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)