Clayton family.

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Thomas L. Clayton (1934-1905) of Asheville, N.C., was the son of Ephraim Clayton (1804-1892) and Nancy McElroy Clayton (d. 1892). He married Emma A. Clayton (1829-1887). During the Civil War, Clayton served in the Confederate army, stationed in Georgia during the Atlanta campaign in 1864, and later in Alabama. After the war, Clayton became a contractor with the Western North Carolina Railroad.

From the description of Clayton family papers, 1855-1922. WorldCat record id: 34847462

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creatorOf Clayton family. Clayton family papers, 1855-1922. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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associatedWith Clayton, Emma A., 1839-1887. person
associatedWith Clayton, Ephraim, 1804-1892. person
associatedWith Clayton, Nancy McElroy, d. 1882. person
associatedWith Clayton, Thomas L., 1834-1905. person
associatedWith Confederate States of America. Army corporateBody
associatedWith Western North Carolina Railroad Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
North Carolina
United States
South Carolina
Confederate States of America
Asheville (N.C.)
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Slavery
Atlanta Campaign, 1864
Families
Railroads
Secession
Women
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Family

Active 1855

Active 1922

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