William Clayton

(b. 1718, Harleyford Manor, Marlow, Buckinghamshire – d. 1783, Buckinghamshire )

Gender: M

William Clayton (c1718-1783) was the second son of Sir William Clayton, 1st Baronet Clayton. He was MP for Bletchingley from 1745-761, and for Great Marlow (a “rotten borough”) from 1761-1783. He lived at Harleyford Manor, near Marlow in Buckinghamshire. He married Lady Louisa Fermor. Their son William succeeded to the title as 4th Baron Clayton following the death of his cousin.

Also known as:

William Clayton

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