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Clayton

Clayton Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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People with the Clayton Surname

Charles Clayton

Hon.

Henry Clayton

Gen.

Louise Clayton

Powell Clayton

Senator

Thomas Clayton

Dr.

Will Clayton

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1,945 soldiers with the Clayton surname found in Civil War records.

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