Old Clayton Cemetery

Old Clayton Cemetery
Union County
NMG, Vol. 38, No. 2, June 1999, page 57
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Old Clayton Cemetery
Union County, New Mexico
Compiled June Lofgreen

Old Clayton Cemetery is located about one mile southeast of Clayton. Clayton is located eight miles west of the Texas state line on US 56,64 and 87. Located in the far northeast part of the state. Union County is bordered by Colorado and Oklahoma as well as Texas.

"Red" (name unknown)
Bartender in Charlie Meredith's saloon. d. Clayton, NM before town was "laid out," shot by Charlie Meredith. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News Wed., 15 Feb 1933. "Early Deaths in Clayton part of The Story of Early Clayton, NM" by AW. Thompson. 'Union County Leader Wed, 13 Jul 1944, Clayton, NM; "Let's Mark Our Historical Site" by A.W. Thompson.

"Charlie" (no surname)
Stable boy for Dr. North of the Clayton House. Shot in the dining room of the hotel. "No one knew where he once lived, nor from where he came." bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM.
"Union County Leader" Wed, 13 Jul 1944, Clayton, NM "Let's Mark Our Historical Sites" by A.W. Thompson.

Alpins, John
d. 26 Sep 1907, Clayton, NM. Age: 72 yrs. survived by wife and daughter. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. "El Fenix," Sat., 5 Oct 1907, Clayton, NM

Arrington, Mr.
bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM, "Union County leader;3 Wed., 13 Jut 1944, Clayton, NM "Let's Mark Our Historical Sites" by A.W. Thompson.

Beals, Mike
Shot in barber shop in Clayton, Union, NM before town was "laid out". Drunk, Mike tried to get the drop on a visiting Texas Ranger; he was too unsteady and slow. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM "Union County Leader," Wed., 13Jul 1944, Clayton, NM "Let's Mark Our Historical Sites" by A.W. Thompson, and Early Deaths in Clayton, part of the Story Early Clayton, NM by AW. Thompson. The Clayton News Wed., 15 Feb 1933.

Boggs, Remulda (nee Luna)
d. 6 Jun 1907. Clayton, Union, NM. m. 1846 to Thomas Oliver Boggs Mother: wife of Charles Bent by a previous marriage; he was one of the builders of Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River and the first governor of New Mexico Territory. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Oliver Boggs, d. 29 Sep 1894, and by a son. Charlie, 1887, Survived by daughter, Minnie, who m. George A. Bushnell. bur 7 Jun 1907. Old Clayton Cemetery, next to husband. St. Francis Xavier Parish Record, Book 1:3. El Fenix, Sat, 14 Dec 1907, Clayton, NM Will to be proved first Monday in March, 1908; order was signed 4 Nov 1907. The Clayton News, Thurs., 15 Nov 1930, from an Article by A.W. Thompson.

Boggs, Thomas Oliver
b. 22 Aug 1824, on the Neosho River, Indian Terr. among the Osage Indians. d. 29 Sep 1894, Clayton, Union, NM. He spent early years with his uncle. Col. Albert G. Boone, at Independence, MO; in 1844 was employed by Bent brothers 01 the Arkansas River (6 mi. below present city of La Junta, CO); Close friend and relative by marriage of Kit Carson. He moved to NM in 1876 from Boggsville, CO; was living in Springer, NM with wife and a daughter of Carson's, Josefita, in 1886. His son, Charlie, was shot and killed on a ranch on the Pinavetitos in north-eastern NM in 1887, Moved to Clayton, NM in 1888, after the founding of the town. Wife: Remulda Luna; m. 1846, daughter of wife of Charles Bent of Bent's Fort and former governor of the Territory by a former marriage; niece of Kit Carson's wife, "Aunt Josepha."

Father: Lilburn W. Boggs,
former governor of MO; father md. twice:
1) Julia Ann Bent, daughter of Judge Silas Bent of St. Louis, MO and sister of Charles and William Bent (& others) who were the builders of Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River. Two sons: Angus and Henry C.
2) Panthea Grant Boone, granddaughter of Daniel Boone. 10 children; 7 boys and 3 girls; Thomas Oliver was oldest. John M. Boggs, Clayton, NM was a brother. Kit Carson d. in Tom Boggs' home in Boggsville, CO (near Las Animus) in 1868. Boggs reared and educated Carson's children. Survived by daughter, Minnie, wife of George A. Bushnell, a merchant in Clayton, NM who "administered to his needs until his death." bur in The Old Cemetery; Clayton, NM. The Clayton News," Thurs, 30 Oct and 13 Nov 1930, Clayton, NM. from article by A. W. Thompson, early historian of this area.

Bryant, Eugene
d. 7 Oct 1906, Clayton, Union, NM. shot by Sam Burts. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM ? The Clayton Citizen 12 Oct 1906.

Burk, W.B.
d. 9 Dec 1905, paralytic stroke. Came to this country about 7 yrs. ago from WI. No relatives this side of WI that we have heard of. bur 10 Dec 1905, Old Clayton Cemetery. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri 15 Dec 1905.

Cash, Baby
d. 24 Aug 1905, Clayton, NM. A few days old. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lon Cash. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterpriser, Fri, 25 Dec 1905.

Chinese Man
d. 24 Mar 1897. Murdered in laundry; 2 were killed; other was Lee Hopp. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News, Sat. 24 Mar 1897.

Cox, Son of Joel Cox
d. 17 Oct 1906, Union Co., NM; between Clayton and Texline. 18 yrs., brain tumor. bur 19 Oct 1906, Old Clayton Cemetery. The Clayton Citizen, 19 Oct 1906.

Edgar, Edward Pascual
d. 7 Jul 1907, Clayton. NM. Age 3 mo. Parents: Edward C. and Maria Edgar, bur 8 Jul 1907, Old Clayton Cemetery. St. Francis Xavier Parish Record, Book 1:3.

Fawcett, ~~
d. 10 Apr 1901, Clayton, Union, NM; at home of his daughter, Mrs. Ellsworth Fawcett. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM ? The Clayton Enterprise," Tues., 16 Apr 1901.

Finger Louis
Resident of Tramperos Country, Fell from wagon just outside of Clayton, NM while intoxicated (before town was laid out). bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union, NM. Early Deaths in Clayton, part of the Story of Early Clayton, NM by A IF. Thompson. The Clayton News, Wed., 15 Feb 1933, NM

Gallegos, Baby
d. Feb 1906, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents; Mr. and Mrs. Merenciano Gallegos, bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. El Fenix, Sat., 17 Feb 1906, Clayton, NM.

Garcia, Becentita
d. Feb 1894. Age: 3 yr 2 mo 13 da. Parents: Jose de la Luz Garcia and Carolina G. de Garcia. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. ("article written in Spanish") The Clayton Enterprise, "Sat., 10 Feb 1894.

Garcia, Candido
d. 27 Feb 1908 (newspaper), d. 27 Feb 1907 (Parish record). Age: 44 yrs. Murdered on the road between Clayton and —?—NM; Luis Sanchez was convicted of the murder last Friday. Wife: Maximiana Gallegos, bur 1 Mar 1907, Old Clayton Cemetery. St, Francis Xavier Parish Record, Book 1:4. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 19 Mar 1909.

Garcia, Child
Youngest child of Sheriff Salome Garcia d. last week bun Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. Folsom Springs Metropolitan Fri., 2 Feb 1894, Folsom, NM.

Garcia, Eutemia
d. Dec 1901. Age: 39 yr 11 mo 6 da. Husband: Salome Garcia, county sheriff. bur 8 Dec 1901, Old Clayton Cemetery. The Clayton Enterpriser Fri., 13 Dec 1901. The Union County Stockman, Fri., 20 Dec 1901, Folsom, NM.

Garcia, Jose Manuel
d. 7 Apr 1905, at home of his brother, Abelino Garcia. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM, The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 14 Apr 1905. [This may be the same person as Jose Manuel Garcia who is buried in the Clayton Cemetery paid 2Jun 1915 (Kilburn Small Book 1), The later date may be when the body was moved from the Old Clayton Cemetery.]

Guthrie, Samuel
d. 3Jun 1906, Union Co., NM; on Dr. North's ranch. Age: 54 yr., accident on windmill. Survived by wife and 2 sons. Henry and Fred, bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 8 Jun 1906.

Hadley, John "Happy Jack"
d. 16 Aug 1895 Shot and kilted by Deputy Town Sheriff Peter H. Deardorf. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton NM Sat., 17Ang 1895

Harnish, Baby
d. Dec 1901 Card of thanks: "...death of our beloved baby..." signed by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Harnish. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM, The Clayton Enterprise, "Fri., 6 Dec 1901

Harrington, Georgie (male)
d. 25 Feb 1895, Clayton, NM. Age: 3 yr. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Harrington bun Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News Sat., 2 Mar 1895

Hopp, Lee (Chinese man)
d. 24 Mar 1897; murdered in laundry; two were killed; other person not named. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News., Sat, 24 Mar 1897

Horton, Mr.
d. 4 May 1894 Killed McClean in duel with pocket knives; both worked for Littlefield Cattle Company. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM ? The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 12 May 1894.

Jagar, Juanita
d. 22 Jul 1894, Clayton, NM. Age: 5 mo. bur 24 Jul 1894, Old Clayton Cemetery. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 21 Jul 1894.

Kelly, Baby
d. 25 Dec 1906, Clayton, Union, NM Parents: Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Kelly of Clayton bur Old Clayton Cemetery., Clayton, El Fenix, NM Sat., 29 Dec 1906, Clayton, NM.

Kenedy,, Henry
d. 9 Oct 1906. Union Co., NM; 7 mi, NE of Clayton. Died of typhoid/malaria, 14 yrs. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Citizen, Fri., 12 Oct 1906.

Lantry, Mike
d. May 1894. murdered. It is thought it was done by Chavez and Parras who had an article belonging to him. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 12 May 1894.

Layton, Baby
d. and bur 15Jun 1905, Old Clayton Cemetery Parents: David and Sarah LAYTON, The Clayton Enterpriser Fri., 16 Jun 1905.

Layton, Licurgus
d. 19 Jun 1905 Moved to Clayton 3 or 4 yrs ago from TX. Survived by wife; 2 married daughters; one is Mrs. George Tinsley, Clayton, 3 little children. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterpriser Fri., 23Jun 1905.

LeFebre, Child
d. 5 Nov 1907. Age: 3 yrs, Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Augustin LeFebre bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton. NM. El Fenix, Sat., 9 Nov 1907, Clayton, NM.

Lucero, Baby
d. 9 July 1906. died cholera infantum, 4 months. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gregorito Lucero bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 13 Jul 1906

Lucero, Pilar de Albert
d. 28 Feb 1901 Husband: Oliverio Lucero bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM; The Clayton Enterprise, Tues., 5 Mar 1901

Lujan, Mrs. J.M.
d. 18 Mar 1906, Clayton, Union, NM. She and her husband were among the first settlers of Clayton, NM, leaves husband and 4 children. bur 20 Mar 1906, Old Clayton Cemetery The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 23 Mar 1906.

Mann, Mary (Mrs.)
d. 13 Dec 1901, Clayton, Union, NM. bur 15 Dec 1901, Old Clayton Cemetery The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 20 Dec 1901.

Mares, Mrs. Agapito
d. 14 Jan 1906, Carrizo, Union, NM. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise Fri., 19 Jan 1906. She may have been removed to the Clayton Cemetery; into the grave that has no given name, only the surname, Mares, given by Kilburn.

Melton, Sarah Amelia
b. 17 Dec 1838, IN. d. 21 Nov 1906, Clayton, Union, NM; at home of son. 67 yrs 11 mos 4 days. Husband: J.S. Melton. Md. 1854, Henry Co., IA. Survived by husband; 2 sons: Joseph Chandler and Jessie; 2 daughters: Mrs. T.J. Duncan, Kenton, OK and Mrs. J.R. Crabtree, Keota, NM. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Citizen, Fri., 23 NM 1906.

Mestas, Mrs.
d. 17 Oct 1907, Clayton, NM. Age: 84 yrs. Mother of Mrs. Frank A. Mestas. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. El Fenix, Sat., 19 Oct 1907, Clayton, NM.

McCombs, A.L. "Law"
d. 23 Aug 1895, Clayton, NM. Age: ca. 24 yrs. Came from Throckmorton, TX. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News, Sat., 23 Aug 1895.

Neal, Major
d. 25 Feb 1901, Clayton, Union, NM. Oldest son of Tom Neal bur 26 Feb 1901, Old Clayton Cemetery The Clayton Enterprise, Tues., 26 Feb 1901.

Pender, Baby Girl
d. 1 Feb 1894, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. WA, Pender, bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise Sat., 3 Feb 1894.

Salas, Victoriano
d. 17 Mar 1906, Clayton, NM, suicide. Resident of Gallegos, NM. Serving as a juror at time of death. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM ? The Clayton Enterprise, 16 Mar 1906

Scare, Baby Boy
d. 1 Feb 1895 Father. Jenk Sears burn Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton News, Sat., 9 Feb 1895.

Thompson, Baby Boy
d. 9 Sep 1901, Clayton, Union, NM. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Thompson of Clayton, NM. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. Union County Stockman, Fri., 15 Sep 1901. Folsom, NM

Thorp, Baby Girl
d.15 Nov 1894 Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thorp. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 17 NW 1894.

Turner, George
d. 3 May 1894, Union Co. NM; Bell Ranch. Accidental shooting while riding a bucking horse. Parents: R.H. and Mary Turner. bur Old Clayton Cemetery (?), Clayton. The Clayton Enterprise, Fri., 19 May 1894.

Williams, Mr.
First to d. in Clayton after town was laid out. Operated a saloon and lunch counter in a frame building. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. Early Deaths in Clayton, part of The Story of Early Clayton, NM by A.W. Thompson. The Clayton News, Wed., 15 Feb 1933. Union County leader, Wed, 13 Jul 1944, Clayton, NM, Let's Mark Our Historical Sites, by A. W. Thompson.

Wilson, Mr.
Veteran: 100th PA Inf. bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. Union County Leader, Wed., 13 Jul 1944, Clayton, NM. Let's Mark Our Historical Sites by A.W. Thompson.

Wilson, Son
d. Jan 1906, last week, spinal meningitis 2yrs, Father, George W. Wilson bur Old Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, NM. The Clayton Enterpriser Fri., 26 Jan 1906.