Background
CLAYTON, Edward Gilbert was born on July 16, 1841. Son of late Major-General Henry Clayton and Jean Henrietta, daughter of Sir Robert Blair.
CLAYTON, Edward Gilbert was born on July 16, 1841. Son of late Major-General Henry Clayton and Jean Henrietta, daughter of Sir Robert Blair.
Studied at Brighton College. East India Military College, Addiscombe.
Formerly in Royal Engineers. Captain, 1872; retired with lion, rank of Major, 1SS0. R.E.; formerly Inspector of Prisons and Secretary to the Prison Commission.
Spouse 1864, Georgine Elizabeth Sykes,daughter and heiress of late Sykes Clayton of the Manor House, Rufforth, YTorks.
Knight, cartulary-register 1908; Companion of the Bath 1905. Major; Sir.