CLAVELL, Edward (1676-1738), of Smedmore, Dorset

b. 19 Jan. 1676, 1st s. of Walter Clavell, merchant, of Bengal, India by his 2nd w. Martha, da. of Thomas Woodruff, merchant, of London. educ. St. Paul’s 1686–93. m. (1) Jane, da. and h. of Sir Edward Littleton, merchant, of London, pres. of Bengal, s.p.; (2) settlement 10 Nov. 1717, Elizabeth, da. of George Damer of Dorchester, Dorset and aunt of Joseph Damer†, 1st Earl of Dorchester, 4s. 4da. suc. fa. 1678.