Notes for Robert P. Claxton

Notes for Robert P. Claxton

!US Census 1880 Caskys, Christian, Kentucky; FHL Film 1254409; National Archives Film T9-0409; Page 256B: Robt. CLAXTON (b. Abt 1837 - 43 - in VA - Occ: Farmer - Fa: VA and Mo: VA) married to Amelia CLAXTON (b. Abt 1846 - 34 - in VA - Fa: VA and Mo: VA). Children listed (born in KY) are: Robt. Lee CLAXTON (Son b. Abt 1870 - 10); Katie CLAXTON (Dau b. Abt 1875 - 5); Joseph CLAXTON (Son b. Abt 1877 - 3); and Roy CLAXTON (Son b. Abt 1879 - 1). Other person listed is: Joe FEAGANES (b. Abt 1854 - 26 - in VA - Occ: Carpenter - Fa: VA and Mo: VA)

May 25 1861, Robert enlisted in the Confederate Army, worked as a farmer. age 23. Served the 11th VA infantry, Private.