P.H. Clayton (1819-1874) Founding member of Democratic Party in Nevada. He was a Territorial-era attorney and involved in much of the early legislation that affected Nevada. He was a "notorious" secessionist and served a three week sentence at Fort Churchill carrying a 100 lb sack of flour around parade grounds. He served with the Carson Rangers during the Pyramid Lake War. (Plot: W1E-05-03)

Fort Churchill: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/fort-churchill-state-historic-park  

Pyramid Lake War: http://www.onlinenevada.org/articles/pyramid-lake-war  
 

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