Background
He was born in New York City on June 6, 1771, and was the son of James Clinton, nephew of George Clinton (1739–1812), brother of DeWitt Clinton, and half-brother of James Graham Clinton.
United States representative lawyer politician
He was born in New York City on June 6, 1771, and was the son of James Clinton, nephew of George Clinton (1739–1812), brother of DeWitt Clinton, and half-brother of James Graham Clinton.
He graduated from Columbia College in 1793, studied law became an attorney.
He was a delegate to the New York State constitutional convention in 1801. He was also involved in farming and business in New York City and New Windsor, and was an incorporator of the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike Company. He served in the New York State Assembly from 1804 to 1805.
He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democratic-Republican to fill the vacancy caused when Samuel L. Mitchill resigned to accept election to the United States Senate.
He was subsequently elected to two full terms, and served from February 14, 1805 to March 3, 1809. While in Congress George Clinton was one of the signers of a document protesting the caucus which nominated James Madison as the candidate of the Democratic-Republicans for President in 1808.
In 1801 George Clinton married Hannah Franklin (1788-1855). They had three children: Mary Caroline, the wife of Henry Overing.
Franklin, who died as a child.
And Julia Matilda, the wife of George C. Tallmadge. George Clinton died at his home in the Bloomingdale area of New York City on September 16, 1809.
Member of New York State Assembly, 1804, 05. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat, filled vacancy) from New York, 8th-10th congresses, February 14, 1805-1809.