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Capt. Peter Cloyse \ Clayes 1640–1708

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. Clayes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 May 1640 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 18 Jul 1708 · Framingham
Father John Cloyes
Mother Abigail Mournings
Spouse Hannah Littlefield
Children James Clayes
Siblings Abigail Cloyes, Hannah Cloyes, John Cloyes, Nathaniel Cloyes, Sarah Cloyes, Thomas Cloyes

Researchers connected through Capt. Clayes 1640–1708

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Biography

Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes was born in 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, the child of john cloyes and abigail mournings. In 1703, Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes resided in Framingham, Massachusetts. Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes married hannah littlefield, sarah clayes, susanna beeres, and had children including james clayes. Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes passed away in 1708 in Framingham.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  6. 6
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  7. 7
    Record Ancestors of Heather J. Gilbert, Susan Scott Gilbert and Allyn Ellsworth Gilbert, Jr.

  8. 8
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  9. 9
    Record History of Framingham Early as Danforth Farms, Massachusetts 1640-1880

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1703
Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes resided here in Framingham, Massachusetts
Residence
1708
Death of Capt. Peter Cloyse, Clayes in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Clayes

This ancestor line traces from Chartley Manor, Staffordshire (or Outwell), Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1450) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1640) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt. Clayes (1640–1708) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Framingham. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Capt. Clayes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt. Peter Cloyse \ Clayes PTP
1640–1708
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Capt. Clayes's Descendants

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Capt. Peter Cloyse \ Clayes PTP 1640–1708