His son General Sir Henry Clinton was Commander - in - Chief of the British in North America from 1778 to 1782 .
The Honourable George Clinton , youngest son of the sixth Earl , was a Naval Commander , politician and Colonial administrator .
Earl 's son General Sir Henry Clinton was Commander - in - Chief of the British in North America from 1778 to 1782 .
The Honourable George Clinton , youngest son of the sixth Earl , was a Naval Commander , politician and Colonial administrator .