Hiram Cleaver

Hiram Cleaver (August 20, 1801 – July 17, 1877) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Delaware County from 1856 to 1857.

Early life Hiram Cleaver was born on August 20, 1801, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Ann (née Sturgess) and Isaac Cleaver. His father was a blacksmith.

Career As a young man, Cleaver worked as a blacksmith at the Spread Eagle shops in Radnor Township. He later purchased his father-in-law's farm on Lancaster Pike and worked the land. In 1869, he purchased "Cottage Home" farm near Leopard, Easttown Township. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Delaware County from 1856 to 1857. He was buried in Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Devon.

Legacy A railroad station of the Pennsylvania Railroad was named after Cleaver. It was built on his farm near Radnor Township and was renamed Wayne station after he sold the property in 1869.