Matthew Clarkson (mayor)

Matthew Clarkson
48th Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
April 13, 1792  October 18, 1796
Preceded byJohn Barclay
Succeeded byHilary Baker
Personal details
BornApril 1733
New York City, Province of New York, British America
DiedOctober 5, 1800(1800-10-05) (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Resting placeChrist Church Burial Ground

Matthew Clarkson (April 1733 – October 5, 1800) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1792 to 1796. He was elected to the Confederation Congress in 1785, but did not attend.