Clayton, William, 1814-1879

Kenney is a Mormon author and historian.

From the guide to the Scott G. Kenney research materials, 1820-1984, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

William Clayton (1814-1879), Notary Public of Great Salt Lake County, Auditor of Public Accounts, Territorial Recorder of Marks and Brands.

From the description of Letter press copy book, 1860-1869. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126684

Mormon Church leader, hymnist, and private secretary to Joseph Smith, Jr. Clayton is best known as the author of the Mormon hymn "Come Come Ye Saints."

From the guide to the William Clayton receipt, 1875, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Mormon Church leader, hymnist, and private secretary to Joseph Smith, Jr. Clayton is best known as the author of the Mromon hymn "Come Come Ye Saints."

From the description of Receipt, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699471

William Clayton (1814-1879) was born 17 July 1814 at Penwortham, Lancashire, England. When Mormon missionaries first arrived in England in 1837, Clayton was among the first baptized. In March 1838, when Heber C. Kimball and Orson Hyde returned to America, Clayton became second counselor to Joseph Fielding in the British Mission, a position he held until 1940. Clayton left England for the United States in September, 1840. After a tiring trip of 5,000 miles, 11 weeks, and 10 days, Clayton and company arrived at Commerce, Illinois. On 10 February 1842, Clayton became an assistant clerk for Joseph Smith.

From the guide to the William Clayton papers, 1840-1953, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

Mormon pioneer, missionary, and auditor of public accounts for Utah from 1848 to 1879.

From the description of Certificate, 1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122599175

From the guide to the William Clayton certificate, 1878 March 23, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Mormon pioneer, missionary, and auditor of public accounts for the Utah Territory from 1848 to 1879.

From the description of Diary, 1840-1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367410662

From the description of Diary, 1840-1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367526841

Early Mormon pioneer, 1847; Territorial auditor of public accounts, 1848-1879.

From the description of Receipt, 1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122652739

From the guide to the William Clayton receipt, 1868, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)