Matthew Clarkson

Matthew Clarkson (October 17, 1758 – April 25, 1825) was an American Revolutionary War soldier and a politician in New York State United States. The town of Clarkson in Western New York was named after him. He was a great uncle of Thomas S. Clarkson, a member of the family who founded Clarkson University.

Read more about Matthew Clarkson:  History, Talents, Military Service, Political Service, Town of Clarkson

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