Background
He was the second son of Robert Barclay, the Scottish Quaker writer, and was active in the Society of Friends.
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An apprentice in London in 1698, he became a leading linen merchant. Success in business brought Barclay a fortune of £100,000 at his death. He lived opposite Street Mary-le-Bow, and was noted for his hospitality to Quaker ministers.
Robert Barclay (Allardice) was a grandson of Robert Barclay, elder brother of David Barclay of Cheapside.
