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Obituary Notes
San Francisco, Cal. October 5, Charles CLAYTON died last night of congestion of the brain. He was a pioneer of California and had represented California in Congress. He had been president of the Produce Exchange, and at the time of his death was president of the Merchant's Exchange. He was one of the best known and most popular men in California.

Source: Brooklyn Eagle, Monday, October 5, 1885, Page 4