William Cecil Clayton William Cecil Clayton William Cecil Clayton is a recurring fictional character in Edgar Rice Burroughs's series of Tarzan novels and in adaptations of the saga to other media, particularly comics. William Cecil Clayton is a paternal cousin of John Clayton (Tarzan), whom he much resembles, and holder of the title of Lord Greystoke to which the latter is rightful heir. William serves as contrast to Tarzan, representing what the Ape-Man would likely have become had he led a normal life rather than being raised by apes, and is his rival for the affections of Jane Porter. He first appeared in
John Clayton (minister) 25 July 1808, and the verdict of the jury awarded 40 shillings damages, just enough to carry costs. John Clayton, junior was pastor of the Poultry Chapel, London, and died at Bath, Somerset 3 October 1865, aged 85. He published sermons and a treatise on "The Choice of Books", 1811. John Clayton (minister) John Clayton (1754–1843) was an English Independent minister. He became known for his conservative social views, after the Priestley Riots. Clayton was born at Wood End Farm, Clayton, near Chorley, Lancashire, 5 October 1764, the only son of George Clayton, a bleacher; he had nine elder sisters.