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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.