1914 |
Succeeded by William H. Hill |