Martha1911
Cadet
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2016
I have a Williamson derringer and I'd sure appreciate it if anyone can help me with some information regarding the person name inscribed on the trigger guard.
I did some online research and found two possible Claytons: a Commanding Officer named Clayton: "REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR "DOVER ARKANSAS January 31 1868 Commanding officer Capt H Clayton Troops Company I 19th infantry" and another Clayton from "A Damned Iowa Greyhound: The Civil War Letters of William Henry Harrison Clayton" by Donald C. Elder III (Editor): "William Henry Harrison Clayton was one of nearly 75,000 soldiers from Iowa to join the Union ranks during the Civil War. Possessing a high school education and superior penmanship, Clayton served as a company clerk in the 19th Infantry... I have attached a photo. Thanks for looking!
I did some online research and found two possible Claytons: a Commanding Officer named Clayton: "REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR "DOVER ARKANSAS January 31 1868 Commanding officer Capt H Clayton Troops Company I 19th infantry" and another Clayton from "A Damned Iowa Greyhound: The Civil War Letters of William Henry Harrison Clayton" by Donald C. Elder III (Editor): "William Henry Harrison Clayton was one of nearly 75,000 soldiers from Iowa to join the Union ranks during the Civil War. Possessing a high school education and superior penmanship, Clayton served as a company clerk in the 19th Infantry... I have attached a photo. Thanks for looking!