Autobiography of Margaret Skillman Clayton, 1883
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Artifact Overview
Margaret Skillman Clayton (1803-1894) recounts her life as a minister's wife in this 1883 hand-written autobiography. Margaret was born in New Jersey and became a school teacher before marrying Reverend Joshua Anderson Clayton in 1826. The couple had several children and moved often--Rev. Clayton served several churches in New York and later in Michigan. Margaret's personal narrative chronicles her family's journey in 19th-century America.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Autobiography (Document)
Date Made
1883
Subject Date
1803-1883
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.7.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Stitching
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
upper left corner:
CLINTON
[embossed]
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