James Farrell Claytor, Sr.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James Claytor
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Street: Lindell
House Number: 5715
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Household Members:
W A Claytor 51
Golden Claytor 37
James Claytor 5

OBITUARY

Portland Tribune; 22 September 2010

James Farrell Claytor Sr.

Aug. 14, 1934-Aug. 29, 2010

James Farrell Claytor Sr. died on Aug. 29 at the age of 76; the cause of death was cancer.

He was born on Aug. 14, 1934, in Caddo Mills, Texas, to parents William and Golden Claytor. He was raised in Santa Rosa, Calif., and served in the Army and Air Force. He was an Emmy-nominated art director and set designer, who worked for 35 years for Paramount and Disney Studios.

He is survived by: sons, Erick and Jim 'Buteh' Claytor; daughters-in-law, Pamela and Maria Claytor; grandchildren, Dallas and Aspen Claytor, and Edna, Edgar and Susanna Pittman; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by: wife, Jimmie Sue Claytor; daughter, Lucinda Marie Claytor; and sister, Billie Hooker.

Arrangements: Emily's Burial and Cremation.

James married Jimmie Sue Gray. Jimmie was born 25 Jun 1938, Yukon, Canadian Co. OK; died May 30 2010, Portland, Multnomah Co. OR. [Group Sheet]

1. Lucinda Marie Claytor
2. James Farrell Claytor, Jr.
3. Erick Claytor

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm Asa Clayton [Claytor]
Age: 13
Birth Date: May 1887
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Shorterville, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Robt W Clayton [Claytor]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary E Clayton [Claytor]
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William A Clayter [Claytor]
Age in 1910: 22
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 4, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Robert W Clayter [Claytor]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary E Clayter [Claytor]
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William A Claytos [Claytor]
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Golden M Claytor
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
William A Claytor 32
Golden M Claytor 17

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: William A Clayton [Claytor]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Alabama
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 3, Hunt, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Golden Clayton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
William A Clayton 42
Golden Clayton 27
Billie F Clayton 7

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: W A Claytor
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Street: Lindell
House Number: 5715
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caddo Mills, Hunt, Texas
Residence in 1935: Caddo Mills, Hunt, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Contractor Independant
Industry: Gen Building
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $18
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Duration of Unemployment: 0
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 49
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
W A Claytor 51
Golden Claytor 37
James Claytor 5

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Santa Rosa, California, City Directory, 1947
Name: William A Claytor
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1947
Street address: 740 Tupper
Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California
Occupation: Carpenter
Spouse: Golden M Claytor

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Santa Rosa, California, City Directory, 1953
Name: William A Claytor
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1953
Street address: 732 Dutton av
Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California
Occupation: Carpenter
Spouse: Golden Claytor



Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Asa Clayton
County: Hunt
State: Texas
Birthplace: Alabama,United States of America
Birth Date: 28 May 1887
Race: Caucasian (White)

World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: William Asa Claytor
Birth Date: 28 May 1887
Birth Place: Wesley or Abbeville, Alabama, [Henry Co. AL]
Residence: Vallejo, California
Race: White

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: William Claytor
SSAN: 454-01-4203
Last Residence: 93534 Lancaster, Los Angeles, California
Born: 28 May 1887
Last Benefit:
Died: Aug 1969
State Issued: Texas (Before 1951)

William married Golden Mae Funderberg. Golden was born 03 Jun 1902, Texas; died 21 Jul 1979, Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Golden M Claytos [Claytor]
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William A Claytos [Claytor]
Father's Birthplace: Arkansas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
William A Claytos 32
Golden M Claytos 17

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Golden Clayton [Claytor]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 3, Hunt, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: William A Clayton
Father's Birthplace: Arkansas
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Household Members:
William A Clayton 42
Golden Clayton 27
Billie F Clayton 7

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Golden Claytor
Respondent: Yes
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1903
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Street: Lindell
House Number: 5715
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caddo Mills, Hunt, Texas
Residence in 1935: Caddo Mills, Hunt, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
W A Claytor 51
Golden Claytor 37
James Claytor 5

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Santa Rosa, California, City Directory, 1947
Name: Golden M Claytor
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1947
Street address: 740 Tupper
Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California
Spouse: William A Claytor

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Santa Rosa, California, City Directory, 1953
Name: Golden Claytor
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1953
Street address: 732 Dutton av
Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California
Spouse: William A Claytor



Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gladen Clayton
SSAN: 546-56-3561
Last Residence:
Born: 3 Jun 1902
Last Benefit: 91606 North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Died: Jul 1979
State Issued: California (1957)

Died:
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Golden Mae Claytor
Social Security #: 546563561
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1902
Birth Place: Texas
Death Date: 21 Jul 1979
Death Place: Los Angeles

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: R W Clayter
Age in 1860: 11
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Southern Revenue District, Bedford, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Davis Mills
Household Members:
S G Clayter 45 [Samuel Graham]
J A Clayter 45 [Julia Ann]
S M Clayter 20
S V Clayter 18
C Clayter 15
R W Clayter 11

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Robt W Clayton [Robt W Claytor]
Age: 51
Birth Date: Jan 1849
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Shorterville, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Clayton
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 6
Household Members:
Robt W Claytor 51
Mary E Claytor 45
Robt Graham Claytor 17
Jessie F Claytor14
Wm Asa Claytor 13
Edwd Mc Rae Claytor 11
Mary Julia Claytor 8
Angus Hunter Claytor 6
A Mc A Williams 38 [brother-in-law]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert W Clayter [Robert W Claytor]
Age in 1910: 61
Birth Year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 4, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Claytor
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert W Claytor 61
Mary E Claytor 55
Jessie H Claytor 24
William A Claytor 22
Edward M Claytor 21
Mary J Claytor 18
Angus A Claytor 16

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert W Clayton [Robert W Claytor]
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Campbell, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed [Married]
Spouse's Name: Mary Claytor
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Robert W Claytor 70
Mary Claytor 65
Hunter Claytor 23

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=124382219

Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Robert W Clayter [Claytor]
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1849
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father: Samuel G Clayton [Claytor]
Mother: Julia A Mitchell
Age at Death: 79
Death Date: 3 Apr 1928
Death Place: Campbell, Hunt, Texas, USA

Robert married Mary E. WILLIAMS. Mary (daughter of Angus McAllister WILLIAMS and Minerva Elizbeth ALEXANDER) was born 02 Oct 1854, Henry Co. AL; died 15 Feb 1939, Hunt Co. TX; was buried , Brigham Cemetery, Campbell, Hunt Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary E Mc Williams
Age in 1860: 5
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Franklin, Henry, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Franklin
In Household of Anguish [Angus] A. McWilliams
Gender: Female
Post Office: Franklin

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Williams
Age in 1870: 15
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Precinct 7, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Franklin
Household Members:
Mary Williams 41 [Minerva]
Mary Williams 15
Sarah Williams 13
Herondon Williams 12 [Cornelia]
Verginia Williams 10
Ageor Williams 9 [Angus]
Arcy Williams 7 [Asa]
Thoms Williams 60 [possibly an uncle?]
[Note: the census taker really massacred the names plus the handwriting is bad as well. The ages and recognizable names match. So I'm confident this is the correct family.]

1880 United States Federal Census about M. E. Williams
Name: M. E. Williams
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Shorterville, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: M. E. Williams
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Occupation: At Home
Household Members:
M. E. Williams 51
M. E. Williams 25
Sarah J. Williams 23
C. I. Williams 20
V. C. Williams 19
A. Mc. A. Williams 18
Asa Williams 17

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary E Clayton [Mary E Claytor]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Oct 1854
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Shorterville, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robt W Clayton
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 6
Household Members:
Robt W Claytor 51
Mary E Claytor 45
Robt Graham Claytor 17
Jessie F Claytor 14
Wm Asa Claytor 13
Edwd Mc Rae Claytor 11
Mary Julia Claytor 8
Angus Hunter Claytor 6
A Mc A Williams 38

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary E Clayter [Claytor]
Age in 1910: 55
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 4, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert W Clayter [Claytor]
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
Robert W Claytor 61
Mary E Claytor 55
Jessie H Claytor 24
William A Claytor 22
Edward M Claytor 21
Mary J Claytor 18
Angus A Claytor 16

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Clayton [Claytor]
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Campbell, Hunt, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert W Clayton [Claytor]
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Robert W Claytor 70
Mary Claytor 65
Hunter Claytor 23


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Claytor&GSfn=mary&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScnty=2635&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=124382269&df=all&

Died:
Texas, Death Certificates, 1903?1982
Name: Mary E Claytor [Mary E McWilliams] [Williams]
Birth Date: 2 Oct 1854
Birth Place: Alabama
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence: Campbell, Texas
Spouse: R W
Father: A McWilliams [Williams]
Mother: Maneriva Alexander [Minerva]
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 15 Feb 1939
Death Place: Campbell, Hunt, Texas, USA

Other Events:

• _UID: 8E20270C80BF4C7FBB953E988127DB63F70B

Notes:

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: A M C A Williams
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Southern District, Henry, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 694
Household Members:
Name Age
Joel Williams 48
A M C A Williams 26

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Auguish A Mc Williams [Note: the census taker must have had impaired hearing to corrupt Angus as Anguish and McAllister Williams to McWilliams]
Age in 1860: 36
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Franklin, Henry, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Franklin
Household Members:
Name Age
Auguish A Mc Williams 36
Manervia E Mc Williams 31
Mary E Mc Williams 5
Sarah J Mc Williams 3
Cornelia J Mc Williams 2
Virginia C Mc Williams 2/12

1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
Franklin beat # 7, Henry, Alabama
Name of Slave Owner: A A Mcwilliams
All Slaves Owned:
Age Gender
48 Female
45 Male
39 Female
23 Male
23 Male
22 Female
18 Male
16 Female
19 Male
12 Male
10 Female
9 Male
9 Female
8 Female
5 Male
3 Female
1 Male
2 Female

Birth:
Source: 1860 Census, Franklin, Henry Co. AL,

Name:
Angus McAllister was a state senator from Henry County, serving two terms in the 1840's. There may have been a possible family tie in North Carolina. He was born June 16, 1811 in Cumberland County, North Carolina and was a successful merchant doing business at Franklin, Henry County, Alabama.

Angus married Minerva Elizbeth ALEXANDER 12 Dec 1853, Barbour Co. AL. Minerva (daughter of Ezekiel ALEXANDER and Edaline (Edna) DAWSON) was born 08 Feb 1829, Alabama; died 08 May 1889. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 45085078FF9843E6B1AEC05A23611EDBCBC2

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Minerva E Alexander
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1850: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 42
Household Members:
Ezekiel Alexander 47
David Alexander 24
Jonas D Alexander 22
Minerva E Alexander 20
Emeline Alexander 18
Asa Alexander 16
Moses Alexander 14
Mary F Alexander 12

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Manervia E McWilliams [Minerva Williams]
Age in 1860: 31
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Franklin, Henry, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Franklin
Household Members:
Auguish [Angus] A Williams 36
Manervia E Williams 31
Mary E Williams 5
Sarah J Williams 3
Cornelia J Williams 2
Virginia C Williams 2 months

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Williams [Minerva]
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Precinct 7, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Franklin
Household Members:
Mary Williams 41 [Minerva]
Mary Williams 15
Sarah Williams 13
Herondon Williams 12 [Cornelia]
Verginia Williams 10
Ageor Williams 9 [Angus]
Arcy Williams 7 [Asa]
Thoms Williams 60 [possibly a relative of her late husband?]
[Note: the census taker really massacred the names plus the handwriting is bad as well. The ages and recognizable names match. So I'm confident this is the correct family.]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: M. E. Williams
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Shorterville, Henry, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
M. E. Williams 51
M. E. Williams 25
Sarah J. Williams 23
C. I. Williams 20
V. C. Williams 19
A. Mc. A. Williams 18
Asa Williams 17



Birth:
Source: 1850 Census, Barbour Co. AL, Family No. 42, Ezekiel Alexander household.

Notes:

Married:
Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Miniva Alexander
Spouse: Angus McWilliams
Marriage Date: 12 Dec 1853
County: Barbour
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Minister of the Gospel
Performed by Name: Edward Cody
FHL microfilm 1289482