James' parents were:
Benjamin Lockhart Clayton, b. Mar. 24, 1825 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Sep. 9, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi &
Rebecca Caroline Clayton, b. Oct. 11, 1827 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Jan. 9, 1881 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 8 yr. old James M Clayton, b. in Mississippi, was attending school and living in Itawamba, Mississippi with his
35 yr. old (inferred) father, B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, a farmer, b. in AL.
22 yr. old (inferred) mother, Rebecca C Clayton, b. in AL.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E Clayton, attending school, b. in Mississippi
Benjamin's real estate was valued at $3,000 and his personal estate at $1,930.
On Oct. 21, 1873, J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton and Miss M. F. (Martha Fletcher) Burdine were married in Lee county, Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Compiled Marriage Index for 1776-1935.
James M. and Martha Fletcher Clayton's children were:
1. Dessie Burdine Clayton, b. Nov. 4, 1873 in Verona, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 22, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX. She marr. Frank Ervin Anderson on Aug. 22, 1895.
2. Hattie Leland Clayton, b. Jul. 1, 1876 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 11, 1964 in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. She marr. John Taylor Barbee on Sep. 8, 1897.
3. William 'Will' Lockhart Clayton, b. Feb. 7, 1880 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Feb. 8, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
4. Benjamin Burns Clayton, b. Aug. 19, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Nov. 12, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
In the Jun. 12-14, 1880 U.S. census, 28 yr. old James M. Clayton, a farmer, b. in MS., was living in Lee county, MS. with his
26 yr. old wife, Martha F. Clayton, b. in MS.
6 yr. old daughter, Dessie B. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 yr. old daughter, Hattie L. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 month old son, William Clayton, b. in Feb. in AL.
James' parents were both b. in AL. Martha's father was b. in So. Carolina and her mother in AL.
*Note: Living next door, were 55 yr. old Benjamin L. Clayton (James' father), a farmer, b. in AL., his 52 yr. old wife (James' mother), Rebecca C. Clayton, b. in AL. and their 30 yr. old daughter, Mary E. Clayton, b. in MS.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 38 yr. old J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton, b. Aug. 1851 in Mississippi, was living at 144 Hurt St. in Jackson Ward 3, Madison, TN. with his
Spouse's Name: Fletcher Clayton
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laundry
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
J M Clayton 38 Head
Fletcher Clayton
Wife
Willie Clayton
2 Son
Ben Clayton
16 Son
Laura Miller
28 Servant
On Dec. 24, 1912, James M. Clayton and "Bell" Johnson were married in Dallas, TX., according to TX. County Marriage Records for 1837-1965.
Certificate Number: 2996 4567
*Note: Bell's full name was: Sarah Belle McCann, b. Feb. 9, 1854 in Troy, IA. and d. Apr. 9, 1942 in Dallas, TX. Belle was married first to Edwin Ruthven Johnson on Sep. 15, 1872 in Memphis, MO. Edwin d. Oct. 8, 1907 in Quincy, IL.
According to his May 27, 1922 U. S. Passport Application (in the county of Dallas, state of TX.), James M. Clayton was applying for a U. S. passport, accompanied by his wife, Belle Johnson Clayton. He solemnly swore that he was born Aug. 25, 1851 in Mooresville, Lee County, Mississippi, His father was B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, born in AL., now deceased.
James was a permanent resident of Dallas, TX. where he followed the occupation of cotton buyer.
He intended to go abroad temporarily on a pleasure trip (to Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Austria) and intended to return home with one year.
James was described as 70 years old, 5'9" tall, with a fair complexion, round face, blue eyes and gray hair, a high forehead, regular nose, medium mouth and a round chin.
The person testifying to his identification, was James' stepson, H. E. Johnson, who had known him personally for 16 years and knew that James was born in Mooresville, Mississippi on Aug. 25, 1851.
James died at the summer home of his son, Ben.
Clayton was a resident of Oklahoma until 1918 when he moved to Dallas. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs Frank Anderson & Mrs J. T. Barbee and sons William & Ben Clayton.
The Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, OK.), P. 1, Col. 3
Fri., Jul. 9, 1926
OKLAHOMA MAN DIES IN EAST
Body of James Clayton To Be Buried Here
Funeral services for James Monroe Clayton, of the Anderson-Clayton Cotton Co., who died in Bar Harbor, Me., Thursday, will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. E. Anderson, 1300 Classen blvd., at 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
Clayton, with his wife, Mrs. Bellee Johnson Clayton, was spending the summer at the Maine home of his son, W. L. Clayton, of Houston, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clayton and the widow are accompanying the body to Oklahoma City. They will arrive Saturday.
Clayton was born in Mississippi 75 years ago. He lived for many years in Tennessee, coming here in the early 1900's. He moved to Dallas, Tex., in 1918.
Clayton is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. T. Barbee, Knoxville, Tenn., and W. L. and Benjamin Clayton of Houston.
Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, will officiate.
Pall bearers will be M. D. Anderson and C. O. Lambert of Houston; George Cleveland, W. C. Witmer and N. J. Reynolds, of Dallas, and J. A. Spencer, Athens, Tex.
Benjamin Lockhart Clayton, b. Mar. 24, 1825 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Sep. 9, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi &
Rebecca Caroline Clayton, b. Oct. 11, 1827 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Jan. 9, 1881 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 8 yr. old James M Clayton, b. in Mississippi, was attending school and living in Itawamba, Mississippi with his
35 yr. old (inferred) father, B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, a farmer, b. in AL.
22 yr. old (inferred) mother, Rebecca C Clayton, b. in AL.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E Clayton, attending school, b. in Mississippi
Benjamin's real estate was valued at $3,000 and his personal estate at $1,930.
On Oct. 21, 1873, J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton and Miss M. F. (Martha Fletcher) Burdine were married in Lee county, Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Compiled Marriage Index for 1776-1935.
James M. and Martha Fletcher Clayton's children were:
1. Dessie Burdine Clayton, b. Nov. 4, 1873 in Verona, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 22, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX. She marr. Frank Ervin Anderson on Aug. 22, 1895.
2. Hattie Leland Clayton, b. Jul. 1, 1876 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 11, 1964 in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. She marr. John Taylor Barbee on Sep. 8, 1897.
3. William 'Will' Lockhart Clayton, b. Feb. 7, 1880 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Feb. 8, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
4. Benjamin Burns Clayton, b. Aug. 19, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Nov. 12, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
In the Jun. 12-14, 1880 U.S. census, 28 yr. old James M. Clayton, a farmer, b. in MS., was living in Lee county, MS. with his
26 yr. old wife, Martha F. Clayton, b. in MS.
6 yr. old daughter, Dessie B. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 yr. old daughter, Hattie L. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 month old son, William Clayton, b. in Feb. in AL.
James' parents were both b. in AL. Martha's father was b. in So. Carolina and her mother in AL.
*Note: Living next door, were 55 yr. old Benjamin L. Clayton (James' father), a farmer, b. in AL., his 52 yr. old wife (James' mother), Rebecca C. Clayton, b. in AL. and their 30 yr. old daughter, Mary E. Clayton, b. in MS.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 38 yr. old J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton, b. Aug. 1851 in Mississippi, was living at 144 Hurt St. in Jackson Ward 3, Madison, TN. with his
Spouse's Name: Fletcher Clayton
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laundry
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
J M Clayton 38 Head
Fletcher Clayton
Wife
Willie Clayton
2 Son
Ben Clayton
16 Son
Laura Miller
28 Servant
On Dec. 24, 1912, James M. Clayton and "Bell" Johnson were married in Dallas, TX., according to TX. County Marriage Records for 1837-1965.
Certificate Number: 2996 4567
*Note: Bell's full name was: Sarah Belle McCann, b. Feb. 9, 1854 in Troy, IA. and d. Apr. 9, 1942 in Dallas, TX. Belle was married first to Edwin Ruthven Johnson on Sep. 15, 1872 in Memphis, MO. Edwin d. Oct. 8, 1907 in Quincy, IL.
According to his May 27, 1922 U. S. Passport Application (in the county of Dallas, state of TX.), James M. Clayton was applying for a U. S. passport, accompanied by his wife, Belle Johnson Clayton. He solemnly swore that he was born Aug. 25, 1851 in Mooresville, Lee County, Mississippi, His father was B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, born in AL., now deceased.
James was a permanent resident of Dallas, TX. where he followed the occupation of cotton buyer.
He intended to go abroad temporarily on a pleasure trip (to Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Austria) and intended to return home with one year.
James was described as 70 years old, 5'9" tall, with a fair complexion, round face, blue eyes and gray hair, a high forehead, regular nose, medium mouth and a round chin.
The person testifying to his identification, was James' stepson, H. E. Johnson, who had known him personally for 16 years and knew that James was born in Mooresville, Mississippi on Aug. 25, 1851.
James died at the summer home of his son, Ben.
Clayton was a resident of Oklahoma until 1918 when he moved to Dallas. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs Frank Anderson & Mrs J. T. Barbee and sons William & Ben Clayton.
The Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, OK.), P. 1, Col. 3
Fri., Jul. 9, 1926
OKLAHOMA MAN DIES IN EAST
Body of James Clayton To Be Buried Here
Funeral services for James Monroe Clayton, of the Anderson-Clayton Cotton Co., who died in Bar Harbor, Me., Thursday, will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. E. Anderson, 1300 Classen blvd., at 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
Clayton, with his wife, Mrs. Bellee Johnson Clayton, was spending the summer at the Maine home of his son, W. L. Clayton, of Houston, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clayton and the widow are accompanying the body to Oklahoma City. They will arrive Saturday.
Clayton was born in Mississippi 75 years ago. He lived for many years in Tennessee, coming here in the early 1900's. He moved to Dallas, Tex., in 1918.
Clayton is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. T. Barbee, Knoxville, Tenn., and W. L. and Benjamin Clayton of Houston.
Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, will officiate.
Pall bearers will be M. D. Anderson and C. O. Lambert of Houston; George Cleveland, W. C. Witmer and N. J. Reynolds, of Dallas, and J. A. Spencer, Athens, Tex.
James' parents were:
Benjamin Lockhart Clayton, b. Mar. 24, 1825 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Sep. 9, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi &
Rebecca Caroline Clayton, b. Oct. 11, 1827 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Jan. 9, 1881 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 8 yr. old James M Clayton, b. in Mississippi, was attending school and living in Itawamba, Mississippi with his
35 yr. old (inferred) father, B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, a farmer, b. in AL.
22 yr. old (inferred) mother, Rebecca C Clayton, b. in AL.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E Clayton, attending school, b. in Mississippi
Benjamin's real estate was valued at $3,000 and his personal estate at $1,930.
On Oct. 21, 1873, J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton and Miss M. F. (Martha Fletcher) Burdine were married in Lee county, Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Compiled Marriage Index for 1776-1935.
James M. and Martha Fletcher Clayton's children were:
1. Dessie Burdine Clayton, b. Nov. 4, 1873 in Verona, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 22, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX. She marr. Frank Ervin Anderson on Aug. 22, 1895.
2. Hattie Leland Clayton, b. Jul. 1, 1876 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 11, 1964 in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. She marr. John Taylor Barbee on Sep. 8, 1897.
3. William 'Will' Lockhart Clayton, b. Feb. 7, 1880 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Feb. 8, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
4. Benjamin Burns Clayton, b. Aug. 19, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Nov. 12, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
In the Jun. 12-14, 1880 U.S. census, 28 yr. old James M. Clayton, a farmer, b. in MS., was living in Lee county, MS. with his
26 yr. old wife, Martha F. Clayton, b. in MS.
6 yr. old daughter, Dessie B. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 yr. old daughter, Hattie L. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 month old son, William Clayton, b. in Feb. in AL.
James' parents were both b. in AL. Martha's father was b. in So. Carolina and her mother in AL.
*Note: Living next door, were 55 yr. old Benjamin L. Clayton (James' father), a farmer, b. in AL., his 52 yr. old wife (James' mother), Rebecca C. Clayton, b. in AL. and their 30 yr. old daughter, Mary E. Clayton, b. in MS.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 38 yr. old J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton, b. Aug. 1851 in Mississippi, was living at 144 Hurt St. in Jackson Ward 3, Madison, TN. with his
Spouse's Name: Fletcher Clayton
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laundry
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
J M Clayton 38 Head
Fletcher Clayton
Wife
Willie Clayton
2 Son
Ben Clayton
16 Son
Laura Miller
28 Servant
On Dec. 24, 1912, James M. Clayton and "Bell" Johnson were married in Dallas, TX., according to TX. County Marriage Records for 1837-1965.
Certificate Number: 2996 4567
*Note: Bell's full name was: Sarah Belle McCann, b. Feb. 9, 1854 in Troy, IA. and d. Apr. 9, 1942 in Dallas, TX. Belle was married first to Edwin Ruthven Johnson on Sep. 15, 1872 in Memphis, MO. Edwin d. Oct. 8, 1907 in Quincy, IL.
According to his May 27, 1922 U. S. Passport Application (in the county of Dallas, state of TX.), James M. Clayton was applying for a U. S. passport, accompanied by his wife, Belle Johnson Clayton. He solemnly swore that he was born Aug. 25, 1851 in Mooresville, Lee County, Mississippi, His father was B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, born in AL., now deceased.
James was a permanent resident of Dallas, TX. where he followed the occupation of cotton buyer.
He intended to go abroad temporarily on a pleasure trip (to Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Austria) and intended to return home with one year.
James was described as 70 years old, 5'9" tall, with a fair complexion, round face, blue eyes and gray hair, a high forehead, regular nose, medium mouth and a round chin.
The person testifying to his identification, was James' stepson, H. E. Johnson, who had known him personally for 16 years and knew that James was born in Mooresville, Mississippi on Aug. 25, 1851.
James died at the summer home of his son, Ben.
Clayton was a resident of Oklahoma until 1918 when he moved to Dallas. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs Frank Anderson & Mrs J. T. Barbee and sons William & Ben Clayton.
The Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, OK.), P. 1, Col. 3
Fri., Jul. 9, 1926
OKLAHOMA MAN DIES IN EAST
Body of James Clayton To Be Buried Here
Funeral services for James Monroe Clayton, of the Anderson-Clayton Cotton Co., who died in Bar Harbor, Me., Thursday, will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. E. Anderson, 1300 Classen blvd., at 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
Clayton, with his wife, Mrs. Bellee Johnson Clayton, was spending the summer at the Maine home of his son, W. L. Clayton, of Houston, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clayton and the widow are accompanying the body to Oklahoma City. They will arrive Saturday.
Clayton was born in Mississippi 75 years ago. He lived for many years in Tennessee, coming here in the early 1900's. He moved to Dallas, Tex., in 1918.
Clayton is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. T. Barbee, Knoxville, Tenn., and W. L. and Benjamin Clayton of Houston.
Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, will officiate.
Pall bearers will be M. D. Anderson and C. O. Lambert of Houston; George Cleveland, W. C. Witmer and N. J. Reynolds, of Dallas, and J. A. Spencer, Athens, Tex.
Benjamin Lockhart Clayton, b. Mar. 24, 1825 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Sep. 9, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi &
Rebecca Caroline Clayton, b. Oct. 11, 1827 in Jefferson County, AL. and d. Jan. 9, 1881 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi.
In the 1860 U. S. census, 8 yr. old James M Clayton, b. in Mississippi, was attending school and living in Itawamba, Mississippi with his
35 yr. old (inferred) father, B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, a farmer, b. in AL.
22 yr. old (inferred) mother, Rebecca C Clayton, b. in AL.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E Clayton, attending school, b. in Mississippi
Benjamin's real estate was valued at $3,000 and his personal estate at $1,930.
On Oct. 21, 1873, J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton and Miss M. F. (Martha Fletcher) Burdine were married in Lee county, Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Compiled Marriage Index for 1776-1935.
James M. and Martha Fletcher Clayton's children were:
1. Dessie Burdine Clayton, b. Nov. 4, 1873 in Verona, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 22, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX. She marr. Frank Ervin Anderson on Aug. 22, 1895.
2. Hattie Leland Clayton, b. Jul. 1, 1876 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Mar. 11, 1964 in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. She marr. John Taylor Barbee on Sep. 8, 1897.
3. William 'Will' Lockhart Clayton, b. Feb. 7, 1880 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Feb. 8, 1966 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
4. Benjamin Burns Clayton, b. Aug. 19, 1882 in Tupelo, Lee County, MS. and d. Nov. 12, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, TX.
In the Jun. 12-14, 1880 U.S. census, 28 yr. old James M. Clayton, a farmer, b. in MS., was living in Lee county, MS. with his
26 yr. old wife, Martha F. Clayton, b. in MS.
6 yr. old daughter, Dessie B. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 yr. old daughter, Hattie L. Clayton, b. in MS.
3 month old son, William Clayton, b. in Feb. in AL.
James' parents were both b. in AL. Martha's father was b. in So. Carolina and her mother in AL.
*Note: Living next door, were 55 yr. old Benjamin L. Clayton (James' father), a farmer, b. in AL., his 52 yr. old wife (James' mother), Rebecca C. Clayton, b. in AL. and their 30 yr. old daughter, Mary E. Clayton, b. in MS.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 38 yr. old J. M. (James Monroe) Clayton, b. Aug. 1851 in Mississippi, was living at 144 Hurt St. in Jackson Ward 3, Madison, TN. with his
Spouse's Name: Fletcher Clayton
Marriage Year: 1872
Years Married: 28
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi, USA
Occupation: Laundry
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
J M Clayton 38 Head
Fletcher Clayton
Wife
Willie Clayton
2 Son
Ben Clayton
16 Son
Laura Miller
28 Servant
On Dec. 24, 1912, James M. Clayton and "Bell" Johnson were married in Dallas, TX., according to TX. County Marriage Records for 1837-1965.
Certificate Number: 2996 4567
*Note: Bell's full name was: Sarah Belle McCann, b. Feb. 9, 1854 in Troy, IA. and d. Apr. 9, 1942 in Dallas, TX. Belle was married first to Edwin Ruthven Johnson on Sep. 15, 1872 in Memphis, MO. Edwin d. Oct. 8, 1907 in Quincy, IL.
According to his May 27, 1922 U. S. Passport Application (in the county of Dallas, state of TX.), James M. Clayton was applying for a U. S. passport, accompanied by his wife, Belle Johnson Clayton. He solemnly swore that he was born Aug. 25, 1851 in Mooresville, Lee County, Mississippi, His father was B. L. (Benjamin Lockhart) Clayton, born in AL., now deceased.
James was a permanent resident of Dallas, TX. where he followed the occupation of cotton buyer.
He intended to go abroad temporarily on a pleasure trip (to Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Austria) and intended to return home with one year.
James was described as 70 years old, 5'9" tall, with a fair complexion, round face, blue eyes and gray hair, a high forehead, regular nose, medium mouth and a round chin.
The person testifying to his identification, was James' stepson, H. E. Johnson, who had known him personally for 16 years and knew that James was born in Mooresville, Mississippi on Aug. 25, 1851.
James died at the summer home of his son, Ben.
Clayton was a resident of Oklahoma until 1918 when he moved to Dallas. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs Frank Anderson & Mrs J. T. Barbee and sons William & Ben Clayton.
The Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, OK.), P. 1, Col. 3
Fri., Jul. 9, 1926
OKLAHOMA MAN DIES IN EAST
Body of James Clayton To Be Buried Here
Funeral services for James Monroe Clayton, of the Anderson-Clayton Cotton Co., who died in Bar Harbor, Me., Thursday, will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. E. Anderson, 1300 Classen blvd., at 4:30 p.m., Saturday.
Clayton, with his wife, Mrs. Bellee Johnson Clayton, was spending the summer at the Maine home of his son, W. L. Clayton, of Houston, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clayton and the widow are accompanying the body to Oklahoma City. They will arrive Saturday.
Clayton was born in Mississippi 75 years ago. He lived for many years in Tennessee, coming here in the early 1900's. He moved to Dallas, Tex., in 1918.
Clayton is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. T. Barbee, Knoxville, Tenn., and W. L. and Benjamin Clayton of Houston.
Dr. W. H. B. Urch, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, will officiate.
Pall bearers will be M. D. Anderson and C. O. Lambert of Houston; George Cleveland, W. C. Witmer and N. J. Reynolds, of Dallas, and J. A. Spencer, Athens, Tex.
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