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Prudence Clayton 1657–1728

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Prudence 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Aug 1657 · Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England
Died 2 Apr 1728 · Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Researchers connected through Prudence Clayton 1657–1728

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Biography

In 1657, Prudence Clayton entered the world in Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England, born to william clayton jr and prudence lankford. Prudence Clayton married henry reynolds. Prudence Clayton passed away in 1728 in Chester, Pennsylvania..

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

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Prudence Clayton in Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England
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Prudence Clayton was married in New Jersey, USA
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1728
Death of Prudence Clayton in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence Clayton

This ancestor line traces from England, UK (1560) to Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England (1657) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prudence Clayton (1657–1728) was born in Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England and died in Chester, Pennsylvania.. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Prudence 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.

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Prudence Clayton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Prudence Clayton PTP
1657–1728
Lewes, Chichester, Sussex, England
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Prudence Clayton's Descendants

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Prudence Clayton PTP 1657–1728