Venn: Matric. sizar from Clare, Easter, 1617; B.A. 1620-1; M.A. 1633. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) Dec 3, 1622; priest (Peterb.) Mar. 9, 1622-3.
Clayton was instituted to Heysham rectory on 21 November 1638: E331 Chester/5, m. 51.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622 | Ordi(ordination) | Clayton, Jeremias | / | deacon | View |
| 1622 | Ordi(ordination) | Clayton, Jeremy | / | priest | View |
| 1638 | Appt(Presentation) | Clayton, Jeremy | Heysham / | Rector | View |
| 1639 | Libc | Clayton, Jeremy | Higham / | Rector | View |
| 1643 | Appt(Institution) | Clayton, Jeremiah | Willmington / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1643 | Appt(Institution) | Cleiton, Jeremiah | Wilmington / | Vicar | View |
| 1661 | Vac(natural death) | Clayton, Jeremia | Willmington, deanery of Dartford / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1661 | Vac(Death) | Clayton, Jeremy | Wilmington / | Perpetual Vicar | View |