Morris, John, -1682
Variant namesRobert Clayton was born in Northamptonshire in 1629. He became an apprentice to his uncle who was a London scrivener where he became acquainted with fellow apprentice Alderman John Morris. They both went on to become successful businessmen and to establish the bank, Clayton & Morris Co. Clayton entered politics representing several wards depending on Whig favour. He was knighted in 1671 and went on to be elected Lord Mayor for 1679-80. Clayton built a considerable fortune and, as a mark of his wealth, in 1697 he lent the king 30000l to pay off the troops. He died in 1707.
From the guide to the Clayton, Sir Robert Clayton (1629-1707) and Morris, Alderman John (d 1682), 1659-1697, (Senate House Library, University of London)
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| creatorOf | Clayton, Sir Robert Clayton (1629-1707) and Morris, Alderman John (d 1682), 1659-1697 | Senate House Library (University of London) | |
| creatorOf | Jennyns, Jer. Jer. Jennyns letter to Alderman Morris, 1671 July. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Clayton family. Bills and receipts of the Clayton family of Marden and Bletchingley, Surrey [manuscript], 1616?-1778 (bulk 1659-1685). | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| referencedIn | Clayton, Morris & Co, scriveners, merchant bankers and estate agents, c1553-c1823 | British library of political and economic science |
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| associatedWith | Clayton, Sir, Robert, 1629-1707 | person |
| associatedWith | Jennyns, Jer. | person |
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Death 1682
