Daniel Allen Claiborn 1839-1931

Daniel Allen Claiborn was born September 2, 1839 in Sumner County, Tennessee. At the time of his death, March 16, 1931, he was 91 years, six months and 14 days old. When he was two years old, his parents moved in an ox wagon from the place of his birth to the state of Missouri and finally located in Camden County. There he lived to manhood. When the cause of the Civil War arose, he enlisted with the Union Army and served until near the close of the war, when in the Battle of Vicksburg he received a wound in his right arm which necessitated its loss. On the 18th day of October, 1865, he was married to Jane E. Huffman and soon after his marriage moved to a homestead near Crocker on Bell's Creek in Pulaski County. He and his widow have lived on the same farm for the past 65 years.

To this union were born 11 children. Two died as children and Arthur died December 3, 1920. Surviving him are his widow, eight children: Ousley Claiborn and Dr. E.G. Claiborn of Decaturville, Missouri; H.A. Claiborne of Wister, Oklahoma; Dr. Drura Claiborn of Big Timber, Montana; Mrs. Belle Layman of Collinsville, Oklahoma; W.I. Claiborn, Mrs. Fannie Salveter and Mrs. Carrie Hamilton, all of Crocker, Missouri. He is also survived by one brother, Judge W.F. Claiborne of Decaturville, Missouri.
Mr. Claiborn, during his years of activity, served as a member of the Pulaski County Court for two terms. He taught one of the first schools ever taught in Pulaski County. He made many useful contributions to the social and community life during the time that he lived, and the power of his character will have its influence for good on generations yet to come. His passing away is a deep loss
felt by all who knew him. Let us believe that as he passed to the other side he felt upon his wasted brow the breath of eternal morning.

***Editor note: D.A. Claiborn is the son of Ousley Claiborne (1802-1891) and Frances Hunter Claiborne (1813-1892)

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