April 27 is the anniversary of the burial of Joan Smith Clayton (abt. 1610 – 1644) who was buried at Boxgrove, Sussex, England in 1644.  Joan married William Clayton (probably October 30,  1631 in Boxgrove) and was the mother of five children.  Their oldest child, William was the immigrant to Pennsylvania.

Boxford, Sussex, England - burial place of Joan (Smith) Clayton

Boxford, Sussex, England – burial place of Joan (Smith) Clayton