William Clingan (c.1721 – May 9, 1790) was a

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, lawyer, and jurist. As a delegate in the Continental Congress for

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from 1777 to 1779, he signed the Articles of Confederation. Upon his death he was buried in the Upper Octorara Church Cemetery in

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. William Clingan and his brother immigrated to the Colonies from

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. His last name, Clingan, came from the Scottish surname of MacClingan. Much regarding his life is unknown.

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