Clayton Abotossaway was born July 17, 1937 in Sucker Creek, Ontario. He married Iris Esquimaux, daughter of Clara Esquimaux. Clayton passed away on November 20, 2005.

Children of Clayton Abotossaway Iris Esquimaux are:

• Mona Loris Abotossaway, b. May 2, 1957.
• Terry Stanley Abotossaway, b. July 20, 1958, Little Current, Ontario.
• Patti Lucille Abotossaway, b. June 15, 1959.
• Cheryl Maxine Abotossaway, b. November 18, 1960.
• Melanie June Abotossaway, b. August 9, 1962.
• Maxwell Lee Abotossaway, b. June, 1965, Little Current, Ontario.
• Kelly Ray Abotossaway, b. August 2, 1966.
• Aaron Wesley Abotossaway, b. June 2, 1969, Little Current, Ontario; d. August 16, 1973, Sucker Creek, Ontario.
• Treena Marie Abotossaway, b. February 12, 1971.