Obituary of Governor Powell Clayton, Pulaski Co, Ar

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Clayton, Powell-Atlanta Constitution, Aug.26,1914Gen.Powell Clayton Dead in
Washington-Soldier, Diplomat and Statesman-Prominent as Republican in Arkansas.
Washington, Aug.25-Gen.Powell Clayton, distinguished statesman, diplomat and
soldier, died at his apartment tonight at the age of 81 years. He had been in
feeble health for many months. A native of Bethel, Pa., and educated as a Civil
Engineer, he emigrated to Kansas in 1861 and there entered the Union Arm. He
rose to the rank of Brig.General. After the war he went to Arkansas and in 1868
was elected Governor of the state. Three years later he was sent to the U.S.
Senate. The General was appointed ambassador to Mexico by Pres.McKinley in 1897
and held that position till 1905, when he retired from public life. For forty
years he was a member of the Republican National Committee, and attended every
meeting. He will be buried in Arlington cemetery with military honors.

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