Clement was educated at William and Mary College. He became a Trustee of the College in 1729. He also served as a Vestryman of Brunswick and Lunenburg Parish. In 1746, he served as the Clerk of Lunenburg Co.Virgina. Clement was considered an influential member of the King's Council. When Gov. Gooch returned to England, he became Governor of the Colony.
Clement was educated at William and Mary College. He became a Trustee of the College in 1729. He also served as a Vestryman of Brunswick and Lunenburg Parish. In 1746, he served as the Clerk of Lunenburg Co.Virgina. Clement was considered an influential member of the King's Council. When Gov. Gooch returned to England, he became Governor of the Colony.