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John Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-09-25

• Charts: Rodger ancestors, Early Birch Generations

• Father: Samuel Clayton (1763-1833)
• Mother: Ellen Lamb (1772-c 1842)

Key Events

Birth		1802, Newchurch, Whitegate, Cheshire1
Marriage	Frances Birch	24 Sep 1828, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire2,3
Death		Dec 1873, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire4
Burial		27 Dec 1873, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire4

Detailed Timeline

1802	John Clayton was born at Newchurch, Whitegate, Cheshire.1
7 Mar 1802	He was baptized at St Mary, Whitegate, Cheshire. son of Samuel & Ellen Clayton.5
1825	His daughter Mary Ann Birch was born at Ashley, Cheshire.6,7
24 Sep 1828	John Clayton, son of Samuel Clayton and Ellen Lamb, married Frances Birch, daughter of Isaac Birch and Alice Royle, at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. John Clayton, age 25, of this parish Frances Birchage 24, of this parish Witnesses: William Davenport, Isaac Birch and John Neild (regular). By licence, HW Fraser (curate) Identified witnesses: Isaac Birch.2,3
1829	His daughter Elizabeth Clayton was born at Ashley, Cheshire.
24 Apr 1831	His daughter Ellen Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.8,9
Apr 1833	His father, Samuel Clayton, died Ashley, Cheshire.10
10 Nov 1833	His son Samuel Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.11,12
1835	His daughter Sarah Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.13
10 Jun 1838	His daughter Harriet Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.12,14
Jun 1839	His daughter, Sarah Clayton, died Millington, Cheshire.
Feb 1841	His son John Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.15
Apr 1841	His daughter, Harriet Clayton, died Millington, Cheshire.
6 Jun 1841	John Clayton was recorded as Head of Household in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire. Age 35 , Farmer , born Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton and John Clayton.16
c 20 Jan 1842	His mother, Ellen Clayton, died Altrincham, Cheshire.10
1843	His daughter Sarah Ann Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.
1846	His daughter Alice Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.
30 Mar 1851	John Clayton appeared as Head in the 1851 census at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 49 , Farmer of 48 acres , born Newchurch, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton and Alice Clayton.17
15 Sep 1853	His daughter, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, married Thomas Hewitt at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.18,19,3
7 Apr 1861	John Clayton appeared as Head in the 1861 census at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 57 , married , Farmer 30 acres , born Ashley, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton and Alice Clayton.20
c May 1864	The marriage of his daughter, Elizabeth Clayton, to John Berry was registered in Altrincham R.D., England.21
7 Jan 1869	His daughter, Alice Clayton, married James Schofield at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.2
Jan 1870	His wife, Francis died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 66.4
2 Apr 1871	John Clayton appeared as Head in the 1871 census at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 69 , widow , Farmer 68 acres , born Forrest, Cheshire. Household included:- Samuel Clayton, Agnes Clayton, John William Clayton and Ellen Clayton.22
6 Jul 1871	His daughter, Mary Ann Birch, married John Woodier at St Mary, Rostherne, Cheshire.2
Dec 1873	John Clayton died at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. age 71.4
27 Dec 1873	He was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 71.4
	John Clayton's death was registered in Altrincham R.D., England. 1873 OND quarter , age 72.23
18 Apr 1874	Probate - John Clayton of Peel Causeway, Hale, Cheshire, Farmer, died 23 December 1873. Administration at Chester to Samuel Clayton, Farmer of Peel Causeway, Elizabeth Berry, (wife of John Berry, Joiner) of Peel Causeway.

Elizabeth Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Key Events

Birth		1829, Ashley, Cheshire
Marr Reg	John Berry	c May 1864, Altrincham R.D., England1

Detailed Timeline

1829	Elizabeth Clayton was born at Ashley, Cheshire.
15 Mar 1829	She was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. dau of John & Francis Clayton; Abode: Ashley; Farmer.2,3
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of John Clayton in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire. Age 12 , born Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton and John Clayton.4
30 Mar 1851	Elizabeth Clayton appeared as daughter in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 22 , Farmer's daughter , born Ashley, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton and Alice Clayton.5
7 Apr 1861	Elizabeth Clayton appeared as Daughter in the 1861 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 28 , U , born Ashley, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton and Alice Clayton.6
c May 1864	The marriage of Elizabeth Clayton and John Berry was registered in Altrincham R.D., England, in 1864 AMJ quarter.1
18 Apr 1874	Elizabeth Berry was an executrix of John Clayton's estate.

Ellen Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Key Events

Baptism		24 Apr 1831, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire1,2
Death		24 Jan 1905, Altrincham, Cheshire3
Burial		27 Jan 1905, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire4,5

Detailed Timeline

24 Apr 1831	Ellen Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. dau of John & Frances Clayton; Abode: Ashley; Father's Occupation: Farmer.1,2
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of John Clayton in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire. Age 10 , born Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Samuel Clayton and John Clayton.6
30 Mar 1851	Ellen Clayton appeared as daughter in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 20 , Farmer's daughter , born Ashley, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton and Alice Clayton.7
7 Apr 1861	Ellen Clayton appeared as Servant in the 1861 census at Stamford Road, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 28 , unmarr , Domestic servant , born Ashley, Cheshire ; servant.8
Jan 1870	Her mother, Francis Birch Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 66.9
2 Apr 1871	Ellen Clayton appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 39 , U , born Mobberley, Cheshire. Household included:- Samuel Clayton, Agnes Clayton and John William Clayton.10
Dec 1873	Her father, John Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 71.9
3 Apr 1881	Ellen Clayton appeared as Visitor in the 1881 census in the household of James Schofield at Green Villa, Marsden, Yorkshire. Age 50 , unm , Nurse , born Ashley, Cheshire ; Sister to Alice Schofield. Household included:- Alice Schofield, William Henry Schofield, James A Schofield, Anne L B Schofield and John Schofield.11
5 Apr 1891	Ellen Clayton appeared as Niece in the 1891 census in the household of Isaac Birch at Padgate Road, Poulton with Fearnhead, Lancashire. Age 50 , Single , born Mobberley, Cheshire ; Actually 60 ?. Household included:- Alice Schofield.12
31 Mar 1901	Ellen Clayton appeared as Head in the 1901 census at Station Rd, Padgate, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 70 , Single , Living on own means , born Ashley, Cheshire.13
24 Jan 1905	She died at Altrincham, Cheshire. age 75.3
	Ellen Clayton's death was registered in Altrincham, Bucklow R.D., England. 1905 JFM quarter , age 72.14
27 Jan 1905	She was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Discrepancy- Bowdon burial register 27/1/1905, N.B.I. 26/1/1905.4,5

Sarah Clayton¹

• Last Edited: 2014-10-11

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton¹ (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch¹ (1803-1870)

Key Events

Birth		1835, Millington, Cheshire1
Death		Jun 1839, Millington, Cheshire
Burial		16 Jun 1839, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire2

Detailed Timeline

1835	Sarah Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.1
20 Dec 1835	She was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. dau of John & Frances Clayton; Abode: Ashley; Labourer.3,1
Jun 1839	She died at Millington, Cheshire.
16 Jun 1839	She was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 3, Abode: Millington.2

Harriet Clayton¹

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton¹ (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch¹ (1803-1870)

Key Events

Baptism		10 Jun 1838, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire2,1
Death		Apr 1841, Millington, Cheshire
Burial		7 Apr 1841, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire3

Detailed Timeline

10 Jun 1838	Harriet Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. father is a farmer of Millington.2,1
Apr 1841	She died at Millington, Cheshire.
7 Apr 1841	She was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 3, Abode: Millington.3

John Clayton

• Last Edited: 2012-05-23

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Detailed Timeline

Feb 1841	John Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire. age 3 months at 1841 census.1
14 Feb 1841	He was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.2
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of John Clayton in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire. Age 3 months , born Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton and Samuel Clayton.3
30 Mar 1851	John Clayton appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 14 , Farmer's son , born Millington, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton and Alice Clayton.4
7 Apr 1861	John Clayton appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 20 , U , born Millington. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Samuel Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton and Alice Clayton.5

Sarah Ann Clayton

• Last Edited: 2020-12-28

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Detailed Timeline

1843	Sarah Ann Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.
12 Mar 1843	She was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Parents: John & Frances Clayton; Abode:Millington; Father's Occupation: Farmer.1
30 Mar 1851	She appeared as daughter in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 8 , scholar , born Millington, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton and Alice Clayton.2
7 Apr 1861	Sarah Ann Clayton appeared as niece in the 1861 census in the household of Samuel Clayton at Dunham Village, Dunham, Cheshire. Age 18 , unm , Housekeeper , born Rostherne, Cheshire. Household included:- James William Clayton.3
7 Jan 1869	Sarah Ann Clayton witnessed the marriage of James Schofield and Alice Clayton at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.4

Alice Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-03-10

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Key Events

Birth		1846, Millington, Cheshire
Marriage	James Schofield	7 Jan 1869, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire1

Detailed Timeline

1846	Alice Clayton was born at Millington, Cheshire.
18 Oct 1846	She was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Parents: John & Frances Clayton; Abode:Millington; Father's Occupation: Farmer.2
30 Mar 1851	She appeared as daughter in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 4 , born Millington, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton and Sarah Ann Clayton.3
7 Apr 1861	Alice Clayton appeared as Daughter in the 1861 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 14 , U , born Millington, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Samuel Clayton, John Clayton and Elizabeth Clayton.4
12 Dec 1868	A contract for the marriage of Alice Clayton and James Schofield was signed at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.5
7 Jan 1869	Alice Clayton, daughter of John Clayton and Frances Birch, married James Schofield, son of William Schofield and Hannah (Schofield), at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. James, Bachelor, full age, Commercial Traveller, Marsden Yorkshire, Father:William Schofield, coal merchant Alice, Spinster, Hale; Father: John Clayton, Farmer Witnesses: Samuel Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton Identified witnesses: Samuel Clayton and Sarah Ann Clayton.1
1870	Her son William Henry Schofield was born at Marsden, Yorkshire.
2 Apr 1871	Alice Schofield appeared as Daughter-in-Law in the 1871 census in the household of William Schofield at Green, Pinfold Lane, Marsden, Yorkshire. Age 24 , married , born Bowden, Cheshire. Household included:- Hannah Schofield, James Schofield and William Henry Clayton Schofield.6
1872	Her son James A Schofield was born at Marsden, Yorkshire.
1877	Her daughter Anne L B Schofield was born at Marsden, Yorkshire.
1881	Her son John Schofield was born at Marsden, Yorkshire.
3 Apr 1881	Alice Schofield appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of James Schofield at Green Villa, Marsden, Yorkshire. Age 34 , marr , born Millington, Cheshire. Household included:- William Henry Schofield, James A Schofield, Anne L B Schofield, John Schofield and Ellen Clayton.7
5 Apr 1891	Alice Schofield appeared as House Keeper in the 1891 census in the household of Isaac Birch at Padgate Road, Poulton with Fearnhead, Lancashire. Age 41 , Married , House Keeper , born Millington, Cheshire ; Sister of Ellen Clayton. Household included:- Ellen Clayton.8

John Berry

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

Samuel Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

• Father: John Clayton (1802-1873)
• Mother: Frances Birch (1803-1870)

Key Events

Baptism		10 Nov 1833, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire1,2
Marr Reg	Agnes Maud Davenport	c May 1869, Manchester R.D., England3,4
Death		Oct 1876, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire
Burial		30 Oct 1876, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire5

Detailed Timeline

10 Nov 1833	Samuel Clayton was baptized at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. son of John & Frances Clayton; Abode: Hale; father labourer.1,2
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of John Clayton in the 1841 census at Millington, Cheshire. Age 7 , born Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Mary Ann Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton and John Clayton.6
30 Mar 1851	Samuel Clayton appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of John Clayton at Streltalls Green, Millington, Cheshire. Age 18 , Farmer's son , born Hale, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton, Ellen Clayton, John Clayton, Sarah Ann Clayton and Alice Clayton.7
7 Apr 1861	Samuel Clayton appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 26 , S , born Hale, Cheshire. Household included:- Francis Birch Clayton, John Clayton, Elizabeth Clayton and Alice Clayton.8
7 Jan 1869	Samuel Clayton witnessed the marriage of James Schofield and Alice Clayton at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire.9
c May 1869	The marriage of Samuel Clayton and Agnes Maud Davenport was registered in Manchester R.D., England, in 1869 AMJ quarter.3,4
Jan 1870	His mother, Francis Birch Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 66.5
Jul 1870	His son John William Clayton was born at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire.4
2 Apr 1871	Samuel Clayton appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 37 , M , Ag Lab , born Hale, Cheshire. Household included:- Agnes Clayton, John William Clayton and Ellen Clayton.4
18 Aug 1872	His daughter Eleanor Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.5
Dec 1873	His father, John Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 71.5
18 Apr 1874	Samuel Clayton was an executor of John Clayton's estate.
20 Sep 1874	His son Thomas Herbert Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.5
Nov 1874	His son, Thomas Herbert Clayton, died Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire, age 4 months.5
6 Oct 1875	His daughter Ethel Maud Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.5
Oct 1876	Samuel Clayton died at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. age 43.
	Samuel Clayton's death was registered in Altrincham R.D., England. 1876 OND quarter , age 43.10
30 Oct 1876	He was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 43.5

Agnes Maud Davenport^1,2

• Last Edited: 2012-05-23

• Charts: Early Birch Generations

Detailed Timeline

1851	Agnes Maud Davenport was born at Knutsford, Cheshire.1
c May 1869	The marriage of Agnes Maud Davenport and Samuel Clayton, son of John Clayton and Frances Birch, was registered in Manchester R.D., England, in 1869 AMJ quarter.2,1
Jul 1870	Her son John William Clayton was born at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire.1
2 Apr 1871	Agnes Clayton appeared as Wife in the 1871 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 20 , M , born Knutsford, Cheshire ; Actually wife of son Samuel. Household included:- Samuel Clayton, John William Clayton and Ellen Clayton.1
18 Aug 1872	Her daughter Eleanor Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.3
20 Sep 1874	Her son Thomas Herbert Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.3
6 Oct 1875	Her daughter Ethel Maud Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.3

John William Clayton^1,2

• Last Edited: 2012-05-23

• Father: Samuel Clayton¹ (1833-1876)
• Mother: Agnes Maud Davenport¹ (1851-)

Detailed Timeline

Jul 1870	John William Clayton was born at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire.1
24 Jul 1870	He was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.3
c Aug 1870	His birth was registered in Altrincham R.D., England, in the 1870 JAS quarter.2
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Grandson in the 1871 census in the household of John Clayton at Peel causeway, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. Age 9 m , Hale, Cheshire. Household included:- Samuel Clayton, Agnes Clayton and Ellen Clayton.1

Eleanor Clayton¹

• Last Edited: 2012-05-23

• Father: Samuel Clayton¹ (1833-1876)
• Mother: Agnes Maud Davenport¹ (1851-)

Key Events

Baptism

18 Aug 1872, St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire1

Detailed Timeline

18 Aug 1872

Eleanor Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.1

Thomas Herbert Clayton

• Last Edited: 2023-03-22

• Father: Samuel Clayton (1833-1876)
• Mother: Agnes Maud Davenport (1851-)

Key Events

Baptism		20 Sep 1874, St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire1
Death		Nov 1874, Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire1
Burial		4 Nov 1874, St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire1

Detailed Timeline

20 Sep 1874	Thomas Herbert Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.1
Nov 1874	He died at Hale (Bowdon Parish), Cheshire. age 4 months.1
Nov 1874	Thomas Herbert Clayton's death was registered in Altrincham R.D., England. 1874 OND quarter , age 0.2
4 Nov 1874	He was buried at St Mary, Bowdon, Cheshire. Age 4 months.1

Ethel Maud Clayton¹

• Last Edited: 2012-05-23

• Father: Samuel Clayton¹ (1833-1876)
• Mother: Agnes Maud Davenport¹ (1851-)

Key Events

Baptism

6 Oct 1875, St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire1

Detailed Timeline

6 Oct 1875

Ethel Maud Clayton was baptized at St John the Evangelist, Altrincham, Cheshire.1