Augustin Smith Clayton
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Name
Augustin Smith Clayton
Given Name
Augustin
Family Name
Clayton
Alternate Name
Judge Clayton
Birth Date
1783
Death Date
1839
Sex
Occupation
Description
Augustin Smith Clayton graduated from the University of Georgia in 1804 and founded the Demosthenian Literary Society. He served as treasurer of the Senatus Academicus in 1808 and later as secretary. He served in the Georgia House of Representative in 1810 to 1812, the Georgia Senate in 1826 to 1827, and practiced law. Clayton enslaved a number of people who worked on his lands.
Spouse of
Julia Carnes
Parent of
Philip Clayton
Georgie R. Clayton
Georgie R. Clayton
Grandparent of
Julia C. King
Place of Origin
Frederick County, Virginia
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1805, Dennis Clayton, Freedom Status Transaction (Purchase) | Event |