William H. Clayton, a representative and influential
business man of Virden, and a man widely known throughout Macoupin County,
who is held in high esteem by his acquaintances as a man of strict integrity
and sound principles, operates an extensive livery business, and is also
engaged in buying and selling horses, as well as shipping hay by the
car-load. Our subject was born in Morgan County, Illinois, October 16, 1856,
and is a son of Moses L. and Alpha M. (Clayton) Clayton.
Moses L.
Clayton was a native of Kentucky, where he was a well known stockman, and an
extensive stock shipper, as well as a highly respected citizen.
William H. Clayton received his preliminary educational training in the
public schools of Macoupin County, after which he entered the Virden High
School where he completed his education. He then entered upon the cares of a
business man, building his large stable and engaging in the livery business,
which he has successfully conducted ever since. Mr. Clayton as a buyer and
seller of horses is a shrewd dealer and is known throughout the county for
his judging of fine horses. His livery business consists of 20 rigs and many
good horses, who receive the best care. In addition to his livery business,
he operates a board and feed stable and receives the custom of many
prominent farmers and residents of his community. He is a member of the
Democratic party, and served his city in the capacity of alderman in 1900.
Mr. Clayton is a director of the Virden Homestead & Loan Association, a
position which he has held for some time. In fraternal circles he is a
member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Fraternal Order of Eagles,
the latter of Springfield, Illinois.
In 1886 Mr. Clayton was married
to E. Mae Silloway a daughter of Fred W. Silloway, a resident of
Springfield, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton are the parents of two children
— Harry S. and Bessie R.
Extracted 2018 May 08 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 534-535.
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