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George Edgar CLAYTON was born on 3 Jan 1875 in Covello, Columbia, Washington Territory.914,915 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia, Co., Washington, USA.916 After his father, Linn Boyd Clayton, who died in 1880, George moved in with his uncle James (Jim) Fuller and lived there until his marriage to Zilpha Foster. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia Center, Garfield, Washington.917 He appeared in the census in 1910 in National, Columbia, Washington, USA.918 He was drafted into the military in 1917/18 in Whitman, Washington.919 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Oakesdale, Whitman, Washington, USA.920 He appeared in the census in 1930 in 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, Columbia, Tumalum, District 27.921 He died on 19 Jan 1945 in Asotin, Clarkston, Washington, USA.922 He was buried on 24 Jan 1945 in Peola Cemetery, Peola, Garfield, Washington.923 Note from Velma Cherry, Edgar's first born, written abt 1980:

"George Edgar Clayton, son of Linn Boyd Clayton was born Jan. 3 1875
at Covello, Washington. His father & mother were born in Kentucky,
crossed the plains in 1865 and were married 4 years later at Walla
Walla, Washington making their home at Covello where George was born.
At the age of seven his father died and he made his home with his
mother until he was about sixteen yrs old. When his mother remarried (to Henry Calvin Abel) he left home and went to live with his Aunt Lori Howard, also with his
Aunt & Uncle Mr and Mrs Jim Fuller until his marriage to Zilpha May
Foster July 20, 1898. After his marriage he made his home in the
Tucanon Region where he was a well known farmer moving to Clarkston in
1935 where he resided until his death at the age of 70 following a
short illness of about 2 1/2 months. He is survived by his wife Zilpha
May Clayton two daughters Velma Cherry, Walla Walla; Loree M.
McCleary, Vancouver; and three sons Virgil, Versel & Lloyd Clayton all
of Clarkston, five grand children, 3 great grand children & two
sisters Mrs Clara Sumpter, Lewiston & Mrs May Craiul, Yakima."

Date of death: Jan. 19, 1945 Place of death: Clarkston, Asotin, Wash.,
Howletts Nursing Home. Cause of death: Carcanoma of Prostate Gland
with mutation to bones. Age: 70 Burial in Peola Cemetery, Peola,
Garfield, Washington Jan. 24, 1945.

George CLAYTON
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: <1875>
Birthplace: WASH. TY
Relation: Son
Home in 1880: Columbia, Washington
Occupation: At School
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Head of household: Linn B. CLAYTON
Father's birthplace: KY
Mother's birthplace: KY

Parents: Linn Boyd CLAYTON and Margaret Ann FULLER.

Spouse: Zilpha May FOSTER. George Edgar CLAYTON and Zilpha May FOSTER were married on 20 Jul 1898 in Pomeroy, Garfield, Washington, USA.924 Children were: Velma Marie CLAYTON, Loree CLAYTON, Virgil Lynn CLAYTON, Versil Edgar CLAYTON, Lloyd Wesley CLAYTON.


George W. CLAYTON was born about 1857 in Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois. He died before Jun 1951 in Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois. (From a copy prepared by Marilyn (Bourland) Mendenhall, 16486
Mechanicsburg, Illiopolis Rd., Buffalo, ILL 62515-7055, Ph (217)
364-4560): There was a George Clayton aged 23 in Wheatfield Twp, (Now
Lanesville Twp) Sangamon Co., IL working as a farm laborer in 1880. Parents: Ira C. CLAYTON and Nancy Jane AVERITT.


Gerald CLAYTON. Parents: Arthur S. CLAYTON and Rose M. (Rosalie) [?].


Gilbert B. CLAYTON was born in 1905 in Texas. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Justice Precinct 4, Young, Texas, USA.925 He died before 1990. He lived in , Young, Texas, USA. Parents: Hardin E. CLAYTON and Minnie.


Glen CLAYTON. Parents: Calvin CLAYTON and Ovie [?].


Hardin E. CLAYTON was born in Feb 1866 in Niantic Twp, Macon Co., Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Illinois.926 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas.927 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Justice Precinct 4, Young, Texas, USA.928 He died on 13 Jan 1908 in , Young, Texas, USA. He was buried in Farmer Cem-Young Co. Parents: Starling M. CLAYTON and Mary Jane GILBERT.

Spouse: Minnie. Children were: William L. CLAYTON, Gilbert B. CLAYTON, Sady A. (Sadie) CLAYTON, Hardin E. CLAYTON JR.


Hardin E. CLAYTON JR was born on 25 Mar 1908 in Texas. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas.929 He died in Feb 1983 in Burkburnett, Wichita, Texas, USA. He had Social Security Number. He lived in , Young, Texas, USA. Parents: Hardin E. CLAYTON and Minnie.


Harry R. CLAYTON was born on 22 Aug 1893 in Christian Co., Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Macoupin Co., Illinois. He died on 3 Apr 1979 in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois. He was buried in Hall Cem no. of Blue Mound. Parents: James Albert CLAYTON and Anna Rachel CORMANEY.

Spouse: Bernitia M. AHERN. Harry R. CLAYTON and Bernitia M. AHERN were married on 30 Oct 1918. Children were: Raymond F. CLAYTON, Nelda Mae CLAYTON, Anna Belle CLAYTON, Jane CLAYTON, Bernitia CLAYTON, Betty Lou CLAYTON.


Huel CLAYTON was born on 4 Jul 1914 in , Dewey, Oklahoma, USA. He died on 5 Jan 1993 in Clinton, Custer, Oklahoma, USA. Lived in Clinton, OK Parents: Thomas Levi CLAYTON and Ruby ADAMS.


Imogene CLAYTON was born on 25 Oct 1896 in IL(Christian Co?). She died on 15 Mar 1897 in IL(Christian Co?). She was buried in Hall Cem no. of Blue Mound. Parents: James Albert CLAYTON and Anna Rachel CORMANEY.


Inez M. CLAYTON. Parents: Alexander S. CLAYTON and Jessie Clinton BROCK.


Ira C. CLAYTON was born about 1834 in , Marshall, Kentucky, USA.930 He died in 1878 in Green Ridge, Pettis, Missouri. (From a copy prepared by Marilyn (Bourland) Mendenhall, 16486
Mechanicsburg, Illiopolis Rd., Buffalo, ILL 62515-7055, Ph (217)
364-4560): Ira C. Clayton sold some ground in Marshall Co., KY 12 Mar
1857--recorded in Macon Co., IL 05 Apr 1858 and recorded in Marshall
Co., Ky 12 Jul 1859. Parents: Francis Huell CLAYTON and Elizabeth BOURLAND.

Spouse: Nancy Jane AVERITT. Ira C. CLAYTON and Nancy Jane AVERITT were married on 18 Sep 1856 in , Marshall, Kentucky, USA.264 Children were: George W. CLAYTON, Ellen C. CLAYTON.

Spouse: Mary Jane COLLINS. Ira C. CLAYTON and Mary Jane COLLINS were married on 12 Oct 1869 in Logan Co., Illinois. Children were: Eliza CLAYTON, Elias CLAYTON, Maggie CLAYTON, Phoebe CLAYTON.


Izura CLAYTON was born about 1850 in , Marshall, Kentucky, USA. She was also known as Azora in 1880. Parents: Allen Lamb CLAYTON and Phoebe Holland FORD.

Spouse: Alexander M. KENDALL. Alexander M. KENDALL and Izura CLAYTON were married.


Jack Edwin CLAYTON was born on 28 May 1926 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois. He died on 2 Jan 1993 in Palos Heights, Cook, Illinois. 931 Parents: Byron C. CLAYTON and Leona Faye JONES.

Spouse: Frances CROSS. Jack Edwin CLAYTON and Frances CROSS were married on 18 Jun 1948 in Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Children were: Roger Lee CLAYTON, Mark Edwin CLAYTON, Carla Jo CLAYTON.


James CLAYTON was born about 1868 in Harristown, Macon, Illinois, USA. I'm not clear on who this James is, is he the same as James Albert?
I'm leaving them alone for now. WLC Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON SR and Nancy Jane MAXWELL.

Spouse: Jane GARRET.


James CLAYTON was born on 26 Jan 1889. He died in May 1966. He lived in Broken Arrow, OK 74012 in May 1966. He was buried in Coweta, Wagoner Co OK. Parents: William M. "Willie" CLAYTON and Elizabeth Frances Goates.

Spouse: [?]. Children were: Earl CLAYTON.


James Albert CLAYTON was born on 28 Dec 1867 in Mt. Auburn, Christian, Illinois, USA. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Mosquito Twp.Christian Co IL. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois. He died on 25 Jan 1924 in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois.932 He was buried in Hall Cem no. of Blue Mound. Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON SR and Nancy Jane MAXWELL.

Spouse: Anna Rachel CORMANEY. James Albert CLAYTON and Anna Rachel CORMANEY were married on 14 Jan 1891 in Decatur, Macon Co IL.59 Children were: Arthur S. CLAYTON, Harry R. CLAYTON, Imogene CLAYTON, Esther M. CLAYTON, Ruth C. CLAYTON, Violet June CLAYTON, James Cletus CLAYTON, Bessie Irene CLAYTON.


James Cletus CLAYTON was born on 11 Sep 1905. He died on 8 Jan 1996 in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois. He was buried in Edgewood Cem.-Litchfield. Parents: James Albert CLAYTON and Anna Rachel CORMANEY.


James W. CLAYTON was born about 1899 in Texas. Parents: William Bart CLAYTON and Sarah Angeline GILBERT.


James W. CLAYTON was born about 1899 in Texas. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Justice Precinct 3, Young, Texas, USA.933 Parents: Alexander S. CLAYTON and Jessie Clinton BROCK.


Jane CLAYTON was born in 1852. Parents: Francis Huell CLAYTON and Elizabeth BOURLAND.


Jane CLAYTON. Parents: Harry R. CLAYTON and Bernitia M. AHERN.


Jay P. CLAYTON. Parents: Alexander S. CLAYTON and Jessie Clinton BROCK.


Jeanne CLAYTON. Parents: Arthur S. CLAYTON and Rose M. (Rosalie) [?].


Jesse Philander CLAYTON was born about 1857 in Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Precinct 7, Red River, Texas.934 He died on 23 Jan 1923 in Denim Springs, Louisiana. Birth place may be Ill. Parents: William Bart CLAYTON and Sarah Angeline GILBERT.


Jessie G. CLAYTON. Parents: Alexander S. CLAYTON and Jessie Clinton BROCK.


John CLAYTON was born in 1854. Parents: Francis Huell CLAYTON and Elizabeth BOURLAND.


John Alan CLAYTON was born on 29 Oct 1859 in P.O.Harristown, Macon.IL. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Allen & Freeman Townships, Pope, Arkansas, USA.935 He appeared in the census in 1910 in Freeman, Pope, Arkansas, USA.936 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Freeman, Pope, Arkansas, USA.937 He lived in Harrison, Boone Co AR in 1926. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Pilot Rock, Johnson, Arkansas, USA.938 He died on 13 Jan 1936. Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON SR and Susan FORD.

Spouse: Elizabeth [?]. John Alan CLAYTON and Elizabeth [?] were married about 1880. Children were: Archie B. CLAYTON SR, Lyda V. CLAYTON, John T. CLAYTON, Elizabeth J. CLAYTON, Ambrose L. CLAYTON.


John H. CLAYTON was born about 1777 in Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA. He appeared in the census in 1810 in Caldwell Co., Kentucky.939 Found:

CENSUS YEAR: 1810 STATE: KY COUNTY: Scott MICROFILM#: M252-8
Enumerated on the 5th day of Dec. 1810 by John T. Johnson.
Handwritten page # is 631.

168a 15 CLAYTON Ambrose . . 13 1 . . . 1 1 . . 1

A possible brother to Francis Huel?

Spouse: Kindness (Elizabeth). John H. CLAYTON and Kindness (Elizabeth) Slaves in 1850 in St Georges Parish, Colleton, South Carolina. Children were: Francis Huell CLAYTON.


John T. CLAYTON was born in Jul 1891 in Arkansas. Parents: John Alan CLAYTON and Elizabeth [?].


Julia Ann CLAYTON was born on 15 Dec 1860 in P.O.Harristown, Macon.IL. She died in Macon Co., Illinois. Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON SR and Susan FORD.


Juniore? CLAYTON. Parents: Starling M. CLAYTON and Emma B..


Keith CLAYTON. Parents: Calvin CLAYTON and Ovie [?].


Kenneth CLAYTON. Parents: Arthur S. CLAYTON and Rose M. (Rosalie) [?].


Leander C. CLAYTON was born on 23 May 1854 in , Marshall, Kentucky, USA.940 He appeared in the census in 1870 in Christian Co, Kentucky. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Justice Precinct 3, Young, Texas, USA.941 Parents: Starling M. CLAYTON and Mary Jane GILBERT.

Spouse: R. Johnnie [?]. Leander C. CLAYTON and R. Johnnie [?] were married about 1882 in Texas. Children were: Cordie L. CLAYTON, Louis A. CLAYTON.


Lee M. CLAYTON was born about 1881 in , Arkansas, USA. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Justice Precinct 4, Young, Texas, USA. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilson, Carter, Oklahoma.942 He died in Aug 1960. Parents: Edward Leander CLAYTON and Elizabeth SWEARINGEN.

Spouse: Chrystal DOYLE. Children were: Wilburn CLAYTON, Etta M. CLAYTON, Eva CLAYTON, Eddie G. CLAYTON, Charles S CLAYTON.


Lelah Roy CLAYTON was born on 25 Dec 1903 in Eric, Beckham, Oklahoma. She was buried on 30 Aug 1998 in Lovington, Lea, New Mexico. Parents: Alexander S. CLAYTON and Jessie Clinton BROCK.

Spouse: William Berry BLACK. William Berry BLACK and Lelah Roy CLAYTON were married on 16 Dec 1924 in Lovington, Lea, New Mexico.


Letha Marie CLAYTON. Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON JR and Eliza Edna BURCH.

Spouse: Orville F. DODSON. Orville F. DODSON and Letha Marie CLAYTON were married on 31 Aug 1924 in Taloga, Dewey, Oklahoma. Children were: DODSON.

Spouse: Robert Lee JONES. Robert Lee JONES and Letha Marie CLAYTON were married on 31 Jan 1937 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co OK. Children were: JONES.


Linn Boyd CLAYTON was born on 15 Dec 1844 in Marshall, Kentucky, USA. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lake Fork, Logan, Illinois, USA.943 He appeared again in the 1860 census in Lake Fork, Logan, Illinois.944 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Washington Territory, USA.945 He died on 10 Mar 1882 in Marengo, Adams, Washington. His name is spelled Lynn in the 1860 census but Linn in the 1880 census. It appears he preferred the spelling of Linn.

Submitted by Janice Prescott, Rt. 3 Box 1173 Hoquiam, WA 98550
Microfilm: 1394460 Submission: AF85-000522 1987

Adams Co. Auditor not able to supply any information on death records.

From the East Washington newspaper, issue of March 18, 1882:
"----Died, at Marengo, March 15, 1882, of consumption, L. B. Clayton, age about 45 years" Info supplied by Barbara Bartels on the Internet.

Marengo is a crossroads, which used to have a school, church, and
several houses, now just two houses. It is just across the line in
Columbia County, WA. There is a tiny cemetery there, but no one has read the headstones. Parents: Francis Huell CLAYTON and Elizabeth BOURLAND.

Spouse: Margaret Ann FULLER. Linn Boyd CLAYTON and Margaret Ann FULLER were married on 19 May 1869 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA.946 Children were: Addie M. CLAYTON, Lucy Emma CLAYTON, Charley Albert CLAYTON, George Edgar CLAYTON, Etta May CLAYTON, Melvina E. CLAYTON, Alma Isora CLAYTON, Clara B. CLAYTON.


Lloyd Wesley CLAYTON was born on 6 Nov 1913 in Tensed, Benewah, Idaho, USA.947 He appeared in the census in 1930 in Tumalum, District 27, Columbia Co., Washington.948 He died on 23 Mar 1993 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.949 He had Social Security Number 539-10-0704.950 The youngest brother to Velma Clayton, (Velma Cherry). Last known address was: South 173 Adams Apt. 306 Spokane, Washington 99204 Lloyd was never married.

Record of birth torn or missing at the point of year recorded for birth. SSDI information has Lloyd's birth date as 06 Nov. 1913 and his death date as 23 Mar. 1993.

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from A through L, Date of Import: Nov 8, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.4.45044.50]

Individual: Clayton, Lloyd
Birth date: Nov 6, 1913
Death date: Mar 23, 1993
Social Security #: 539-10-0704
Last residence: 99223
State of issue: WA Parents: George Edgar CLAYTON and Zilpha May FOSTER.


Loraine C. CLAYTON. Parents: Arthur S. CLAYTON and Rose M. (Rosalie) [?].


Loree CLAYTON was born on 15 Jan 1905 in Pomeroy, Garfield, Washington, USA.308 She appeared in the census in 1920.951 She appeared in the census in 1930 in Tumalum, District 27, Columbia Co., Washington.948 She died on 15 Dec 1977 in Latah, Spokane, Washington.952 She was buried on 19 Dec 1977 in Fairview Cemetary, Fairfield, Washington. Loree was the next oldest sister in the Clayton family. The last
known address was: Box 23 Latah, WA. 99018. Loree and her husband Clarence had one child, named Roberta, who later was married to Leo Southwell.

Loree was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Funeral arrangements were done by Riplinger Funeral Home in Fairfield, WA.

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 4, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Social Security Death Index, Surnames from M through Z, Date of Import: Nov 8, 1997, Internal Reef. #1.112.4.12244.51]

Individual: McCleary, Loree
Birth date: Jan 15, 1905
Death date: DEC 1977
Social Security #: 539-16-8878
Last residence: WA 99012
State of issue: WA
Zip of last payment: 99207 Social Security No. 539-16-8878 Parents: George Edgar CLAYTON and Zilpha May FOSTER.

Spouse: Clarence W. MCCLEARY. Clarence W. MCCLEARY and Loree CLAYTON were married on 8 Jun 1924.953 Children were: Roberta Mae MCCLEARY.

Spouse: Oliver Milton CLARK. Oliver Milton CLARK and Loree CLAYTON were married on 18 Jun 1932 in Dayton, Columbia, Washington, USA.


Louis A. CLAYTON was born in Dec 1897 in , , Texas, USA. Parents: Leander C. CLAYTON and R. Johnnie [?].


Louise Lillian B. CLAYTON. Parents: Willard C. CLAYTON and Annie Laura CUNNINGHAM.


Loyd J. CLAYTON was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Texas. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Justice Precinct 4, Young, Texas, USA.954 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Justice Precinct 4, Young, Texas, USA.955 He died on 8 Nov 1944 in Young, Texas, USA.956 Parents: Starling M. CLAYTON and Mary J. HARIS.

Spouse: Nancy Jane LAIRD. Loyd J. CLAYTON and Nancy Jane LAIRD were married in 1930. Children were: Marion Starling CLAYTON.


Lucinda CLAYTON was born on 27 Apr 1877 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA. She died on 22 Aug 1966 in Clinton, Custer, Oklahoma, USA. Parents: Francis Huel CLAYTON JR and Mary Matilda COFER.

Spouse: George A. MCABEE.


Lucy Emma CLAYTON was born on 31 Jul 1870 in Columbia, Co., Washington, USA. Parents: Linn Boyd CLAYTON and Margaret Ann FULLER.

Spouse: Alexander Cove BOSLEY. Alexander Cove BOSLEY and Lucy Emma CLAYTON were married in 1889.


Lyda V. CLAYTON was born about 1888. Parents: John Alan CLAYTON and Elizabeth [?].


Lynn Boyd CLAYTON was born on 24 Mar 1880 in Harrison, Boone Co AR. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Beaver, Taney, Missouri, USA.957 He was living in 1920 in Clark Township, Dewey, Oklahoma.958 He died on 15 Feb 1957 in Clinton, Custer, Oklahoma, USA. He was buried in Prairie Belle Cemetery, Putnam, Dewey, Oklahoma. Parents: Ambrose Gilbert CLAYTON SR and Susan Nord REDMON.

Spouse: Florence Ethel SMITH. Lynn Boyd CLAYTON and Florence Ethel SMITH were married on 12 Jul 1917 in Arapaho, Custer, Oklahoma. Children were: Robert Lynn CLAYTON, CLAYTON, Boyd B. CLAYTON, Anna Lee CLAYTON.


Maggie CLAYTON was born on 26 Apr 1872 in Mt. Pulaski, Logan, Illinois. She died on 5 Jul 1951 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois. Parents: Ira C. CLAYTON and Mary Jane COLLINS.

Spouse: Andrew BARROWMAN. Children were: Grace Irene BARROWMAN, Flossie Mae BARROWMAN.

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