Clayton Families of Rushden, Northamptonshire

Thomas Clayton-135 was born about 1786 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He married Esther-136.

CENSUS 1841 from Michele Meservy (email Feb 2007) PRO ref HO107/802/11, folio 11, page 14. Age 50, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1851, at High Street, Rushden, district 7a,page 6, scedule 23, age 64. an Ag, lab.

NOTE see also the Thomas who married Sarah and Elizabeth. This age fits the age given him by Gordon Cox, but the wife listed here does not.

Esther-136 was born about 1800 in Yardley, Northamptonshire, England. She married Thomas Clayton-135.

CENSUS 1841 from Michele Meservy (email Feb 2007) PRO ref HO107/802/11, folio 11, page 14. Age 41.

CENSUS 1851, at High Street, Rushden, district 7a,page 6, scedule 23, age 50

They had the following children:

		M	i	Thomas Clayton-137
		F	ii	Elizabeth Clayton-138 was born about 1838 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1851, at High Street, Rushden, district 7a,page 6, scedule 23, age 12. A lace maker.
		M	iii	Samuel Clayton-139
		F	iv	Hannah Clayton-266 was born about 1825 in , Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1841 from Michele Meservy (email Feb 2007) PRO ref HO107/802/11, folio 11, page 14. Age 15.

Richard Clayton-142 was born about 1793 in Charlton, Northamptonshire.England. He married Frances-143.

CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 45 a miller

CENSUS 1851, at 81 Main Street, Irchester,PRO ref HO107/1743, page 18a, age 57, a miller. (see email Michele Merservy Feb 2007)

Frances-143 was born about 1792 in Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire, England. She married Richard Clayton-142.

CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 45.

CENSUS 1851, at 81 Main Street, Irchester, PRO ref HO107/1743, page 18a, age 58, a lace maker. (see email Michele Merservy Feb 2007)

They had the following children:

		F	i	Martha Clayton-258 was born about 1826 in , Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 14.
		F	ii	Sarah Clayton-259 was born about 1828 in , Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 12.
		M	iii	Joseph Clayton-257 was born about 1831 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 9. CENSUS 1851, at 81 Main Street, Irchester, PRO ref HO107/1743, page 19, age 19, a shoe maker. (see email Michele Merservy Feb 2007)
		F	iv	Elizabeth Clayton-260 was born about 1834 in , Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1841, in Irchester, page 29, ( as transcribed by Michele Merservy, see email Feb 2007) age 6.

Thomas Mallard-100 was born about 1836 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Sara A Clayton-95 about Feb 1863 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD, 1st qu. 1863, ref. 3b 114. In the Northampton Registration District.

CENSUS 1871, at 18 Little Street, RG 10/1498, page 38, schedule 205. Age 34.

Sara A Clayton-95 [Parents] was born about 1839 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She married Thomas Mallard-100 about Feb 1863 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:

Unknown

CENSUS 1851, in Little Street, Rushden, district 7a, page 27, schedule 114, age 10, a shoe closer.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street, Rushden. RG ref 9/952, Folio 65, page 20, schedule 137. Age 21, a shoe closer.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD, 1st qu. 1863, ref. 3b 114. In the Northampton Registration District.

CENSUS 1871, at 18 Little Street, RG 10/1498, page 38, schedule 205. Age 36, a shoe closer. There is a son here, Herbet Mallard, aged 11, a chose closer born Rushden. The FreeBMD birth records do not reveal a Herbert Mallard but do reveal a Herbert Hollanbery Clayton in the 3rd qu 1859, ref. 3b 124. This matches if he was born to Sara, then adopted his step-father's surname.

Sara A Clayton-95 [Parents] was born about 1839 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She was not married.

Other marriages:

Mallard, Thomas

CENSUS 1851, in Little Street, Rushden, district 7a, page 27, schedule 114, age 10, a shoe closer.

CENSUS 1861 in High Street, Rushden. RG ref 9/952, Folio 65, page 20, schedule 137. Age 21, a shoe closer.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD, 1st qu. 1863, ref. 3b 114. In the Northampton Registration District.

CENSUS 1871, at 18 Little Street, RG 10/1498, page 38, schedule 205. Age 36, a shoe closer. There is a son here, Herbet Mallard, aged 11, a chose closer born Rushden. The FreeBMD birth records do not reveal a Herbert Mallard but do reveal a Herbert Hollanbery Clayton in the 3rd qu 1859, ref. 3b 124. This matches if he was born to Sara, then adopted his step-father's surname.

She had the following children:

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Herbert Hollanbery Clayton-145

James Clayton-133 was born about 1834 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He married Mary Ann Willmot-150 on 1 Aug 1859.

CENSUS index 1851, page 38 in Higham Park, age .16. He is the only Clayton on the page.

MARRIAGE date from Gordon Cox, but I think he applied it to the wrong James.

CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 45, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 55, an agricultural labourer.

CENSUS 1901, at 3 Brookfield Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 13, folio 94, page 23, schedule 141. Age 65, a stockman on farm.

NOTE see marriage to Mary Ann Wilmot in 1859, I think that applies to him.

Mary Ann Willmot-150 was born about 1839 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She married James Clayton-133 on 1 Aug 1859.

CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 41.

CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 51.

CENSUS 1901, at 3 Brookfield Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 13, folio 94, page 23, schedule 141. Age 61.

They had the following children:

		F	i	Elizabeth Clayton-151 was born about 1861 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 19, a shoe machinist. CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 29, a shoe machinist. Named Eliza here. CENSUS 1901, at 3 Brookfield Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 13, folio 94, page 23, schedule 141. Age 39, a boot machinist working at home, again named Eliza.
		M	ii	Alfred Clayton-152
		F	iii	Emily Clayton-153 was born about 1866 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 14, a shoe fitter. CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 24, a shoe fitter.
		F	iv	Mary S Clayton-154 was born about 1869 in Westerham, Kent, England. CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 11, a scholar. Birthplace given as Wrexham, Kent. CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 21, a shoe machinist. Birthplace given as Westerham, Kent here. CENSUS 1901, at 3 Brookfield Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 13, folio 94, page 23, schedule 141. Age 31, a forwoman in factory. Birthplace again Westeram.
		F	v	Ellen Clayton-155 was born about 1871 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 9, a scholar. CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 19, a shoe fitter. CENSUS 1901, at 3 Brookfield Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 13, folio 94, page 23, schedule 141. Age 29, a boot upper fitter, working at home. listed here as Helen.
		M	vi	Ernest Clayton-156 was born about 1877 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 3, a scholar. CENSUS 1891 at Church Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 59, page 25, schedule 152. Age 13, a clicker.
		F	vii	Clayton-174

Thomas Clayton-137 [Parents] was born about 1836 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He married Fanny-157.

CENSUS 1851, at High Street, Rushden, district 7a,page 6, scedule 23, age 14 a plough boy.

CENSUS 1881 at Wellingborough Road, Rushden.Northants. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref GR11/1569, folio 26, page 46. Age 44, a shoe clicker.

Fanny-157 was born about 1837 in Mouton, Northamptonshire, England. She married Thomas Clayton-137.

CENSUS 1881 at Wellingborough Road, Rushden.Northants. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref GR11/1569, folio 26, page 46. Age 43.

They had the following children:

		F	i	Sarah J Clayton-158 was born about 1859 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Wellingborough Road, Rushden.Northants. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref GR11/1569, folio 26, page 46. Age 21, a shoe machinist.
		F	ii	Elizabeth Clayton-159 was born about 1864 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Wellingborough Road, Rushden.Northants. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref GR11/1569, folio 26, page 46. Age 16, a shoe machinist.

Alfred Clayton-152 [Parents] was born about 1863 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He married Louisa Cox-160 about Nov 1889 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Other marriages:

, Fanny

CENSUS 1881, at High Street, Rushden, Northampton, England. FHL film 1341377, PRO ref RG11/1569, folio 5, page 3. Age 17, a shoe finisher.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD in 4th qu., 1889 in the Wellingbourhg Registration disctrict, which includes Rushden. Ref 3b 309.

CENSUS 1891, at 8 Roseberry Villa, Victoria Road, Rushden, PRO rev 12/1211, enumerator 12, folio 37, page 29, schedule 171. Age 27, a shoe finisher.

CENSUS 1901 at 2 Albion Place, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1441. district 19, page 40, schedule 209. Age 37, a shoe finisher. With a new wife and many children, including the daughter of his first wife.

Louisa Cox-160 [Parents] was born about 1867 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She died about May 1891 in , Northamptonshire, England. She married Alfred Clayton-152 about Nov 1889 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 13, a scholar.

MARRIAGE from FreeBMD in 4th qu., 1889 in the Wellingbourhg Registration disctrict, which includes Rushden. Ref 3b 309.

CENSUS 1891, at 8 Roseberry Villa, Victoria Road, Rushden, PRO rev 12/1211, enumerator 12, folio 37, page 29, schedule 171. Age 23. Maiden name assumed from mother living with her at this time.

DEATH based on registry entry for Wellingborough 2nd qu 1891 ref.3b120.

They had the following children:

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Frances Mary Clayton-225 was born about Nov 1890 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. BIRTH from registry in the Wellingborough district, last quarter of 1890, ref 3b 130, name given as Frances Mary. CENSUS 1901 at 2 Albion Place, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1441. district 19, page 40, schedule 209. Age 10. Plainly spelled Francis with an I but daughter.

Frederick Cox-162 was born about 1827 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. He died before 1891. He married Mary A-161.

CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 53, a shoemaker.

KNOWN first from his widow in 1891 census.

Mary A-161 was born about 1829 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She married Frederick Cox-162.

CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 51, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1891, at 8 Roseberry Villa, Victoria Road, Rushden, PRO rev 12/1211, enumerator 12, folio 37, page 29, schedule 171. Age 61, a widow, living on her own means with her son-in-law and daughter.

They had the following children:

		F	i	Harriett Cox-163 was born about 1861 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 19, a shoe fitter.
		M	ii	Henry Cox-164 was born about 1864 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 16, a shoe maker.
		F	iii	Louisa Cox-160
		M	iv	William Cox-165 was born about 1870 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 10, a scholar.
		F	v	Mary A Cox-166 was born about 1872 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1881 at Packwoods Yard, Rushden, Northampton, FHL film no 1341377, PRO ref. GR11/1569, folio 36, page 12. Age 8, a scholar.

Samuel Clayton-139 [Parents] was born about 1843 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He married Elizabeth-170.

CENSUS 1851, at High Street, Rushden, district 7a,page 6, scedule 23, age 7. A scholar.

CENSUS 1881 unable to trace him.

CENSUS 1891 at Duck Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 55, page 16, schedule 97. Age 46, a shoe maker.

CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 55, a shoe rivetter working at home.

Elizabeth-170 was born about 1844 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She married Samuel Clayton-139.

Other marriages:

Bollard,

CENSUS 1891 at Duck Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 55, page 16, schedule 97. Age 36.

CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 46.

They had the following children:

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Frederick Clayton-212 was born about 1894 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 6. He is listed as son-in-law in this family, but I suspect this is an error as it follows the two daughters-in-law.

Bollard-171 was born before 1860 in , , England. He died before 1891. He married Elizabeth-170.

KNOWN only from two daughters in the 1891 census. His wife had remarried.

Elizabeth-170 was born about 1844 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. She married Bollard-171.

Other marriages:

Clayton, Samuel

CENSUS 1891 at Duck Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 55, page 16, schedule 97. Age 36.

CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 46.

They had the following children:

		F	i	Kate Bollard-172 was born about 1881 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1891 at Duck Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 55, page 16, schedule 97. Age 9, a scholar, living with mother and step-father. CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 18, a shoe fitter.
		F	ii	Florence Bollard-173 was born about 1886 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. CENSUS 1891 at Duck Street, Rushden, PRO ref. 12/1211, district 13, folio 55, page 16, schedule 97. Age 4, living with mother and step father. CENSUS 1901, at 47 Moor Rd, Rushden, PRO ref RG13/1440, district 14, page 4, schedule 22. Age 13, a knot tier in the shoe trade.

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