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Leander 'Lee' Clayton 1874–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1874

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1953

Death Location: Rector, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Clayton

Mother: Arrena Morris

Spouse(s): Laura Foster

Children(s): Aaron Clayton, J Clayton

In 1874, Leander 'Lee' Clayton entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to James Riley Clayton And Arrena C Morris. In 1880, Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided in Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA. Leander 'Lee' Clayton married Laura Suzanne Foster, and had children including Aaron Beryl Clayton, J D Clayton. Leander 'Lee' Clayton passed away in 1953 in Rector, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Leander 'Lee' Clayton entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to James Riley Clayton And Arrena C Morris.
  • In 1880, Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided in Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA.
  • Leander 'Lee' Clayton married Laura Suzanne Foster, and had children including Aaron Beryl Clayton, J D Clayton.
  • Leander 'Lee' Clayton passed away in 1953 in Rector, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Clayton
1847–1906
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
JC
Arrena Morris
1850–
Birth Location: Illinois
AM

Spouses(s)

Laura Foster
1881–1973
Birth Location: Tennessee
LF

Children(s)

Aaron Clayton
1904–1981
Birth Location: Arkansas
AC
J Clayton
1919–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JC

Leander Clayton's Ancestors

Self
Leander Clayton
1874–1953
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
James Riley Clayton
1847–1906
Tennessee, United States of America
Arrena (C) Morris
1850–
Illinois
Grandparents
John (R) Morris
1822–
Illinois
Mary
1834–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leander Clayton's Descendants

1.
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Leander ('Lee') Clayton (13 May 1874–23 Mar 1953) m. Laura (Suzanne) Foster (1881–1973)
  1. 1. Aaron (Beryl) Clayton 1904–1981 m. Necie (Estell) Marlar 1907–
  2. 2. J (D) Clayton 1919–

Leander Clayton's Timeline

10 Records

1874
13 May 1874
Birth of Leander 'Lee' Clayton in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Clay County, Arkansas, USA
Clay County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 66
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 76
Leander 'Lee' Clayton resided here in Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1953
23 Mar 1953
Age 79
Death of Leander 'Lee' Clayton in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1874
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00124; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11-2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T625_57; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339803
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Clay County
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois; Roll: 248; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 107
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374059
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1953; Roll: 2
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 790; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 11-3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brushy, Saline, Illinois; Roll: 248; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374059

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Clay County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Clay County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T625_57; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2339803

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00124; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00124; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Blue Cane, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 790; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 11-3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rector, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1953; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rector, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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