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Family of DeWitt Clinton

  • Charles Clinton (1690–1773), French and Indian War colonel, father of James and George Clinton
  • James Clinton (1733–1812), American Revolutionary War general, father of DeWitt Clinton, brother of George Clinton
  • George Clinton (vice president) (1739–1812), first and third Governor of New York, fourth Vice President of the United States
  • DeWitt Clinton (1769–1828), seventh and ninth governor of New York, son of James and nephew of George Clinton
  • George Clinton (congressman) (1771–1809), son of the vice president
  • George William Clinton (1807–1885), American politician—Buffalo, New York, son of Governor DeWitt Clinton

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