MARSHALL COUNTY, TN - BIOGRAPHIES - William G. Clayton
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WILLIAM G. CLAYTON is a son of Stephen and Nancy (Hill) Clayton, who were
natives of Tennessee and farmers by occupation. The former died in 1837 and
the later in 1826. William G. was born in Lincoln County, November 6, 1817 and
received a common school education. In 1837 he wedded Jane S. Bachman, and to
them were born eight children. William has followed in his father's footsteps
and is a farmer. He started in life with little or no capital; but his hands
and feet, step by step, climbed the ladder of success until he became one of
the prosperous farmers of Marshall county, and commands the respect and esteem
of all. His son, Dr. A.C. Clayton, was born in Marshall county, February 26,
1842, and spent his juvenile days on his father's farm. He attended the common
schools, and in 1862 enlisted in Company I, Fifth Tennessee Confederate
Infantry. He was wounded so severely at the battle of Murfreesboro, that he
was compelled to give up all ideas of further service. toward the latter part
of the war he spent some time in Texas, and after his return took a course of
instruction in Richland Academy, and afterward taught school about seven
terms. In 1876 he entered the medical department of Vanderbilt University, and
graduated the following year. He has since practiced in Marshall County, and
besides this has dealt in stock, lumber, and has been engaged in the milling
business. He has a tan-yard in Lawrence County, a small farm in this county
and a large one in Gibson County. In 1883 he wedded mary E. Carter, who lived
only about two years. the Doctor is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South and a Democrat. He has been a resident of the county about forty years,
and has the respect and esteem of all.

Surnames: Bachman, Clayton, Hill, 
Source:  " The Goodspeeds History of Tennessee, 1886."