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Marriage: Children:
  1. James Martin Clayton: Birth: 1 Oct 1864 in Alabama. Death: 20 Sep 1949 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee

  2. Rhoda Anna Clayton: Birth: 7 Aug 1869 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: 7 Aug 1888 in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama

  3. William Washington, Jr. Clayton: Birth: 1873 in Morgan County, Alabama.

  4. D. Gibbs Clayton: Birth: 1874 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: Mar 1884 in Morgan County, Alabama

  5. George Jefferson Clayton: Birth: 1878 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: Sep 1881 in Morgan County, Alabama

  6. John Browning Clayton: Birth: 21 Mar 1880 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: Dec 1964 in Morgan County, Alabama

  7. Eddie Clayton: Birth: Abt 1884 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: 7 Jun 1886 in Morgan County, Alabama

  8. Person Not Viewable


Family
Marriage: Children:
  1. Henry Thomas Clayton: Birth: 25 Nov 1915 in Falkville, Morgan County, Alabama. Death: 24 Jun 1968 in South El Monte, Los Angeles County, California

  2. Annie Lee Clayton: Birth: 20 Feb 1918 in Morgan County, Alabama. Death: 17 Aug 1968 in El Monte, Los Angeles County, California


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a. Note:   MARRIAGE: "BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA MARRIAGES", Wm. W. Clayton and Jane Culver married November 9, 1863 at the residence of Widow Hyatt in Blount County, Alabama by Phillip E. Foust, Minister. Marriage Bond signed by Wm. W. Clayton and G. N. Tipton for $200.00.
  MARRIAGE: "ALABAMA MARRIAGES 1800 - 1920" Spouse 1: William Clayton Spouse 2: Jane Culver Marriage Date: 09 Nov 1863 Marriage Place: Blount Surety/Bond Date: Performed By: Minister of Gospel Surety/Perf. Name: Phillip Foust OSPage: 206
  MARRIAGE: "MARRIAGE LICENSE"; Located in Oneonta, Blount County, Alabama Archives State of Alabama Blount County To Any ordained or Licensed Minister of the Gospel, Judge of the Circuit or Probate Courts, or Justice of the Peace for said County, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between W. W. Clayton and Jane Culver and this shall be your sufficient authority for so doing. Given under my hand this 7th day of November A. D., 1863. John Gillespie, Judge of Probate The above named parties were solomnized by me at the home of Widow Hyatt on the 9th day of November, A. D., 1863. Phillip E. Foust, Minister
  MARRIAGE: "MARRIAGE BOND" State of Alabama Blount County Know all men by these presents, That we W. W. Clayton & G. W. Tipton are held and firmly bound unto the State of Alabama, in the penal sum of Two hundred dollars; for payment of wich, well and truly to be made, do bind ourselves and each and every one of our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly before these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated the Seventh day of November, A. D., One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-three. The condition of the above obligation is such, That if there be lawful cause why W. W. Clayton and Jane Culver should not be joined together in the holy union of Matrimony, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. W. W. Clayton G. W. Tipton Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in presence of John Gillespie, Judge
  MARRIAGE: Second Marriage "Morgan County, Alabama Marriages"; Located Morgan County Archives; Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama Marriage Record The State of Alabama Morgan County To any Licensed Minister of the Gospel in regular communion with the Christian Church or Society of which he is a member, or Judge of the Supreme, Circuit, or City Court, or Chancellor within the State, or Judge of Probate or Justice of the Peace of said County - Greeting: You are hereby authorized to solemnize Marriage between Mr. W. M. W. Clayton and Mrs. L. L. Britt, and to join them together in Matrimony, and to certify the same in writing to this office, as required by law. Given under my hand this 7 day of December, 1914. Wm. E. Suggs, Judge of Probate This certifies that I have solemnized Marriage between Mr. W. M. W. Clayton and Mrs. L. L. Britt, according to law at Leesdale, in said County and State, on the 7 day of December, 1914. W. W. Coleman Cresswell Jackson Record of Ages of Parties, Concent of Parent or Guardian, etc. Age of Man - 66 Age of Woman - 40 Color of Man - W Color of Woman - W Height of man - 5' 11" Height of Woman - 5' 3" Weight of Man - 142 Weight of Woman - 110 Nativity of Man - GA Nativity of Woman - AL Occupation of Man - Minister Occupation of Woman - Housewife No. of Marriages for Man - 2 No. of Marriages for Woman - 2 Is there any blood relation between the parties, and if so, what? None Religious belief of man - Baptist Religious belief of woman - Baptist Residence of Man - Falkville, AL Residence of Woman - Leesdale, AL
  Sources: "TRACES IN THE SAND" - A History of the Allison and Allied Families of Campbell County, Virginia and Morgan County, Alabama, The Gregath Company, Cullman, Alabama, July 1992 Harmony Primitive Baptist Church, Morgan County, Alabama Membership Rolls (Taken fron old church minutes) Clayton, William Clayton, Thillithia (No dates given)
  Sources: "TID-BITS", Morgan County, Alabama, Volumn I, pg. 271 (First Published in the "New Decatur Newspaper") Grand Reunion of Confederate Veterans at Hartselle, Alabama Camp No. 383 U. C. V. W. W. Clayton, elected Chaplain
  Sources: "FOUNDER'S DAY JUBILEE - 1875-1975", Falkville, Alabama; Original located in the Morgan County Archives in Decatur, Alabama; Article on the "History of the Brown Family", pg. 41 This article give the history of the Hutch Brown family, whose son James (Jim) Brown, married Lula Clayton, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Bill Clayton (W. W. Clayton). It states that Reverend Clayton was a pioneer minister of Falkville.
  Sources: "THE HERITAGE oF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA", pg. 196-197, Written by:William H. Gibson Submitted article of W. W. Clayton and his descendants.
  Sources: "HARMONY PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES 1868 - 1922"; Morgan County Archives; Decatur, Alabama Page 20 Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1876 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 4. Motioned and carried that we elect our Delegates to the Union Meeting, which resulted in the election of the following brethren Viz. Richard Booker Allison, WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, Samuel Short, Thomas Ryan, Andrew Sylvester (Vester) Oden. Brother Lindsey Cagle in case of failure....... Richard Booker Allison, Clerk Elder Martin Putman, Moderator Page 21 Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1876 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 1. Visiting brethren of our faith and order were invited to seats with us. 2. The fellowship of the Church inquired for, and union found. 3. The door was opened for the reception of members. 4. Moved and carried that our next meeting be a communion season. On Sunday the door being open and the invitation extended Brother George R. Brown came forward and joined upon the original Abstract of Principals. Richard Booker Allison, Clerk WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, Moderator Page 23 Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1877 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 4. Moved and seconded that we Ballot for Delegates to the Association which resulted in the election of the following Brethern to wit: WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, L. A. Short, John A. Cobbs, and in case of failure James W. Putman. Richard Booker Allison, Clerk WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, Moderator Page 24 Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1877 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 4. Received a petitionary letter from our Sister, Bethany Church, by the hand of her messenger Brother A. J. Chaney, to ordain Brother WILLIAM W. CLAYTON to the functions of the ministry. The petition was granted and Brother WILLIAM W. CLAYTON was set apart by the Church for ordination unanimousley. 5. Brother WILLIAM W. CLAYTON applied for a letter of dismission for the Church, which was unanimously granted Richard Booker Allison, Clerk Elder Martin Putman, Moderator Page 27 Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1878 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 6. Moved and carried that we appoint a committee to see Brother WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, and cite thim to attend at our next meeting the Saturday before the 3rd Sunday of this instant and answer to the charge of the church against him for making an improper use of his letter, also for submitting to be ordained by an illegal prestbytery. Richard Booker Allison, Clerk Elder Calburn Whitworth, Moderator Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1878 the Church met and after divine worship convened in conference. 4. Called for references: and the committee who was appointed to see WILLIAM W. CLAYTON; reported that they went to see him, but he was not at home; they saw old Brother Chaney, who promised the committee that he would tell CLAYTON to attend at Harmony the 3rd Sunday and Saturday before to answer the charge of said Church. Report received and the committee discharged. 5. Motion carried to excommunicate WILLIAM W. CLAYTON, from the fellowship of Harmony Church which was uinanimous. 6. Motioned and seconded that the Church have WILLIAM W. CLAYTON published in Baptist Watchman, also in the Minutes of the next association, which was unanimously carried. Richard Booker Allison, Clerk Elder Calburn Whitworth, Moderator
  Census: 1850 PIKE COUNTY, GEORGIA William W. Clayton, Male, 6, GA In household with parents
  Census: 1860 BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA - Summit Post Office - Taken June 2, 1860 - Taken By J. H. Skinner, Assistant Marshall William W. Clayton, Male, 15 in Household with Mother; 2 households away from Jane Culver who he married in 1863
  Census: 1866 BLOUNT COUNTY, ALABAMA STATE CENSUS Township 9 Range 1 East 1 male under 10 - James Marion Clayton, born about 1864 1 male 20/30 - William Washington Clayton, born 1845 1 female 20/30 - Lucretia Jane Culver Clayton, born 1849
  Census: 1870 MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA - Somerville Beat - Taken 20 July 1870, Post Office: Somerville - Taken by David Day, Ass't Marshal - Page 68a. William W. Clayton, Male, 28, GA Jane, Female, 29, AL James, Male, 6, AL Annah, Female, 1, AL Jasper Culver, Male, 22
  Census: 1880 MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA -Township # 8 - Range # 2 West - Beat # 6 - Taken June 7 & 8, 1880 W. W. Clayton, Male, 34,Farming, GA L. Jane, Female, 37, AL James M., Male, 15, AL R. Anna, Female, 10, AL Wm., Jr., Male, 7, AL D. Gibbs, Male, 6, AL Geo. Jefferson, Male, 2, Afflicted in Hip & Leg, AL John B, Male, 2/12, AL (His sister, Telitha Ellen was living in Household # 26)
  Census: 1900 MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA - Hartselle Precinct, except Hartselle Town - Taken June 4, 1900 - Taken by Matt. K. Mahan, Enumerator - Household # 27 William W. Clayton, Male, 53, Born Dec. 1846, Married 38 Years, GA - Owns Property, Farms 28 Acres Lucretia, female, 54, Born Mar. 1845. 3 of 8 Children Living, AL John B., Male, 20, Born Mar 1882, AL Sallie, Female, 20 (Niece), Born Jan. 1880, AL (Living next door to George Washington Clayton, his family, and W. W.'s sister Telitha Ellen)
  Census: 1910 MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA - Lacon Post Office - Lacon & Massey Road North Side - Enumerated April 27, 1910 - SD# 8 - ED# 169 - Sheet # 9B - Household # 161 William M. Wazton (Clayton), M, 69, GA, NC, GA, Farmer, Rents, 153 Acres Lucretia J., F, 66, Married 46 Years, 3 of 8 Children Living, AL, AL, SC
  Census: 1920 MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA - Flint, Precinct # 13 - Taken Jan. 7, 1920 - E. D. # 168 - Sheet # 1 - Line # 39 - Page 103 - Household # 12 William W. Clayton, Rents Property, Male, 75, Married, GA, GA, GA, Farmer, General Farm, Farms 9 acres Lula, Female, Wife, 48, AL Henry, Male, Son, 4 & 3/12, AL Annie Lee, Female, Daughter, 1 &11/12, AL
  Professions: Farmer Baptist Minister BURIAL: "CEMETERYS OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA", Section 8 South Range 4 West, Lebanon Cemetary W. W. Clayton Dec 7, 1845 Dec 29, 1920
  DEATH: "CERTIFICATE OF DEATH" State of Alabama Place of Death: Morgan County Full Name: Wm. W. Clayton Sex: Male Color: White Married, Single, Widowed, Divorced: Married If Married: Husband Age: 75 Years, 22 Days Usual Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: Georgia Maiden Name of Mother: Jane Culver (This is a mistake; Jane was his wife) Birthplace: Georgia Date of Death: Blank I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from November 2 to December 12, 1920 and that I last saw him alive on November 29, 1920 and that death occurred on the date stated above. Cause of Death: Total blockage of Bowels Contributory:Unreadable Where was this disease contracted if not at place of death?: November, home Did an operation precede the death: No Was there an autopsy?: No What test confirmed diagnosis? Unreadable Signature: Unreadable, MD Address: Hartselle, Ala. Place of Burial: Lebanon
  Pension: �CIVIL WAR PENSION FILE� Military Records Division Veteran�s Name: Clayton, Wm. W County: Morgan Page # 1 PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE OF MAKING A LIVELIHOOD BY LABOR Application For relief of Soldiers maimed or Disabled during the late War, under Act approved February 28, 1889. The State of Alabama County of Morgan Personally appeared before me, W. W. Clayton, Judge of Probate, in and for said County, W. W. Clayton, who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that when a Second Sergeant in Company �A� of 2 Regiment of Alabama Cal. And while in the discharge of his duty the 22nd day Dec, 1862, at Wolf River near Jacinta in the State of Kentucky he was wounded by being shot through the left hand and in consequence of which wound or wounds he has been rendered physically incapable of making a livelihood by labor; that he was a resident of Alabama on the 28th day of February, 1889, and is a resident at this application; that he is engaged in the business of farming; and that his taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 5th day of July, 1889 E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate Morgan County The State of Alabama County of Morgan I hereby certify that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office, and that I believe the statements made therein are entitled to credit. Sworn to under my hand this 5th day of July, 1889. Signature: E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate Morgan County Page # 2 The State of Alabama County of Morgan Personally appeared before me, E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate in and for said County, W. W. Clayton, who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that when a private in Company �A� of 43rd Regiment of Tenn. Vols. And while in discharge of his duty on the ___ day of November, 1862, at Public Highway between Wolf River and Jacinta in the State of Kentucky he was wounded by being shot through the left hand and in consequence of which disability, old age or infirmity, loss of limb, wound or wounds, he has been rendered physically incapable of making a livelihood by labor; that he was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February, 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application; that he is engaged in the business of farming, that his taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value, and that his Salary and Gross Income does not amount to four hundred dollars per year Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, 1891. Signature: Not Signed The State of Alabama County of Morgan I hereby certify that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office, and that I believe the statements made therein are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this the 3rd day of August, 1891. Not signed Page # 3 The State of Alabama County of Morgan Personally appeared before Jas. E. Peck, Judge of Probate in and for said County, W. W. Clayton who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that when a private in company �A� of 43rd Regiment of Russell�s Brigade and while in discharge of his duty on the __ day of___ 1862, at Jacinto in the State of Kentucky he was wounded and in consequence of which loss of limb, wound or wounds, he has been rendered physically incapable making a livelihood by labor; that he was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February, 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application; that he is engaged in the business of farming, that his taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value, and that his Salary and Gross Income does not amount to four hundred dollars per year Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of March 1893. Signature: Jas. E. Peck, Judge of Probate Morgan County The State of Alabama County of Morgan I hereby certify that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office, and that I believe the statements made therein are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this the 1st day of June, 1893. Jas. E. Peck, Probate Judge Morgan County Page # 4 SOLDIERS OR SAILORS APPLICATION For the relief of needy Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, Residents of Alabama, who from wounds or other cause, and now unable to earn a livelihood by labor, under Act approved February 13th, 1891. The State of Alabama County of Morgan Personally appeared before me, E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate in and for said County, W. W. Clayton, who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that when a private in Company �A� of 43rd Regiment of Tenn. Vols. And while in discharge of his duty on the ___ day of November, 1862, at Between Wolf River and Jacinta in the State of Kentucky, he was wounded by being shot through the left hand, and in consequence of which disability, old age or infirmity, loss of limb, wound or wounds, he has been rendered physically incapable of making a livelihood by labor; that he was a resident of Alabama on the 13th day of February, 1891, and is a resident at the date of this application; that he is engaged in the business of farming, that his taxable property does not exceed four hundred dollars in value, and that his Salary and Gross Income does not amount to four hundred dollars per year. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1st day of April, 1892. Signature: E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate Morgan County The State of Alabama County of Morgan I hereby certify that the duplicate of the foregoing application and affidavit is on file in my office, and that I believe the statements made therein are entitled to credit. Given under my hand this the 1st day of April, 1892. Signature: E. M. Russell, Judge of Probate Morgan County Page # 5 AFFIDAVIT OF WTNESSES The State of Alabama County of Morgan I, B. B. Williams, do solemnly swear that I am personally acquainted with W. W. Clayton, whose name is signed to the foregoing application, and that I know of my own knowledge that the said W. W. Clayton did serve as set forth in the application and that he did not desert the service, but was honorably discharged therefrom. I belonged to the same company & I am sure I am not mistaken. Signature: B. B. Williams Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 24th day of Feb., 1894 and I certify that the affaint is personally known to me, and he is a person of veracity and truth. Signature: S. L. Fuller, Judge of Probate in and for said State and County Page # 6 SOLDIERS OR SAILORS The State of Alabama Morgan County APPLICATION FOR RELIEF W. W. Clayton Leesdale, Alabama Under act approved February 13, 1891. For the relief of needy Confederate Soldiers, and sailors, residents of Alabama, who from wounds, or other cause, are now unable to earn a livelihood, and for the Widows of such as were killed or died in said war, and not since remarried. Page # 7 SOLDIERS or SAILORS Application For the relief of needy Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, Residents of Alabama, who from wounds or other cause, are now unable to earn a livelihood by labor, under Act approved February 13th, 1891 (H. B. 969), and as amended February 18th, 1895 (S. B. 826) The State of Alabama County of Morgan Before me W. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate in and for said County, in said State, personally appeared W. W. Clayton, who being duly sworn, deposes and says: That while in the military or naval service of this said State, or Confederate States, he was a private in Company �I� of 1st Regiment of Alabama Calvary and that he did not desert the service of this State, or Confederate States: That while in the discharge of his duties as such, on the 24th day of Nov. 1862 at Wolf River, in the State of Kentucky, he was shot in the left hand. He had the measles & has never recovered there from and in consequence of such wound, he is physically unable to earn a livelihood by labor: That he was, on the 13th day of February, 1891, and is now, a resident of Alabama, and that his Post Office address is Leesdale, Alabama: That he is engaged in the business of Farming: That his taxable property consists of Two horses worth $150.00. And is not worth in the aggregate more than five hundred dollars: That his salary or gross income does not amount to five hundred dollars per year: And that his wife does not own a separate estate of more than five hundred dollars: And he hereby makes application for relief under said Act. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and Subscribed before me on this 15th day of May, 1897. Signature: W. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate After an examination and investigation of the within application, we report that the said applicant is worthy and recommend that the application be received. Signature: D. L. Downs & D. S. James, Board of Examiners June 3, 1897 I find the above application is in due form, and approve the same. Signature: W. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate The State of Alabama County of Morgan I hereby certify that the above is a duplicate of the original application on file in my office together with the endorsement of the Board of Examiners in the case of said applicant and also of my approval thereof. Given under my hand this 3rd day of June, 1897. Signature: W. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate of Morgan County Page # 8 The State of Alabama Morgan County Before me, W. E. Russell, a N. P. & Ex. Off. J. P. in and for said State and County, personally appeared W. W. Clayton whose name is signed in the foregoing application, and who is known to me, who, after being first duly Sworn, deposes and says that the statements in said application and true and correct. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 8th day of May, 1904, and I certify that I know said affaint to be a person of truth and veracity. Signature: W. E. Russell, N. P. & Ex. Off. J. P. Page # 9 APPLICATION FOR THE RELIEF OF CONFEDERTE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS The State of Alabama Cullman County To the Honorable Board of Pension Examiners for said County: Your petitioner, W. W. Clayton, respectfully represents to your honorable board that he is a resident citizen of Morgan County, in the State of Alabama, and that he resided in said State on the first day of January in the year 1899. That he enlisted in the service of the State or Confederate States, as a Private in Company �G� in the Stuart Battalion on the ___ day of April 1864 at Landersville in Lawrence County in the State of Alabama, and that he was honorably discharged from such service on the 21st day of April 1865, that he did not desert the service of the Confederate States, or of the State of Alabama; that he _____ _____ _____ Wolf River in the State of Kentucky in left hand & I ____ _____ ____. That he is now unable to make a living by manual labor on account of said wound; That he is at the time of filing this application 59 years of age, and that his post office address is Falkville, Alabama; That he does not own property either in his name, nor that of his wife, to the value of four hundred (400) dollars; that his annual income does not exceed four hundred (400) dollars, and that he has no children upon whom he can depend for support. Your petitioner files herewith a complete schedule of all the property owned by himself and wife. In consideration of the foregoing facts, your petitioner asks that his name be placed upon the pension rolls, in the class that your honorable board may adjudge him to belong, that he may participate in the division of the fund provided for the relief of Confederate and Alabama soldiers and their widows, by act of the General Assembly approved February 10, 1899. Signature: W. W. Clayton Application of Wm. W. Clayton of the County of Morgan REPORT OF COUNTY BOARD We the undersigned members of the Pension Board of Examiners for County of Morgan hereby that we have examined the within application by law directed and we find that said application should be granted, and the applicant placed in Class 4. Signature: W. A. Banlife Dan Walden, Board of Examiners Finding of State Board of Examiners We, the undersigned State Board of Examiners, hereby certify that we have examined the within application, and recommend that said application be granted, and that the applicant be placed in class 4 under act of Feb. 10th, 1899. This the 16th day of August, 1904. J. N. Thompson, Pres. P. B. Mastin J. R. Hon, MD., State Board of Examiners Page # 10 The State of Alabama Morgan County Schedule of Property Filed with Application for pension with W. W. Clayton Real Estate - None Personal Property 2 - Horse and Mule - $150.00 1 - Cattle of all kinds - 20.00 5 - Hogs ----------------- 5.00 2 - Watches, clocks ------4.00 Household & Kitchen Furniture -----------------25.00 Mechanical & Farming And Implements --------- 4.00 ________________________ Total $212.00 The State of Alabama Morgan County Personally appeared before me W. E. Russell, a N. P. & Ex. Off. J. P. in and for said State and County W.W. Clayton, who, being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing schedule embraces all property owned by himself and wife and that the valuation as fixed is a fair and just value thereof. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of May, 1905. Signature: W. E. Russell, N.P. & Ex. Off, J. P., In and for said County Page # 11 State of Alabama Morgan County Before me G. I. Britnell, a Notary Public in and for said State and County personally appeared W. M. W. Clayton who being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that he is now on the Pension Roll of Morgan County in the 3rd Class; that he hereby makes application under the Act approved April 24th, 1911, to be placed on the pension roll of second class on account of his age ___ being at the time of making this application over the age of seventy years, and further states that he was born near Barnsville, Ga, that he depends solely upon his pension for support and maintenance; that he is unable to procure any other positive proof of his age, as there is no one in this part of the country can testify as to his birth. Signature: Wm. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of Nov., 1915 AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS State of Alabama Morgan County I, Sam L. Francis do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with W. M. W. Clayton whose name is signed to the foregoing application, and that I have known him for 49 years; that, from personal knowledge of him and his general appearance, I believe that he is over seventy years of age, as stated in this application. Signature: Sam. L. Francis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of Nov., 1915 I hereby certify that affiant is made known to me, and is a person of integrity and veracity. Signature: G. I. Britnell, Notary Public Page # 12 State of Alabama Morgan County Application of W. M. W. Clayton Falkville, Alabama To be placed on Pension Roll in second class, on Account of age, or have lost a leg or arm, or foot or hand or the entire use thereof. Filed in office of State Auditor this __day of December 25, 1915. Signature: M. C.. Allgood, State Auditor Filed in this office on the 16th day of December, 1915. Signature: Wm. E. Skeggs, Judge of Probate, Morgan County Show failing to return 11/1/16 Page # Military Records Division Veteran�s Name: Clayton, Wm. W County: Morgan Military Record: Cp. A, 4 (or 40th ) Tenn Page # 13 AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES The State of Alabama County of Morgan I, W. A. Culver, do solemnly swear that I am personally acquainted with W. W. Clayton whose name is signed to the foregoing application, and that I know of my own knowledge that the said W. W. Clayton did serve as set forth in the application, and that he did not desert the service, but was honorably discharged therefrom. Signature: William A. Culver Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 28th day of May, 1904 and certify that the affaint is personally known to me, and he is a person of veracity and truth. Signature: W. E. Russell, NP & Ex. Off. J. P., In and for said State and County This is to certify that I have ex, Mr. W. W. Clayton & find the he was wounded in left hand as set forth & has lost the use of same to some extent & ask he be put on the pension roll in Class (4) Four. Signature: W. A. Borelife, W. O., In and for Morgan County, Alabama Page # 14 APPLICATION OF SOLDIER OR SAILOR, OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE, TO BE ADVANCED FROM THE THIRD TO THE SECOND CLASS The State of Alabama Morgan County Before me, W.B. Lindsey, Judge Inferior Court, Hartselle, Alabama, in and for the above State and County, personally appeared W. W. Clayton, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he is now on the pension roll of Morgan County, in the third class under No. 19105; that he hereby makes application under the Act approved Sept. 25, 1915, to be placed on the pension roll in second class on account of his age, he being at the time of making this application over the age of seventy years, or has lost a leg, or foot, or arm, or the entire use thereof, and he further states that he was born in Pike County, Ga. Dec. 7, 1845, that he depends solely upon his pension for support and maintenance; that he is unable to procure any other positive proof of his age, as there is no one in this part of the country can testify as to his birth. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of May, 1917. Signature: W. B. Lindsey, Judge Inferior Court, Hartselle, Alabama AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES I, W. A. Culver, do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with W. W. Clayton, whose name is signed to the foregoing application, and that I have known him for 56 years; that from personal knowledge of him, and from his general appearance, I believe he is over seventy years of age. Signature: W. A. Culver Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of May, 1917. I hereby certify that affiant is known to me and he is a person of integrity and veracity. Signature: W. B. Lindsey, Judge Inferior Court, Hartselle, Alabama Page # 15 Order No. 6507 The State of Alabama Morgan County Application of W. W. Clayton To be placed on Pension Roll in second class, under Act of Sept. 25, 1915, on account of age, or have lost a leg, or arm, or foot, or hand or the entire use thereof. Filed and approved in office of the Alabama Pension Commission June 4, 1917 Signature: Edward Worth, Secretary
  Pension: "ALABAMA STATE ARCHIVES"; Civil War Service Database; Date Located October 26, 2001 http://www.archives.state.al.us/civilwar/soldier.cfm?id=31272 Last Name: Clayton First Name: Wm. MI: W. Date of Birth: Marital Status: Death Info: Occupation: Discharge Date: 1865/04/21 Enlistment Date: 1864/04/00 Discharge Info: Enlistment Info: Alabama, Lawrence County, Landersville, Private. Branch: Engagements: Wounded at Wolf River Ky. Regimental Unit: Stuart's Battalion Engage. con't: Company Unit: G Remarks: Pensioner Wm W. Clayton; Witnesses: B. R. Williams, W. A. Culver; Remarks: R; no rolls on file in this office of Stuart's (or Stewart's) Battalion of Alabama Cavalry, CSA and no record of capture or parole of man named William W. Clayton as member of org Co. Unit Name: Remarks con't: Pension Rec: Authority: Alabama Pension #39389, Morgan County & Adj Gen Off Ltr, Aug 10, 1914.
  Pension: "RECORDS OF PENSIONERS - MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA" Pension # 19211 Clayton, W. W.
  Pension: "LIST OF MAIMED SOLDIERS AND WIDOWS", Alabama Genealogy Exchange; Vol. II, Issue I, Summer 1985; Original located in Morgan County Archives, Decatur, Alabama Annual Report, Auditor's Office, Montgomery, Alabama September 30, 1890 Compiled by Thomas Harold Wood List of Maimes Soldiers and Widows of Confederate Soldiers to whom Warrants were issued under Act approved February 28, 1889, fo their relief. Morgan County W. W. Clayton
  Pension: "RECORD OF PENSIONERS in ALABAMA"; Showing Pensioners and Amounts Received Under Act Approved April 24, 1911 (From Deborah Miles <[email protected]>; Received October 2, 2001) Morgan County, Alabama Number: 89 Name: Wm. W. Clayton 1911 - 1912 Oct.1st: $ 15.00 Jan. 1st:$16.00 April 1st: $ 16.00 Oct. 1st: $ 16.00 1912 - 1913 Jan. 1st: $ 16.00 April 1st: $ 16.00 1913 - 1914 Oct. 1st: $16.00 Jan. 1st: $16.00 April 1st: $ 16.00 July 1st:$7.20 1914 - 1915 Oct. 1st; $ 16.00 Jan. 1st: $16.00 April 1st: $ 16.00 July 1st: $ 16.00
  Pension: "HISTORY OF THE 43rd TENNESSEE INFANTRY"; http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/csainf/csa43.html The 43rd Regiment was organized at Knoxville, December 14, 1861, from companies which had been organized during October and November. It remained at Knoxville for some time, awaiting arms. About January 1, 1862, Secretary of War Benjamin issued an order that no 12-month organizations should be mustered into service for the Confederate Army unless they were fully armed at the time of muster, and instructed Brigadier General William H. Carroll to muster out the 43rd Regiment unless he had arms for it. Carroll reported he expected to have arms for the 43rd within 30 days. General A. S. Johnston and the Adjutant General of Tennessee protested Benjamin's order, explaining the difficulty of securing arms, but stating that the State of Tennessee was making every effort to secure arms, and expected to arm its organizations, so Benjamin withdrew his order to muster out the 43rd. On January 8, 1862, General A. S. Johnston instructed Carroll to "send forward to this place (Bowling Green, Kentucky) all men armed and ready for duty of the regiments of Colonels Looney and Gillespie." Since they were not armed, the forces were not sent, and on January 26, 1862, General G. B. Crittenden reported "Gillespie's Regiment still at Knoxville, not well armed." Some members of the 36th Tennessee Infantry Regiment were transferred to this regiment when the 36th disbanded in June 1862. The regiment was not assigned to any brigade until July 3, 1862, and during this period was occupied, frequently in company detachments, in guarding the bridges in East Tennessee. Company reports mention stations at Greeneville, Lick Creek, Strawberry Plains, Carter's Depot, Morristown, Zollicoffer, Flat Creek, Charleston and London. On July 3, 1862 the 43rd was reported in Brigadier General D. Leadbetter's Brigade of Brigadier General Henry ileth's Division, composed of the 43rd Tennessee, 56th Georgia, 43rd Alabama Infantry Regiments, and the Jackson Artillery (Georgia), but on August 3 Gillespie was reported still at Hiwassee Bridge, Charleston, with orders to report to General H. Marshall. In obedience to this order the regiment moved to Castlewood, Virginia where on September 7, 1862, Brigadier General Marshall reported it as part of his force, with the explanation that the regiment had been loaned to him by General E. Kirby Smith, for a projected invasion of East Kentucky in cooperation with General Bragg's invasion further west. Captain Aiken, of the 43rd, in his outline of the regiment in Lindsleys Annals, stated that the expedition entered Kentucky through Pond (or Pound) Gap, and joined General Bragg's Army at Mount Sterling, Kentucky, but was in no important engagement during that campaign. In October, 1862 it was back at Lenoir Station, and on October 31 was reported in Colonel A. W. Reynolds' Brigade of Heth's Division, and served in this brigade until after the fall Qf Vicksburg in July 1863. The brigade at this time was composed of the 3rd (Lillard's), 39th, 59th, 43rd Tennessee, 39th North Carolina Infantry Regiments, and the 3rd Maryland Battery. This 3rd was originally I C. Vaughn's regiment, and was officially known as the 3rd Tennessee Infantry, Provisional Army, Confederate States of America. These four Tennessee Regiments served together from this time until the final surrender, with various other associates in the brigade organization. On November 20, Heth's Division was reported at Cumberland and Big Creek Gaps on the line of railroads. On December 22, 1862, the brigade moved by rail to Vicksburg, in the Department of Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana, where it was placed in Major General C. L. Stevenson's Division. The brigade went into camp at Camp Reynolds, near Vicksburg, and through April, 1863, was engaged in picket duty and building fortifications in the vicinity of Vicksburg. On May 15, 1863, as the rearguard of General Pemberton's army marching toward Raymond, Mississippi, and as guard for the baggage trains, it was involved in the engagement at Big Black River and Baker's Creek. It fell back to Vicksburg May 17, and for the next 47 days was in the siege of Vicksburg. The 43rd was in division reserve, being used as re-enforcements to support any weak point in the lines of the division. On May 22 it was rushed to the support of General Stephen D. Lee's Brigade, and helped to repel the assault on his position. On July 4, 1863, Vicksburg fell, and the 43rd was surrendered and paroled along with the rest of the army. On August 29, 1863 the Army of Vicksburg was reported at Demopolis, Alabama, and on September 11, 1863 was declared exchanged.
  Military: "CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE MILITARY RECORDS"; Located Wallace State College; Hanceville , Alabama Clayton, W. W. Co I, 43 Tennessee Inf. (5 East Tenn. Vols) Gillespie's Reg't) Regiment mounted about Dec., '63, and served as mounted infantry until paroled at Washington, GA. in May, '65. CONFEDERATE Private Card Numbers 1. 50101734 2. 1757 3. 1853 4. 44273278 Number of medical cards herein: 0 Number of personal cards herein: 1 Page # 2 CONFEDERATE 43 Mounted Tenn. W. W. Clayton Pri., Co. I, 43 Reg't Tennessee Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the orginazition named above, for Jan. & Feb., 1863. Enlisted: When: Feby 3, 1863 Where: Benton, Tenn. By whom:J. W. Gillespie Period: Blank Last Paid: Never Paid Present or absent: Absent Remarks: Not yet come to company Signature: G. E. Jones, Copyist Page # 3 CONFEDERATE 43 Mounted Tenn. W. W. Clayton Pri., Co. I, 43 Reg't Tennessee Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the orginazition named above, for Mch. & Apr., 1863. Enlisted: When: Feby 3, 1863 Where: Charleston, Tenn. By whom:J. W. Gillespie Period: 17 Mo. Last Paid: Never Paid Present or absent: Present Remarks: Entitled to Bounty, Not yet paid $50. Signature: G. E. Jones, Copyist Page # 4 CONFEDERATE 43 Mounted Tenn. W. W. Clayton Pri., Co. I, 43 Reg't Tennessee Infantry appears on Company Muster Roll of the orginazition named above, for May. & June., 1863. Enlisted: When: Feby 3, 1861 Where: Charleston By whom:J. W. Gillespie Period: 17 Mo. Last Paid: By Whom: A. C. Day To what time: April 20, 1863 Present or absent: Present Remarks: Bounty due Signature: G. E. Jones, Copyist Page # 5 CONFEDERATE 43 Tenn W.W.Clayton Pri., Co. I, 43 Reg't Tennessee Infantry appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Vicksburg, Miss.. according to the terms of capitulation entered into by the commanding Generals of the United States and Confederate forces July 4, 1863. Roll Dated: Not Dated Paroled at Vicksburg, Miss., July 9, 1863. Where captured: Vicksburg,Miss. When captured: July 4, 1863 Signature: J. W. Wilkinson, Copyist Page # 6 Clayton, W. W. Pri., Co. I, 43 Reg't Tennessee Vols. CONFEDERATE 1 Enclosure Bed Cards - 0 Final Statements - 0 Burial Records - 0 Furloughs of L. of A. - 0 Certs. of Dis. for Discharge - 0 Med. Certificates - 0 C. M. Charges - 0 Med. Des. Lists - 0 Descriptive Lists - 0 Orders - 0 Discharge Certificate - 0 Pris. of War Record - 1 Enlistment Papers - 0 Other papers relating to--- Admission to Hosp. - 0 Furloughs of L. of A. - 0 Casualty Sheet - 0 Med. Examination - 0 Confinement - 0 Misc. Information - 0 Contracts - 0 Pay or Clothing - 0 Death or Effects - 0 Personal Reports - 0 Desertion - 0 Rank - 0 Discharge from Hosp. - 0 Transfer to Hosp. - 0 Discharge from Service - 0 Transportation - 0 Duty - 0 Page # 7 Vicksburg, Mississippi. July 9th 1863 To all whom it may concern, know ye that: I, W. W. Clayton, a Private of Co. "I", 43rd Reg't Tenn. Vols., C. S. A., being a Prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg and its garrison, by Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A.,Commanding, on the 4th of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath - That I will not take up arms against the United States, nor serve in any military, police, or constabulary force in any Fort, Garrison, or field work, held by the Confederate States of America against the United States of America, nor as guard of prisons, depots, or stores, nor discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers, against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authorities. Signature: W. W. Clayton Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this 9 day of July 1865. Signature: J. O. Fuller, 20th Reg't Illinois Vols.; Captain and Paroling Officer


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