William Claus | |
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| Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs | |
| In office March 5, 1799 – November 11, 1826 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander McKee |
| Succeeded by | Henry Charles Darling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1765 Amsterdam, New York |
| Died | 4 November 1826 (aged 61) Niagara, Canada |
| Spouse |
Catherine Jordan
(m. 1791) |
| Parent(s) | Daniel Claus Ann Weissenberg |
| Relatives | Sir William Johnson (grandfather) Sir John Johnson (uncle) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | 1st Lincoln Militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
William Claus (1765–1826) was a member of the Executive Council of Upper Canada, a colonel of the Canadian militia during the War of 1812, and the head of the Indian Department in Upper Canada from 1799 until his death.