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Elizabeth Clayton 1637–1660

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Clayton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 FEB 1637 · Boxgrove, Sussex, England
Died 6 OCT 1660 · Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England
Father William Clayton
Mother Joan Smith
Siblings Joan Clayton, Richard Clayton, Thomas Clayton, William Clayton

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Clayton 1637–1660

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth Clayton 1637–1660

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, Elizabeth Clayton entered the world in Boxgrove, Sussex, England, born to william clayton and joan smith. Elizabeth Clayton passed away in 1660 in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Elizabeth Clayton in Boxgrove, Sussex, England
Birth
1660
Death of Elizabeth Clayton in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Clayton

This ancestor line traces from Thornton, Yorkshire, England (1458) to Boxgrove, Sussex, , England (1637) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Clayton (1637–1660) was born in Boxgrove, Sussex, England and died in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 6 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.

Elizabeth Clayton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Clayton PTP
1637–1660
Boxgrove, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Elizabeth Clayton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Clayton PTP 1637–1660