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Note: May 1903, Steuben Co, IN. Clayton Mallory, son of David and Cynthia (Collins) Mallory, was born in Castleton, Rutland county, Vermont, July 28, 1816, departed this life May 5, 1903, aged 86 years, 9 months, 9 days. In 1836, when twenty years old, he came to Indiana. His father came in the spring, while Clayton, the eldest son, followed in the fall, bringing the rest of the family with him. In 1844, the deceased purchased the present homestead where he lived continuously until the time of his death. In 1844, he was married to Thirza Collins, of Jamestown, who departed this life in 1852. In 1853, he married a sister of his first wife, Jane Collins, who died in 1883. In 1886, he was married to Mrs. Lida Healy, who survives him. He always took the lead in advancing all enterprises that were for the public good, and had served in all the offices of the township. He was county commissioner two terms and was at one time township trustee. All trusts imposed in him have been fulfilled with efficiency and fidelity. At an early age he professed faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church. He remained a member of this church until it was disbanded, after which he never united with any other. On April 7, he suffered a slight attack of heart failure. These attacks continues, becoming more frequent and severe. He felt no pain, but the tired heart simply grew weary and at last ceased to beat, bringing to a close a long and useful life. One child, Ella T., preceeded him to the spirit world. He leaves a wife, two children, Oscar F. and Mrs. Carrie A. Caswell, four grandchildren, three sisters and one brother, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was a true husband, an affectionate father, a kind neighbor, and a noble, upright citizen, whose power for good was always felt in the community. The funeral was at the family residence, Sunday, May 10, Rev. T.L. Dyer officiating. The burial was at the Jamestown cemetery. "History of Steuben County, Indiana", 1885, pub. Inter-State Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. pages 536 - 537 Clayton Mallory was born in Rutland Count, Vt., in 1816, a son of David and Cynthia (Collars) Mallory, of Irish decent. When fourteen years of age he left home and lived with his grandparents four years, when he began working for farmers at $8 a month. When twenty years of age, in 1836, he came to Indiana, his father having preceded him in the early part of the year. As a result of the labors of the children they had $100, and with this the father bought forty acres of land a half a mile south of where Mr. Mallory now lives. In 1844 Clayton bought a tract of wild land, a portion of the school preserve. Not a tree had been cut on the land, but with a zeal characteristic of the man he soon brought it under a state of cultivation, and reaped a bountiful harvest as a reward for his labor. He has inproved his farm till it is now one of the best in the township. He has been formost in advancing all interests of public benefit and has served in nearly all the township offices. He has been County Commissioner two terms, and was a Trustee when but one was required in the township. All trusts imposed on him have fulfilled with fidelity and efficiency. Mr. Mallory was married to Thirza Collins, daughter of one of the pioneers of Jamestown. She died in 1852 leaving one son -- Oscar F., who married Edna Brooks, and has two children -- Barton and Clayton. In 1853 he married a sister of his first wife, Jane Collins, and to them were born two children - Ella T., deceased , and Carrie A., who married T. A. Caswell and has two children - Ella J. and Ralph. After an illness of two years Mrs. Mallory died Aug. 30, 1883.
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