This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eilmcdo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/15440.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From The New York Times Jan 04, 1907 James Clayton who was well known as an inventor died on Monday at his home 119 - Henry Street Brooklyn. He was born in Shropshire, England eighty-five years ago and when a young man was a local Methodist preacher there. Coming to this county in 1849, he went to Nevada where he was successful in gold mining operations. In 1864 Mr. Clayton began manufacturing water and other pumps in Brooklyn. He invented many kinds of pumps and other processes in the mechanical line. His best known invention was a air compressor which was used in caisson and tunnel work throughtout the world. Mr Clayton was one of the organizers of the Sand Street Memorial Church in Brooklyn. He retired from business five years ago. He leaves a widow and a daughter. New York Times May 22, 1907 Phoebe G. Clayton, widow of James Clayton an inventor, died on Monday evening at her home, 119 - Henry Street Brooklyn at the age of 86 years. Mrs Clayton had lived in Brooklyn more than 60 years. She leaves a daughter Mrs Louisa Caldwell and two grandchildren. I have more census info on Louisa if you are interested. Eileen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.