For other people with this last name, see Claggett.
The Right Reverend
Thomas John Claggett
Bishop of Maryland
Church
Episcopal Church
Diocese
Maryland
Elected
May 31, 1792
In office
1792–1816
Successor
James Kemp
Orders
Ordination
October 11, 1767 by Richard Terrick
Consecration
September 17, 1792 by Samuel Provoost
Personal details
Born
(1743-10-02)October 2, 1743
Nottingham, Province of Maryland
Died
August 2, 1816(1816-08-02) (aged 72) Croom, Maryland, United States
Buried
Washington National Cathedral
Nationality
American
Denomination
Anglican
Parents
Samuel Clagett & Elizabeth Gantt
Spouse
Mary Gantt
Children
5
Signature
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