Who was John Clayton?

John Clayton (1617–1668) was born in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England and died in Methley, Yorkshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Clayton 1617–1668

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1617 · Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England

Died 22 Sep 1668 · Methley, Yorkshire, England

Father Peter Clayton

Mother Katheryn Myers

Children Ann Bradshaw

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Clayton

Katheryn Myers

Spouse(s)

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Children

Ann Bradshaw

Biography

John Clayton was born in 1617 in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England, the child of peter clayton and katheryn myers. John Clayton had children including ann bradshaw. John Clayton passed away in 1668 in Methley, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of John Clayton in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England

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1668

Death of John Clayton in Methley, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Clayton

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1500) to Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England (1617) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Clayton (1617–1668) was born in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England and died in Methley, Yorkshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 5 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.
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