In 1939 he was living in Holly Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3694.

Isaac Edward Clayton, a bachelor aged 28 whose occupation was master builder, married Iris Lillian Gossage, a spinster aged 25 whose occupation was machine hand. The groom's address was Holly Road, Sidemoor and the bride's address was 105 Broad Street, Sidemoor. The groom's father was Isaac Clayton and his occupation was council employee. The bride's father was Joseph Gossage and his occupation was wheel builder. The marriage was performed at the All Saints' Parish Church, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Established Church after banns. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Gossage (signed) and Norman Leslie Gossage (signed)3694.