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Clayton, Henry De Lamar

Born February 10, 1857, in Barbour County, AL
Died December 21, 1929

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on May 2, 1914, to a seat vacated by Thomas Goode Jones. Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 1914, and received commission on May 2, 1914. Service terminated on December 21, 1929, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on May 2, 1914, to a seat vacated by Thomas Goode Jones. Confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 1914, and received commission on May 2, 1914. Service terminated on December 21, 1929, due to death.

Education:
University of Alabama, A.B., 1877
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1878

Professional Career:

Private practice, Clayton, Alabama, 1878-1880
Private practice, Eufala, Alabama, 1880-1914
Register in chancery, Barbour County, Alabama, 1880-1884
State representative, Alabama, 1890-1891
U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, 1893-1896
U.S. representative from Alabama, 1897-1914