Advocate, of Claxton & Claxton, 86 Notre Dame Street W., Montreal. Born Montreal, Feb. 25, 1866, son of T. James Claxton and Jane Crideford. Educated: McTavish School and McGill University (B.C.L.). Married in 1895; has one son. Clubs: St. James's; Royal Montreal Golf; M.A.A.A.; Little Metis Golf Club. Recreations: Golf, bridge. A Liberal Protectionist. Anglican. Residence: 4167 Dorchester Street W , Westmount, Que.

Source: Prominent People of the Province of Quebec, 1923-24, Montreal, Biographical Society of Canada, Limited, undated and unpaginated.