William Clayton III

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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          Birth: Cir Dec 1632 - Sussex, England
    Christening: 9 Dec 1632 - Boxgrove Parish, Sussex, England
          Death: 1 Aug 1691 - Marcus Hook, Chester Co, PA
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 
           AFN : 
                 

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Events

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• Religion, Society of Friends

Early adherents to the teachings of George Fox, William and Prudence became members of the Society of Friends.

• Event, Meeting with Quakers, 7 Dec 1663

On 7th day 12th month 1663 William was committed to jail in Sussex and fined 6 pounds for meeting with other Quakers. Having refused to pay his fines, William was jailed for six months in the House of Correction in the town of Arundel.

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Parents

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         Father: William Clayton II
         Mother: Joan Smith

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Prudence Lanckford
       Marriage: 7 Nov 1653 - Pancras Parish, Chichester, Sussex, England
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Mary Clayton
                2. William Clayton IV
                3. Prudence Clayton
                4. Joseph Clayton
                5. Elizabeth Clayton
                6. Hannah Clayton
                7. Honour Clayton