
William Clayton
Born in Penwortham, Lancashire, England
1814 July 17
Mother
Ann Critchley
Father
Thomas Clayton
Baptized by Heber C. Kimball
1837 October 21 (Age 23)
Served in British Mission
1838 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Additional Notes
When Heber C. Kimball and Orson Hyde returned to the United States in March 1838, they left Joseph Fielding in charge of the mission with Clayton as second counselor.
Served in Central States Mission
1848 (Age 33) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Additional Notes
He was appointed to publish the Latter-day Saints Emigrants Guide at St. Louis, Missouri.
Served in British Mission
1853 January 3–April 6 (Age 38) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Additional Notes
Death
1879 December 4 (Age 65)
Media
William Clayton (1814 - 1879) Profile