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Luther Clayton 1844–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Marion County, West Virginia

Death Date: 18 Apr 1879

Death Location: Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA

Father: Richard Clayton

Mother: Nancy Amos

Spouse(s): Margaret Jackson

Children(s): Franklin Clayton, Richard Clayton, Luther Clayton

The story of Luther Clayton began in 1844 in Marion County, West Virginia. In 1860, Luther Clayton resided in District 5, Hoodsville, Marion, Virginia, USA. Luther Clayton married Margaret Jackson, and had children including Franklin Frank Jefferson Clayton, Luther M Clayton, Richard Clayton. Luther Clayton passed away in 1879 in Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Clayton began in 1844 in Marion County, West Virginia.
  • In 1860, Luther Clayton resided in District 5, Hoodsville, Marion, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Clayton married Margaret Jackson, and had children including Franklin Frank Jefferson Clayton, Luther M Clayton, Richard Clayton.
  • Luther Clayton passed away in 1879 in Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Clayton's Ancestors

Self
Luther Clayton
1844–1879
Birth Place: Marion County, West Virginia
Parents
Richard Clayton
1804–1876
Virginia
Nancy Amos
1814–1901
Virginia
Grandparents
Elisha (Noah) Clayton
1757–1845
Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Stephen Amos
1785–1824
Monongalia County, Virginia (Marion, WVA)
Elizabeth Miller
1787–1855
New York
Great-Grandparents
Peter Miller
1759–1838
Mary Hartley?
1762–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Luther Clayton's Descendants

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Luther Clayton (1844–18 Apr 1879) m. Margaret Jackson (28 Oct 1852–14 Feb 1896)
  1. 1. Franklin (Frank Jefferson) Clayton 1875–1944 m. Celia (Thompson) Lancaster 1866–1944
    1. 1. Homer (Clarence) Clayton 1909–1977 m. Florence (Marrlsine) Derby 1920–1960
      1. 1. Jerry (Robert) Clayton 1948–1994
      2. 2. Charlotte Chipps 1945–2016
      3. 3. (Joan) (Peggy Ann) Clayton 1943–2012 m. Clair (Phillip) Dawson 1936–2018
    2. 2. Grover (Cleveland) Clayton 1900–1939
    3. 3. Emma (Olive) Clayton 1903–1940
    4. 4. Jessie Clayton 1905–1969 m. Albert (D) Pastleweight 1890– m. Albert (Douglas) Postlethwait 1890–1975
    5. 5. Luther (Isaac) Clayton 1905–1984
      1. 1. Jessie (Marie) Clayton 1941–1989
    6. 6. Ruphus Clayton 1907–1925
    7. 7. Ida (Pearl) Lancaster 1887–1972
      1. 1. edna lancaster 1906–
        1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Moore 1934–2011
  2. 2. Richard Clayton 1873–
  3. 3. Luther (M) Clayton 1878–

Luther Clayton's Timeline

6 Records

1844
1844
Birth of Luther Clayton in Marion County, West Virginia
Marion County, West Virginia
1848
18 Jul 1848
Age 4
Birth of Luther Clayton in Marion County, West Virginia
Marion County, West Virginia
1860
1860
Age 16
Luther Clayton resided here in District 5, Hoodsville, Marion, Virginia, USA
District 5, Hoodsville, Marion, Virginia, USA
1879
18 Sep 1879
Age 35
Death of Luther Clayton in Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA
Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA
1879
17 Apr 1879
Age 35
Death of Luther Clayton in Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA
Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA
1879
18 Apr 1879
Age 35
Death of Luther Clayton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1848
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Hoodsville, Marion, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia; Page: 632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1879
    Event Place: Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Pullman, Ritchie, West Virginia USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1879

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