X Henry ClaytonDear Alan,Firstly many thanks for the photographs of yourfather, I will add these to our archives, we dohave hundreds of photographs of officers but sadlytheir names were never recorded on the reverse. Iwould also very much appreciate information thatyou may wish to part with, the likes of his fulldate and place of birth, his war time service,anything really that I could add to his record,and of course if you wish yours also.The Cheshire Constabulary was formed in April1857; there are many thousands of records, theseare held by the Cheshire Record Office, Chester. Ias a retired Police officer and voluntary PoliceMuseum Researcher am slowly extracting theserecords. Cheshire Police Officer Enrolment Recordsare held under Reference CJP7 Volumes 1-5. Thesefive volumes are very large and in poor condition,run from 1857- 22 March 1913; post this datesuccessive civilian employees have taken it uponthemselves that when an officer retired his filewas destroyed unless of course he was disciplinedthroughout his service, always the case Alan ifyour bad you will be recorded for eternity in thepolice. Only the most minimal of information wasretained and the museum has had to hunt for thisover the years. The information regarding hismarriage is retained in CJP24/2, 1847-1966. Hiscommendation is recorded in the DukinfieldSuperintendents Commendation Book 1936-1954.I say this because I want to try and reassure youthat what I give you is as it appears in therespective volumes. However if you so wish, youcan of course have the records confirmed by theChester Records Office Archivist. But it would beremiss of me if I did not point out that TheRecord Office will charge you a minimum of £27 persearch per volume; therefore your total bill wouldbe a minimum of £81, so please be aware. TheMuseum normally charges for searching the volumeshowever, I do note from our records that you werePC 892, and no charges are made from formerofficers.If you also read the history of the CheshireConstabulary "To the Best of Our Skill andKnowledge" which is on the Museum Web Site auseful picture can be obtained. Further if you areever in Warrington on a Monday or Friday theMuseum is open to you via prior appointment.Can I ask you when you get a moment would you senda quick mail so I can mark of your enquiry ascompleted? If you have any further questionsplease don't hesitate to contact me. Jim Talbot.Trustee and Researcher, Cheshire Museum ofPolicing.Collar Number/Rank. PC410 Henry CLAYTONBorn. Circa 1917Date of Entry. 28th September 1938Date of Leaving. 24th August 1942 (for militaryservice).Return to force date. 4th August 1946Final Date of Leaving. 27th September 1969How Discharged. To pension.Initial Posting. Dukinfield.Other Postings and Dates. 1947 Northwich,Division.Awards/Good Conduct/Other information. 8th May1953 Together with DC Furber persistent anddevoted work together pooling information wheneventually resulted in the arrest and convictionof Lawrence Vernon Cook at Knutsford for Larcenyof cycle. He was sentenced by the AppealsCommittee to four years imprisonment, six otheroffences being taken into consideration. (The DCFurber, you may recall Alan eventually becameACC).World War ll awards unknown. Police LSGC medal,1960.Miscellaneous Information. Alan, I note from thebelow marriage record that your father's father,i.e. your grandfather was also Henry. Within ourrecords there is a PC57 Henry Clayton, born 1891Salford. He joined the Stockport Borough Police onthe 6th March 1914 and was dismissed on the 20thMarch 1914, although the reason for his dismissalis not given. His details are recorded as: Tradeor Calling Van-man, Previous/Last Employer MessrsR. Sharrock and Son, St Leonard St, C on M,Manchester. Religion, Church of England, Height 6'0", Age on joining 23 years 7 months, Eyes Blue,Hair Light Brown, Complexion Fresh, BuildProportional. Distinguishing Marks Nil. MaritalStatus, Single, Children, Nil. His address onjoining was 10 Carrill Grove East, Levenshulme.The 1901 census shows a Henry Clayton aged 10years (i.e. your possible grandfather), residingwith his parents John and Jane Clayton and othersiblings at 13 Lorne Street, Levenshulme. I wasjust wondering if it was ever mentioned to youthat your grandfather may have been a policeofficer. Certainly the years and areas do fit.Marriage Record.Officer. Henry CLAYTONOccupation. Police ConstableAge. 24 years.Condition. BachelorPlace of residence at Marriage. 5 Alderley Road,Northwich, Cheshire.Date of Marriage. 25th November 1941.Place Married. Christ Church, Ashton under Lyne.Fathers Name. Henry Clayton (Deceased)Fathers Occupation. Warehouse man.Spouse. Barbara Caroline SHARPLESOccupation. LaundressAge. 25 years.Condition. Spinster.Place of residence.141 Taunton Road, Waterloo,Ashton under Lyne.Fathers Name. George Harry Sharples.Fathers Occupation. Goods Agent.