Who was Mary Clayton?

Mary Clayton (1665–1725) was born in Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, England and died in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Jane Clayton 1665–1725

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 Jun 1665 · Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, England

Died 26 Dec 1725 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Father William Clayton

Mother Prudence Mickel Lanckford

Siblings Honour Clayton, Prudence Patience Clayton, William Mickel Clayton Ii

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Clayton

Prudence Mickel Lanckford

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Jane Clayton began in 1665 in Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, England. Mary Jane Clayton passed away in 1725 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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1665

Birth of Mary Jane Clayton in Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, England

Birth

1725

Death of Mary Jane Clayton in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Clayton

This ancestor line traces from Clayton, Sussex, , England (1599) to Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, , England (1665) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Clayton (1665–1725) was born in Rumbaldaweeke, Sussex, England and died in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 3 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.