Samuel Clayton

Samuel Clayton (circa 1783 - 26 June 1853) was an Irish wood engraver, miniature painter, silversmith, and portrait painter.

Life in Dublin Samuel Clayton was born in Dublin around 1783. His father was wood engraver, Benjamin Clayton I. He had two younger brothers, Benjamin and Robert, who were both engravers. Clayton was married twice in Ireland, first to Jane Maguire in 1800, and then to Emma Johnson in 1807. He was trained by his father, along with his brothers. Prints by Clayton appeared in Anthologica Hibernica in 1794 and 1795. He painted miniatures as well. in Gunning leaving his estate of £1,000 to his son, Benjamin. Most of his surviving work is his work in silver.