Clayton, Augustin S. (Augustin Smith), 1783-1839

Augustin Smith Clayton was a member of the first graduating class at the University of Georgia and founder of the Demosthenian Society. Clayton Street in Athens, Clayton County and Clayton, Georgia are all named for him. Clayton helped compile the law statutes of Georgia, served three terms as a judge of the Western Circuit, was a member of the Electoral College, and served in the U.S. Congress from 1831 to 1835.

From the description of Augustin Smith Clayton class poem and notebook, 1804. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 298873871