Name sometimes spelled "Clawr". Came to America as an indentured servent of Col. Spotswood. This was the 2nd colony brought by him to US. Were 80 persons in it. Came largely from the palatinate arriving in 1717. THey were skilled artisans, designers and builders. After 8 yr. colony moved to Robinson River now Madison Co. VA. Michael acquired much land--Richmond VA Patent BK 12, 1st patent 24-6-1726--400 acres; 28-9-1728--698 acres (BK 13); 22-8-1744-300 acres--all on Robinson River. Cont. with wife.