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Robert Clayton 1796–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Death Date: Jan 1868

Death Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Father: John Clayton

Mother:

Spouse(s): Ann Tomblins

Children(s): Robert Clayton, John Clayton, Mary Clayton, Thomas Clayton, James Clayton, Emma Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton

In 1796, Robert Clayton entered the world in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, born to John Clayton And Ann Careswell. In 1838, Robert Clayton resided in Shropshire, England. In 1841, Robert Clayton resided in St Mary, Shropshire, England. Robert Clayton married Ann Tomblins, and had children including Elizabeth Clayton, Emma Clayton, James Clayton, John Clayton, Mary Clayton, Robert Clayton, Thomas Clayton. Robert Clayton passed away in 1868 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Robert Clayton entered the world in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, born to John Clayton And Ann Careswell.
  • In 1838, Robert Clayton resided in Shropshire, England.
  • In 1841, Robert Clayton resided in St Mary, Shropshire, England.
  • Robert Clayton married Ann Tomblins, and had children including Elizabeth Clayton, Emma Clayton, James Clayton, John Clayton, Mary Clayton, Robert Clayton, Thomas Clayton.
  • Robert Clayton passed away in 1868 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clayton
1770–1838
Birth Location: Buildwas, Shropshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Tomblins
1801–
Birth Location: Shropshire, England, United KIngdom
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Children(s)

Robert Clayton
1828–
Birth Location: Pontesbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
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John Clayton
1821–1871
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Mary Clayton
1826–
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Thomas Clayton
1830–1831
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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James Clayton
1833–
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Emma Clayton
1839–
Birth Location: Shropshire, England, United KIngdom
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Elizabeth Clayton
1850–
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
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Robert Clayton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Clayton
1796–1868
Birth Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Parents
John Clayton
1770–1838
Buildwas, Shropshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Clayton
1742–1825
Buildwas, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Mary Roberts
1745–1825
England
Great-Grandparents
John Clayton
1700–
Mary Sherry
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Clayton's Descendants

1.
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Robert Clayton (1796–Jan 1868) m. Ann Tomblins (1801–)
  1. 1. Robert Clayton 1828– m. Hannah Clayton 1843–
    1. 1. George Clayton 1871–1936 m. Dora Clayton 1872–
      1. 1. Dorothy Clayton 1898–
      2. 2. Robert Clayton 1901–
      3. 3. Henry Clayton 1897– m. Ellen Nuttall 1897–
      4. 4. Willie Clayton 1902–
      5. 5. Alfred (George) Clayton 1907–1960 m. Alice Wall 1907–1977
      6. 6. Dora (Emily) Clayton 1909–
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Clayton 1882–1953 m. Emily Clayton 1881– m. Ellen (N) Stockdale 1880–
      1. 1. Dorothy Clayton 1907–
      2. 2. Alfred Clayton 1916–1916
    3. 3. Robert Clayton 1872–1951 m. Elizabeth Clayton 1870–1902 m. Florence (Mary) Williams 1880–1962
      1. 1. Wilfred (Robert) Clayton 1896–1945 m. Violet (Olive) Trotman 1899–1972
      2. 2. Ada Clayton 1901–
      3. 3. Mabel (Elizabeth) Clayton 1900–1909
      4. 4. Thomas (Alfred) Clayton 1898–1934 m. Rosa (Anita) Woods 1895–1971 m. Gladys (Jane) Dowler 1900–1975
        1. 1. Gladys (Irene) Clayton 1934–2025 m. Colon (Franklin) Melvin 1930–2022
        2. 2. Lilian (Dorothy) Clayton 1926–1980 m. Stanley (Gilbert) Barratt 1925–2010
        3. 3. Gwendoline (Rosemary) Clayton 1929–1994 m. Alfred (Frederick Alan) Willis 1929–2008
        4. 4. Cynthia (Elizabeth) Clayton 1930–1981 m. Bernard Walker 1928–1992
        5. 5. Cecil (John) Clayton 1920–1988 m. Kathleen (Winifred) Doerr 1923–2012
      5. 5. Doris (Ethel) Clayton 1908–2002 m. Harold (Alexander) Elston 1907–1971
      6. 6. Frances (Hannah) Clayton 1902–1965 m. Leslie (George) Sturley 1901–1968
        1. 1. Clifford (G.) Sturley 1923–1944
        2. 2. Mabel (D.) Sturley 1926–1929
        3. 3. Leslie (J) Sturley 1930–1931
        4. 4. Raymond (Brian) Sturley 1939–2001
      7. 7. Violet (May) Clayton 1906–1909
      8. 8. Dorothy (May) Clayton 1899–1899
    4. 4. Alfred Clayton 1880–1915 m. Mildred (Harriet) Clayton 1869– m. Mildred (Harriet) Clayton 1869–
  2. 2. John Clayton 1821–1871 m. Elizabeth Ball 1822–1869
    1. 1. John Clayton 1845–
    2. 2. William Clayton 1847–
    3. 3. Mary Clayton 1850–
    4. 4. Emma Clayton 1852–
    5. 5. Mathilda (Elizabeth) Clayton 1857–1857
    6. 6. Harry Clayton 1860–
    7. 7. Samuel Clayton 1860–1925
    8. 8. Hannah Clayton 1855–
    9. 9. Lang Clayton 1860–
  3. 3. Mary Clayton 1826–
  4. 4. Thomas Clayton 1830–1831
  5. 5. James Clayton 1833–
  6. 6. Emma Clayton 1839–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Clayton 1850–

Robert Clayton's Timeline

9 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Robert Clayton in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
1838
02 Jan 1838
Age 42
Robert Clayton resided here in Shropshire, England
Shropshire, England
1841
1841
Age 45
Robert Clayton resided here in St Mary, Shropshire, England
St Mary, Shropshire, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Clayton was employed in St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Occupation: Read Lead Worker
St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Occupation: Read Lead Worker
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Clayton resided here in Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Clayton resided here in Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Clayton resided here in St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
1861
1861
Age 65
Robert Clayton resided here in St Julian, Shropshire, England
St Julian, Shropshire, England
1868
Jan 1868
Age 72
Death of Robert Clayton in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1992; Folio: 121; Page: 44; Schedule: 162; HouseHoldID: 2155675; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: UnitedKingdom
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Jan 1838
    Event Place: Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St Mary, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 06 Jun 1841
    Event Place: St Mary, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 927; Folio number: 35; Page number: 12; Schedule: 1418; HouseHoldID: 789717; Record set: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kin

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Occupation: Read Lead Worker
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1992; Folio: 121; Page: 44; Schedule: 162; HouseHoldID: 2155675; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: UnitedKingdom

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Shrewsbury St Julian, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1992; Folio: 121; Page: 44; Schedule: 162; HouseHoldID: 2155675; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: UnitedKingdom
    [3] 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 927; Folio number: 35; Page number: 12; Schedule: 1418; HouseHoldID: 789717; Record set: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kin

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1851
    Event Place: St Julian, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1992; Folio: 121; Page: 44; Schedule: 162; HouseHoldID: 2155675; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: UnitedKingdom

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: St Julian, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1868
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees
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