Background
Townes, Clayton C. was born on January 30, 1887 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of William C. and Kate (Hoyt) Townes.
Townes, Clayton C. was born on January 30, 1887 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of William C. and Kate (Hoyt) Townes.
Bachelor of Laws, Western Reserve University, 1911.
Admitted to Ohio bar, 1911, practiced at Cleveland.
Member City Council, 1911-1924, president 1920-1924. Member Delta Tau Delta, Phi Alpha Delta. Clubs: Union, Bath and Tennis (Palm Beach, Florida).
Married Grace Dix, February 22, 1916. Married second, Mistress. Children: Betsy, Jean, Rachel.