Clayton baronets

There have been three baronetcies created for persons with the surname Clayton, two in the Baronetage of Great Britain and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2008.

The Clayton Baronetcy, of Marden Park in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 13 January 1732 for William Clayton,Member of Parliament for Bletchingley. He was the nephew of Sir Robert Clayton, Lord Mayor of London in 1679. Clayton was succeeded by his son Kenrick, the second Baronet, who also represented Bletchingley in the House of Commons. His son Robert, the third Baronet, was Member of Parliament for Bletchingley, Surrey and Ilchester. He was childless and was succeeded by his first cousin William, the fourth Baronet. He was the son of William Clayton, younger son of the first Baronet. Clayton notably served as High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire. His second son East was created a baronet, of Hall Place, in his own right in 1838 (see below). Clayton was succeeded by his eldest son William Robert, the fifth Baronet. He was a General in the Army and fought at the Battle of Waterloo. He also represented Great Marlow in Parliament.