I Have no link to the Layton's of the south, But have proved my tree to my &
7th Great Grandfather William Layton the 14th Lot holder in Middletown. Monmouth Co. NJ, Which was of 30 lots, in 1676. Have a copy of deed from the New Jersey Archives. Have done my DNA, and have found many Cousins, one of which was born at my town of Highlands NJ. in 1918, we are of the same branch of Laytons. DNA is the Way! Leslie Layton (male). Layton Tree @ Highlands N.J.