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Honour Clayton 1662–1737

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Honour Clayton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1662 · Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England
Died 24 Dec 1737 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Father The Honorable William Mickel Clayton Governor Of Pennsylvania Colony Founder Of The Pennsylvania Colony First Judge Of Pennsylvania
Mother Prudence Mickel Lanckford
Spouse James Brown
Children Abigail Brown, Ann Brown, Anne Browne, Clayton Brown, Daniel Brown, Daniel Browne, George Brown, Isabella Brown, James Brown, James Browne, Jeremiah Brown, Jeremiah Browne, Margery Brown, Mary Anne James Daughter Brown, Mary Brown, Mary Browne, Mary Jane Brown, Mary Read Brown, Piggott Browne, Shirley Brown, William Brown
Siblings Ann Cleaton Clayton, Elizabeth Infant Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton Twin, Hannah Infant Clayton, Hanover Clayton, Henry Clayton, Honour Browne, Honour Clayton, Joseph Clayton, Martha Ann Mickel Clayton, Mary Clayton, Mary Jane, Mary Jane Twin Clayton Bales 7Ggm M, Mary Jane Clayton, Mary Jane Clayton Twin, Mary Martha Clayton Beals, Patience Clayton, Prudence Clayton, William Clayton, William Mickel Yeoman Clayton Yeoman Jr

Researchers connected through Honour Clayton 1662–1737

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Biography

The story of Honour Clayton began in 1662 in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England. Honour Clayton married james brown, james browne, samuel taylor, william clayton, and had children including abigail brown, ann brown, anne browne, clayton brown, daniel brown, daniel browne, george brown, isabella brown, james brown, james browne, jeremiah brown, jeremiah browne, margery brown, mary anne james daughter brown, mary brown, mary browne, mary jane brown, mary read brown, piggott browne, shirley brown, william brown. Honour Clayton passed away in 1737 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Probate/Wills Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI

  7. 7
    Church Records England, Select Essex Parish Registers

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Maryland, Marriages

  9. 9
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Honour Clayton in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England
Birth
1679
Honour Clayton was married in New Jersey
Marriage
1737
Death of Honour Clayton in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Honour Clayton

This ancestor line traces from East Riding, Yorkshire, England (1560) to Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England (1662) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Honour Clayton (1662–1737) was born in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England and died in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Honour 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 4 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.

Honour Clayton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Honour Clayton PTP
1662–1737
Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Honour Clayton's Descendants

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Honour Clayton PTP 1662–1737
  1. 1. William Brown PTP 1682–1716
  2. 2. Mary Browne PTP 1685–1728