Clayton, Abner S

Clayton, Abner S., a Presbyterian minister, was born in Alabama, Dec. 1, 1802. He was converted at Shiloh in 1842, in 1843 became a member of Elyton Presbytery, and was ordained in 1844. In 1849 he removed to Itawamba County, Miss., where he labored faithfully until his death, May 1, 1859. As a preacher he was zealous and successful. See Wilson, Presb. Hist. Almanac, 1860, p. 191.