On November 2, 1838, he enlisted with Captain William McKinney's unit to fight in the Missouri Mormon War. He probably never saw any action as
Joseph Smith surrendered on November 1st and Richard was discharged on November 7th.
Richard and Annie had 8 known children: William K. "Cage", Frances Ann, James R., Reuben W., John J.,Isabelle Jane, Lucy Chambers, and Richard Payne. Richard received a land grant in 1829 next to his father, Reuben and a second in 1848. Annie died on June 21, 1872 and Richard died on March 12, 1873. They both are buried in the Old Prospect Cemetery
The Children of Richard Clatterbuck and Annie Reynolds were:
William K. "Cage" Clatterbuck b. abt 1831 d. February 11, 1907
Frances Ann Clatterbuck b. September 1837 d. 1911
James R. Clatterbuck b. abt 1838 d. 1879
Reuben W. Clatterbuck b. abt 1840 d. abt 1850
John J. Clatterbuck b. abt 1843 d. November 25, 1862
Isabelle Jane Clatterbuck b. 1846 d. June 1, 1872
Lucy Chambers Clatterbuck b. 1849 d. 1890
Richard Payne Clatterbuck b. November 2, 1855