Clayton, Henry DeLamar CSA

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CLAYTON, Henry DeLamar CSA


Born March 7 1827, Pulaski Cty GA
Died October 13 1889, Tuscaloosa AL
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician.
War Service March 1861 Col. of 1st Alabama, recruited and commanded 39th Alabama, Kentucky campaign, Murfreesboro (w), April 1863 Brig. Gen., Chickamauga (w), Missionary Ridge, Atlanta campaign, July 1864 Maj. Gen., commanded A P Stewart's Divn at Jonesboro, Franklin and Nashville campaign, Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career Judge, university president.
Notes Performed well in the rear guard after Nashville.