Powell Foulk Clayton was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 9th governor of Arkansas from 1868 to 1871, as a Republican United States Senator for Arkansas from 1871 to
Official portrait, c. 1871–1877
Clayton at the 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Members of the Republican National Committee: Clayton, T. K. Niedrughaus of Missouri and Alvah H. Martin of Virginia
Isaac Murphy was a native of Pennsylvania, a teacher and lawyer who moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife and child in 1834. He continued to teach and also became active in politics. Murphy is
Powell Clayton
…Alexander McDonald Succeeded by Augustus Garland 9th Governor of Arkansas In office July 2, 1868 – March 4, 1871 Lieutenant James M. Johnson Preceded by Isaac Murphy Succeeded by Ozra Hadley (acting) Republican National Committeeman for Arkansas In office 1877–1898 President of the Eureka Springs Railroad In office…
Portrait of 8th Governor of Arkansas Isaac Murphy