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.
Then he became a partner in his father's wholesale hardware and plumbing business.
In 1912, Franklin wrote Clayton a letter congratulating him on his recent win in the state senate race, saying "[y]ou have made a great record in your normally Republican district and I am encouraged to think that the voter appreciates it.
"[1] While running for governor of New York, Franklin also delivered a speech in Hancock, saying of Clayton: "there isn't a finer citizen anywhere in the State of New York than my friend your fellow townsman.
Marshal for the Northern District of New York and remained in office until October 1921 when he resigned.