

Hello Carrie,
Not sure if this might be a trail to look at but in Ancestry I see a “hint” of a convict conduct record for his son Creath Abbott Payton from about 1939. Document is very hard to read but looks like the convictions were for burglary and murder without malice. So this might not be the same person or related. Plus is what 10 years after the elder Creath’s death. Courts can be slow.
Here is some of the “transcribed” information. Has prison and convict information so maybe a way to research.
Name Creath Peyton
Birth Year 1909
Birth Place Texas
Record Date 28 Mar 1939
Place of Residence Houston, Texas
Prison Location Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA
Age 30
Convict Number 91008
While these are cousins to me the only knowledge I have is based on Ancestry.
Again I do not know if the two events are related nor can I speak to accuracy of the information but seems coincidental.
Regards
Steve Muckerheide