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Clay of Cambridgeshire

Kings College Chapel in Cambridge founded in the 1400s. Clays were listed in Cambridge in the early 1200s.

1086. Norman de Nostresfield, Walter de Clai, Briendus de Scanlariis and Firmin Lifget jurors at an Inquisition in the Chilford Hundred. Cambridgeshire. (Feudal Cambridgeshire).

1221. William Cley. (Ref.- British Library Manuscript Collections. Cotton Tiberius B. Cambs.).

1278. April 3rd. William de Auburn and William de Cley imprisoned at Peterborough for the death of Fulk son of Ralph de Hemmyngton wherewith they are charged. They sent letters to the sheriff of Northampton to bail them. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls. Edw.1. Vol. 1.).

1287. Ricardum Clay de Alderhech. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Assize Roll 317).

1298. May 17th. Waterbeach. Complaint by Robert Clay and a large number of others. (Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls membrane 15d).

1298. Aug. 8th. Pardon to John de Rameseye son of William de Cleye for the death of John Elene of Hadestok. (Calendar of Patent Rolls Edw. 1. vol. 3).

1303. William de Clay had land in Cambridge. (The National Archives Ref.- Calendar of Fine Rolls).

1321 - 24. Robert Clay sherman and others witness to damage to the University of Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls membrane 17d).

1327. Court Case. Master Richard de Cleye late vicar of All Saints. Fulburn. Plaintiff against Simon de Knesworth Defendant concerning debt. (Ref.- Index to Placita de Banco membrane 53d/54/103).

1337. James de Cley. Scholar at Kings Hall. Cambridge University.

1363. Aug. 15th. Charter giving to John Swyft a messuage lying in the town of Ely. Witness William de Cley and 6 others. (TNA Ref.-Calendar of Close Rolls 38 Edw. 111).

1370. Nicholai Cleye in a list of names on a religious register. (Annals of Cambridge page 8).

1389. John Clay of Fowlmere for not appearing to answer John Topclove touching a trespass. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Fine Rolls Edw. 11 page 33.

1394. Aug.12th. Ratification of the estate of William Clay as parson of Newton by Tidde. St Giles in diocese of Ely. (Calander of Patent Rolls vol. 5).

1397. William Clay. Rector of St Mary's. Bluntisham. Cambridgeshire he died in 1402. (Ref.- Transactions of the Cambridgeshire and Huntindonshire Archaeological Society).

1399. June 9th. Licence for 2 marks paid by John bishop of Ely to William Clay and 2 other clerks of a messuage 30 acre of land and pasture in Somersham for the enlargement of the bishop's park in Somersham. (Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls membrane 14).

1413. Manor of Waterbeach cum Denney. List of inhabitants include John Clay. (Ref.- Cambridgeshire Court Roll).

1416. Jan. 28th. A gift of land in Westharlynge. Cambridge to John Cleye and two others. (Ref.- Cambridge University Library 10/45).

1418. John Cley had a tenement in Cambridgeshire. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls 202).

1482. Clay or Cley. Dominican Friar at Cambridge University.

1482. Hugh Cley baker of Cambridge sells four bushels to the prioress of the nuns of Cambridge for 5s.4d. (Ref.- Monasticon Anglicanum. A History of the Abbies vol. 4),

1484. Dec.10th. Grant for life to the Kings servant Henry Clay yeoman of the King's Cellar of all lands called Dengaynes in Theverham co. Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- Cal. Patent Rolls. 2 Rich. 111 memb. 1).

1486. Nov. 16th. To the Preaching Friars of Cambridge the annuity of 20 marks granted to them by the King, by the hands of Henricus Clay prior of the said Brotherhood. (Book.- Materials for History).

1488. March 30th. Feoffment from Hugh Cleye anf 5 others of lands in Milton. (Ref.- Cambridge University. Kings College Archive Centre. MIL/22).

1501-04. John Cley defendant concerning a messuage and land in Steple Mordan. Crane v Cley. (TNA Ref.- C1/253/59).

1518-29. Richard Cley plaintiff son of Margaret sister of Thomas Wellys concerning land in Outwell, Upwell, March and Benwick.- Court of Chancery Cley v Vyne. (TNA Ref.- C1/481/32).

1579. Roland Clay. Matric Pens from St John's College. Cambridge in 1579.

1580-81. Robert Clay. B.A.from Queens College Cambridge. (Ref.- Alumni. Oxonienses.). - British History Online.

1586. Oct. 23rd. Anne Claye buried at Wisbech. (Parish Register Transcript).

1587. Nov. 6th. Thomas Claye married Anne Daulderby ? at Wisbech . (Parish Register Transcript).

1588. June 9th. John Claye married Edan Colls at Wisbech. (Parish Register Transcript).

1593. James Clay. Matric at St John's College. Cambridge and at St Catherines College in 1597.

1604. Feb. 7th. Thomasin wife of Richard Claye buried at Cheveley. (Parish Register Transcript).

1610. William Clay. Matric Sizar from St John's College Cambridge at Christmas 1610 - Later Deacon at Peterborough in 1615.

1611. Will of John Claye. Baker of March. Cambs. Wife Agnes. His mother Anne Clay. His brothers Henry and Thomas. Bequests to Anne Neale als Clay my base child daughter of Alice Neale. Bequests to George Clay. His Godson John Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/118).

1613. Agnes Cley widow plaintiff with others concerning Doddington.Isle of Ely - Court of Chancery - Cox v Peynton. (TNA Ref.- C78/142/5).

1617. William Claye. Clerk / Preacher at Peterborough. (Ref.- C of E Database Nth RO PDRX645. Misc. Book 11).

1620. May 15th. Cambridgeshire Casebook. Horary (an hour) consultation concerning Mr William Cley. (Ref.- University of Cambridge Digital Library).

1627. Nov. 20th. Cambridgeshire Casebook. Horary (an hour) consultation concerning Mrs Marge Clea. (Ref.- University of Cambridge Digital Library).

1629. Will of John Claye. Baker of Wisbech in the Isle of Ely. Cambridgeshire. His sisters Agnes Clay and Ellen Digle. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/156).

1641. Cambridge Town Subsidy Roll. The Bridge Ward. John Clay taxed in goods £3. (Cambridge Subsidy Roll no. XX1V ).

1641. Cambridge Town Subsidy Roill. The Market Ward. Richard Clay taxed in land £1. (Cambridge Subsidy Roll No. XX1V).

1643. Freeholders of Coveney. George Clay senior Gent and Thomas Clay. (Ref.- History of Cambridgeshire).

1653. John Clay defendant concerning money matters in Cambridgeshire.- Court of Chancery Goodday v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C6/11/129A).

1662. Will of Richard Clay of Cambridge upholsterer. Wife Margaret. Sons John Clay and Paul Clay. Daughters Margaret Clay and Mary Warren. His sisters Alice Clay and Ann French. His Brothers son Richard Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/308/663).

1664. Oct. 30th. Judith Clay gravestone in the old churchyard of St Botolph's Cambridge. This stone to tell thee that this dust. Once living Clay with earth and trust, Death and the grave did modestly invite, As friends to be her convoy into light. (Ref.- Memorials of Cambridge vol. 3 page 260).

1664. Clay v Clay.- Plaintiff John Clay. - Defendants Margaret Clay and Paul Clay. Subject personal estate of Richard Clay of Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- C10/476/61).

1665. Margaret Clay a Bond of £20 to discharge St Clements Parish Cambridge from Mary Torbrush and her child. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- P27/16/3).

1675. Libel against Francis Clay of Little Raveley in a cause of adultry and fornication with Hannah Petterson of the same place. (Huntingdonshire Archives Ref.- AH4/251/61/1).

1676. Will of John Clay of Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/351/520).

1677. Clay v Grosvenor. Plaintiff .- Paul Clay concerning property in Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- C7/536/14).

1678. Paul Clay defendant subject - personal estate of John Clay deceased of Cambridge - Clay v Bird. (TNA Ref.- C5/461/103).

1679. Paul Clay of Cambridgeshire Inquisition of lunacy into his state of mind and his property. (TNA Ref.-C211/5/C24).

1679. Thomas Clay defendant subject - personal estate of John Clay deceased of Cambridgeshire.- Prigg v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C6/231/52).

1680. John Clay defendant concerning money in Cambridgeshire - Spillman v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C8/297/53).

1683. John Clay plaintiff concerning his personal estate in Cambridge - Thomas Clay defendant - Court of Chancery.- Hammond v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C8/301/3).

1683. George Clay merchant of Cambridge. - Lease of a walled orchard in St Benedicts Parish. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- P31/25/8).

1684. June 23rd. Lease of a walled orchard in St Benedicts parish to George Clay merchant of Cambridge and others.(Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- P31/25/8).

1685. Deeds of Property in Coles Park. Westmill conveyed to George Clay of Cambridge gentleman and Felix Calvert. (Ref.- Hertfordshire Archives - DE/W/202).

1688. May 1st. Mr Clay. Alderman newly appointed. (Ref.- PC2023).

1692. William son of George and Elizabeth Clay of Little Mary's Parish born Nov. 31st and registered at the Quakers Meeting House at Chatteris. Cambridge. (TNA Ref.- RG6).

1711-12. Feb. 28th. Deeds. Oliver Frank of Coveney to George Clay of Coveney. Lease of Lands. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/12-13).

1718. Will of George Clay merchant of Cambridge. Son Peter Clay. Grandson Felix Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/566/174).

1726. April 18th. Surrender of Thomas Pryor of Brampton. Cambs. of his cottage to the use of John Clay of Hinchingbooke gardener. (Hunts Archives Ref.- 2906/2/77).

1727. April 14th. Lease by George Clay jnr of Coveney and Mary his wife to Thomas Ewin of a capital messuage and lands in Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/18-19).

1730. John Clay age 22 son of John Clay of Coveney admitted to Trinity College. Cambridge in 1730.

1732. Oct 27th. Will of George Clay of Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/23).

1739. Oct.17th. Manor of Coveney. Admission of George Clay. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/24).

1739 / 40 . Wilburton Parish Church. Note that the register was bought in 1740 signed by John Clay. Curate. John Clay was made Curate of Wilburton 24 th June 1737. (Cambs. Archives - P176/1/1).

1742 - 43. Feb. 14th. Will of Thomas Clay of Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- R57/18/3/5).

1749. The Society of Friends (Quakers) Disownment of George Clay of St Ives for drink. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- R59/25/13/14).

1750. July 13th. John Mathews Clay to George Clay of Coveney, Lease of 3 acres of pasture in the Great Close at Wardley Hill. Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/32-33).

1751. April 26th. Lease of Lands in Coveney to John Clay of Ely. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/34-35).

1753. Jan. 4th. Manor of Coveney. Admission of Richard Clay a minor. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/42).

1755. June 24th. Trustees of the Quakers Meeting House. Peter Clay of St Ives and William Clay of Tottenham. (Huntingdonshire Archives Ref.- 5638/1).

1762. May 18th. Admission of Felix Clay of London to the Manor of Haslerton, Chalteris and Lancaster in Barrington. Cambs. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- R57/8/2/a).

1762. Dec. 1st. Manor of Coveney. Admission of George Clay by Will of his father George Clay deceased. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/49).

1766. June 5th. Extract from Will of John Wright of St Ives in Cambridgeshire - to his kinsman William Clay until his son John Wright Clay attains the age of 21 and then to John Wright Clay all his Lands-- in St Ives. Cambridgeshire. (Huntingdonshire Archives Ref.- R4/5/2).

1767. Mary Clay widow of Coveney employed John Powers. Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/ASE/11).

1767. June 19th. An injured man was taken to the house of Mr Clay. Grocer in Trumpington Street in Cambridge where he later died. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).

1769. Jan. 17th. Bond of John Clay of Needingworth. Cambs. (Hunts.Archives Ref.- 1626/23/6).

1769. Oct. 17th. Admission of John Clay to the Anvil and Hammer Inn in the Manor of Holywell cum Needingworth. (Hunts Archives Ref.- 1626/23).

1770. Jan.13th. George Clay of Coveney to William Prentice 67 acres and 56 acres of land in Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/50).

1775. June 2nd. John Clay of Coveney to Joseph Barnes mortgage of a capital messuage and lands in Coveney. (Cambs Archives Ref.- L32/52).

1777. Thomas Clay vestry clerk at St Edwards Parish Cambridge. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- P28/4/2).

1780. May 17th. Admission of William Clay of Mile End Middlesex on death of his brother Felix Clay to a messuage and close in Barrington. Cambs. (Cambs Archives Ref.- R57/8/2/b).

1781. George Clay of Coveney farmer employed Martha Payne - Her Settlement Examination. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AS16/44).

1783. Jan. 4th. Thomas Clay age 22 and his wife Margaret born in Sutton. Cambridge - Settlement Examination. Worked for Thomas Cave of same parish. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AS18/2).

1783. Feb. 3rd. Bastardy Bond. John Clay the elder of Needingworth putative father of the unborn child of Ann Winpress spinster of Needingworth. (Hunts Archives Ref.- HP44/15/1/1).

1783. Dec. 27th. Bond for performance as Toll Collector at Buggs Pond Gate at Ely - John Mathew Clay wheelwright of Ely. Sureties from Charles Clay yeoman of Ely. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.-- -- -- T/E/AT/27).

1788. Nov. 3rd. Release by John Clay of the Anvil and Hammer Inn at Needingworth. (Hunts Archives Ref.- 1626/23/8).

1789. Oct. 20th. Surrender of John Clay. Anvil and Hammer. Needingworth. (Hunts Archives Ref.- 1626/23/11).

1789. Oct.13th. William Clay of St Ives. Cambs. Grocer to Samuel Jenkins of Ramsey. Cambs. one acre in Ramsey. (Hunts Archives Ref.- R4/5/5).

1789. Richard Clay was born at Cambridge he was a printer his son Charles John Clay 1827 - 1905 was the printer at Cambridge University. (Ref.- R. A. Collections).

1790. Benjamin Clay of Haddenham. Isle of Ely.Cambridgeshire farmer insured by the Sun Fire Office. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MS11936/367/566 619).

1790. Charles Clay of Coveney employed Daniel Russell labourer - Settlement Examination. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AS25/1).

1793. May 7th. Commissions in the Cambridgeshire Militia signed by the Lord Lieutenant. James Clay gent to be Lieutenant. (London Gazette page 369).

1793. Nov. 3rd. George Clay and Sarah his wife concerning 2 messuages with 200 acres in Coveney. ( Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/56 - 57).

1796. June 3rd. Indenture of Elizabeth Clay concerning a messuage and stables in Holy Trinity and St Mary. Corporation of Cambridge. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- CB/2/CL/16/232/30).

1798. Certificate of Land Tax on a messuage, cottage and 238 acres in Coveney owned by George Clay of Haddenham gentleman. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- 283/032).

1798. May 29th. Commissions in the Militia for the County of Cambridge. Richard Clay to be Captain. (London Gazette page 467).

1798. Oct. 27th. Wednesday last was married at Witcham in the Isle of Ely Mr Richard Clay second son of Mr Clay of Coveney to Miss Anne Ware of Witcham. (Ipswich Journal).

1799. Sept.14th. Last week as Captain Clay of the Cambridgeshire Militia was on a shooting party near Ely his powder flask by some accident took fire by which his left hand was dreadfully shattered and ---- he received a considerable wound under the arm. (Oxford Journal).

1800. Nov. 21st. John Clay late of Coveney now of Haddenham to Elizabeth Goodall mortgage of 14 acres in Byall Fen. Coveney. (Cambs archives Ref.- L32/59).

1801. Frances Hitch of Haddenham. Ely that she was hired by Elizabeth Clay wife of John Clay had ill treatment and non payment of wages. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D1/154).

1801. June 11th. Petty Sessions. John Reed Overseer of the Poor complains that John Clay and Richard Webb of Haddenham late Overseers of the Poor have refused to deliver up vouchers and books belonging to the parish. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D1/52).

1801. June 15th. Petty Sessions. John Frohock shepherd of Wentworth complains that John Clay farmer of Haddenham has stolen his sheep. (Cambs.Archives Ref.- PS/E/D1/53).

1801. June 26th. Discharge of Mortgage £200. Manor of Broughton, Cambs. John Clay of Needingworth. ( Huntingdonshire Archives Ref.- 830/23).

1803. Feb. 23rd. Administration of Thomas Clay husbandman of Coveney in the Isle of Ely. Wife Sarah Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/331/274).

1803. Oct. 17th. Petty Sessions. Edward Clay of Coveney farmer against Samuel Wright of Wicken labourer for not perfoming his contract. (Cambs.Archives Ref.- PS/E/D3/22).

1803. Dec. 30th. Petty Sessions. John Clay of Haddenham gent against Clement Oakey of the same shoemaker for assault. (Cambs Archives Ref. - PS/E/D3/28).

1804. July 3rd. Petty Sessions. John Clay husbandman of Haddenham against James Gothard his labourer for failing to complete his contract. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D4/40).

1804. Oct. 9th. Petty Sessions. Edward Clay of Coveney against Benjamin Houghton of Wardy Hill at William Butchers house The Bell for assault. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D4/59).

1805. March 25th. Abstract of the Will of William Clay of Coveney in the Isle of Ely. Wife Jemima Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/332/141).

1805 May 23rd. Ely and South Witchford Petty Sessions. Poor Law summons for John Clay and 5 others. (Cambs Archives Ref.- PS/E/AP/1805/4).

1806. Jan.17th. Bastardy Examination of Ann Sharpe single woman of Haddenham for child by George Clay husbandman of Haddenham. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AB21/3).

1806. Dec.18th. Ely and South Witchford Petty Sessions. Charles Clay the younger, gentleman of Coveney against John Richardson for suspicion of a felony. (Cambs. Archives Ref.- PS/E/D6/65).

1807. April 8th. Surrender of William Clay of Brampton. Cambridgeshire carpenter of the cottage in Brampton opposite the Pedestal with all houses, outhouses, barns, stables, yards, gardens, orchards --- etc for payment of £400 to Clay. (Huntingdonshire Archives Ref.- 2906/5/3).

1807. May 14th. Petty Sessions. Summons from the Constables of Haddenham to John Clay for non payment of the poor rate. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D7/2).

1807. Oct.19th. Petty Sessions. Sarah Butcher of Coveney against John Clay of Haddenham farmer for non payment of wages. (Cambbridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D7/25).

1808. March 24th. Abstract of the Will of Charles Clay gentleman of Coveney in the Isle of Ely. Sister. Ann Cummington. Son John Clay. Daughter Mary Porter. (TNA Ref.- IR26/332/338).

1808. May 30th. Petty Sessions. Elijah Chambers yeoman of Coveney against Edward Clay of Coveney who did break the lock from the common pound and stole 1 bull and 2 heifers. (Cambs. Archives Ref.

--PS/E/D8/23).

1808. Oct. 20th. Petty Sessions. Constables of Haddenham against John Clay and 3 others for failure to pay Highway Rate. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/D8/56).

1809. Surrender by John Clay farmer of a messuage in Coveney being a public house The Bell with yard - mention of the Wiil of George Clay dated May 1761 of George Clay of Coveney gent leaving house called the Wayhead House with 16 acres called a pingle and 21 acres at Wayhead in Coveney to son Richard Clay also land to son John Clay and 6 acres to daughter Mary Clay and the house in which he now lives to son George Clay. (Cambridgeshire. Archives Ref.- 322/T2).

1810. Joseph Barnes v John Clay and Elizabeth his wife relating to 40 acres arable land and 20 acres meadow and 20 acres pasture in Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/67).

1810. July 26th. John Clay of Haddenham and Elizabeth his wife to Richard Clay of Coveney Lease of 14 and a half acres of pasture in Great Close at Wardy Hill. Coveney. (Cambs. Archives L32/68-70).

1812. William Keating Clay was curate of Holy Trinity. Ely from which he resigned on obtaining the vicarage of Waterbeach. Mr Clay published several works. (Ref.- Octave Publications. Vols. 1-4).

1813. April 23rd. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of John Clay late of Haddenham in the Isle of Ely County Cambridge farmer are requested by his executors Richard Clay Esq of Coveney and George Clay the younger of Haddenham farmer to transmit their accounts.- (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1813. June 19th. Will of George Clay of Haddenham to be buried in parish church of Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/71).

1814. Jan.15th. Prisoner in gaol at Huntingdon for Insolvent Debtor. Edward Clay formerley of Coveney in County of Cambridge and late of Earith in County of Huntingdonshire. Merchant. (London Gazette page 147).

1814. June 23rd. Examination of Hannah Hide age 22 pregnant born Sutton had worked for Charles Clay of Coveney now residing in Sutton. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AS38/1).

1815. March 4th. By Order of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors the Petition of John Clay (Committed by the name of George Clay) late of Haddenham. Isle of Ely. Cambridge. Farmer now a prisoner in the Kings Bench Prison will be heard on the 27th March. The list of creditors includes Mr Clay of Coveney. Isle of Ely. (London Gazette page number 413).

1820. Ely. Mr Charles Clay of Coveney died age 83. (The Monthly Magazine. London).

1820. Examination of Judith Walters of Haddenham for a child by Frederick Clay of Haddenham farmer. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AB2/17).

1820. July 10th. Richard Clay of Coveney to William Knights a capital messuage and 2 closes in Coveney. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- L32/73).

1823.July 10th. Surrender of Mortgage by Richard Clay late of Coveney now of Girton. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- 32/73).

1824 . William Keating Clay born 1797 at Cambridge son of George Clay admitted to Cambridge University in 1824. - Later married Mary Ann McKinley and lived at Waterbeach.

1827. William Clay born Coveney near Ely age 19 to serve in the Royal Marines at Chatham. - Discharged 1829. (TNA Ref.- ADM15T/19/91).

1828. Jan. 4th. Notice.- I the undersigned Thomas Margetts Clay of Coveney in the Isle of Ely County Cambridgeshire yeoman give notice that I will not be accountable for any debt that my wife Sarah Clay may contract either in her own name or my name after this date.- (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1829. Nov.12th. Settlement of James Burkett labourer who worked for Richard Clay of Witcham farmer. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AS47/16).

1830. Jan. 22nd. Mr John Clay. Overseer of St Edwards Parish obtained an Order to remove a pregnant girl from his parish to St Michaels parish, he told her to go to the workhouse to which she objected. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1830. John Clay. Boys School. Peas Hill. (Ref.- Pigot's Directory)

1831. June 16th. Overseers of the Poor of Coveney Parish Ely against Thomas Clay of Coveney labourer who absconded leaving his wife and 3 children chargeable to the parish.(Cambs Ref.-PS/E/D14/43.

1831. July 8th. Ten Sovereigns Reward for a document lost in suspicious circumstances concerning the transfer of an estate to Messrs Marshall and Clay of Cambridge. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1833. Examination of Elizabeth Clay of Coveney for a child by William Partridge labourer. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- PS/E/AB14/12+24).

1837. Nov.18th. To be Sold by Auction. 17 acres of pasture land in Joist Fen in the Manor of Waterbeach in occupation of John and Charles Clay. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1838. March 10th. Auction of a good garden in occupation of the proprietor Mr John Clay situate at Winfold End. Waterbeach near to the land of C. Clay. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1838. March 10th. Large Sale on the premises of James Clay at Waterbeach Fen who is reducing his stock. (Newspaper Advertisement).

1839. Charles Clay. Black Lion Public House. Silver Street. Cambridge. (Robsons Directory).

1840. Richard Clay. Gent. Regent Terrace. (Poll Book. - Cambrigeshire Archives Office).

1840 June 3rd. Surrender by John Clay of a part allotment at Histon. (Cambs. Archives Ref.- (305/MP41/1a/A).

1840. June 26th. Ely Petty Sessions. Transfer of Beer License from Edward Clay of Downham to Thomas Dewey of Witchford. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- KPSE/A/P/1840/34).

1840. June 30th. Petty Sessions. John Clay. Constable of Coveney against Joseph Mace labourer of the said parish for assault and resisting arrest. (Cambs. Archives Ref.- PS/E/D24/156).

1840 Oct.22nd. Petty Sessions. Notice for Robert Clay labourer of Witcham bound in £20 to appear at the Quarter Sessions at Wisbech. (Cambs. Archives Ref.- PS/E/AP/1840/53).

1841. Jan.23rd. Advertisement. Messrs Clay and Co. Wine and Spirit Merchants of Thetford have considerable stock. (Cambridge Independent Press).

1841. Book by Richard Clay entitled.- Elegies and Miscellaneous Pieces from the Pen of John Clay late of Cambridge. (British Library Catologue).

1842. Edward Keatinge Clay son of Rev. W. K. Clay of Waterbeach was at Uppingham School in Lecestershire left in 1860 to St John's College. Cambridge. B. A.1864. (Ref.- Hathi Trust).

1842. Ely Quarter Sessions. Thomas Clay sentenced to 7 years transportation to Van Diemans Land. Australia. (Ref.- British Convicts Transportation Registers).

1842. Sept.10th. Auction of all the stock on the farm of the late Richard Clay of Coveney in the Isle of Ely. (Bedfordshire Mercury).

1843. March 25th. Court Case. Bowtell v Clay. An action was brought by Sarah Bowtell whose maiden name was Clay against her brother Benjamin Clay concerning a farm left to her by her former husband. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1844. Oct. 5th. Cambridge Police Court. Charles Clay was involved in a fight at the Black Lion Inn. Silver Street. The police came and Clay knocked PC Morgan down but he managed to get the handcuffs on Clay who repeatedly kicked him about 50 times. Clay was acting on behalf of the landlord in the fight. The Magistrates dismissed the case and PC Morgan was reprimanded. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1846. July 11th. Cambridge Petty Sessions. Mr Benjamin Clay of Haddenham was charged with having driven a horse and cart furiously in the parish of Cottenham. The horse was going at so rapid a pace as to endanger lives, he was flogging the horse on. A child who was the cousin of Clay was in the middle of the road and the horse knocked it down. Richard Clay the brother of Benjamin was there. The Magistrates cautioned Mr Clay and dismissed the case upon payment of expenses. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1847. May 24th. William Clay age 6 of St Botolph, accidental death when drowned in the River Cam. (Cambridgeshire Archives Ref.- CB/CO/P12/24).

1848. Nov.18th. Waterbeach. Mr Brassingwaite charged William Clay with breaking windows at his public house. He had refused Clay any ale and heard a crash of glass and saw Clay hurry away. He was fined 6 shilling Damage and 13s-6d expense. (Cambridge Ind.Press).

1849. May 19th. James Clay was one of the Commissioners of Cambridge Council. (Cambridge Chronicle and Journal).

1849. Sept. 29th. Auction of 5 acres of land at Haddenham. Isle of Ely. Cambridgeshire in occupation of Mr Benjamin P. Clay near the land of Frederick Clay. (Cambridge Independent Press).

1849. November.Court at Cambridge. Benjamin Clay of Haddenham was charged with damaging the door of a public house occupied by Mrs Hopkins at Cottenham. Mrs Hopkins said at 4 o'clock in the morning she was disturbed by violent kicking at the door, the staple flew off and Clay came in, he called for a pint of ale but his demand was refused. The Bench fined Clay 10 shillings for damage and 23 shillings expenses. (Cambridge Independent Press).

1850. Will of William Clay Toll Gate Keeper of Witham. Cambridgeshire. Wife Mary. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2122/16).

1851 Census. Thomas Clay age 24 a Traveller born Coveney staying with Isard Family at Chelsfield in Kent.

1851 Census. George Clay age 38 Carpenter Lodger Born Coveney. Cambridgeshire and Fanny Clay age 32 Born Toft in Cambridgeshire staying with Samuel Rauson. Auctioneer on High Street. Barley in Hertfordshire.

1851 Census. William Mckinley Clay age 13 Pupil born Ely. Cambs staying at Marlborough College in Wiltshire.

1851 .Will of Frederick Clay farmer of Haddenham. Isle of Ely Cambridge. Wife Mary, sons Richard Clay, Thomas Clay, Benjamin Clay, Charles Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2141/366).

1852. Will of Richard Clay gent of Cambridge. Wife Elizabeth Clay, son William Nicholls Clay, daughter Sarah Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2152/342).

1853. Charles Clay age 43 and Jane Clay age 40 both from Isle of Ely emigrated to New South Wales and arrived 17th January 1853. Both can read and write. (Australia Assisted Passenger Records).

1854. Will of Ann Clay widow of Witcham in the Isle of Ely. Cambridgeshire. Niece Sarah Scott. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2192).

1854 -1894. Charles Clay manager of Cambridge Universty Press for 40 years. After 10 years he had quadrupled the turnover of the printing house publishing many books including Bibles he retired in 1894 leaving his elder son John Clay in charge of the printing business.

1854 -1867. William Keatinge Clay was the vicar of Waterbeach Church. He published histories of Waterbeach and 3 neighbouring parishes between 1859 and 1864. (Ref.- BHO Vol. 9 pages 257 -262).

1857. William McKinley Clay born 1838 at Ely son of William Keating Clay of Waterbeach admitted to Cambridge University in 1857.

1859. March 4th. The Will of Benjamin Clay late of Aldreth in the parish of Haddenham in the Isle of Ely in the County of Cambridgeshire. Farmer who died 1st Jan. 1859 at Haddenham was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Richard Clay of Haddenham. Farmer nephew of the deceased. (Ref.- National Probate Calendar).

1876. John Clay born 1858 at Cambridge son of Charles John Clay printer to the University admitted to Cambridge University in 1876. (Later a partner in his fathers business).

1879. James Law sold the manor of Little Shelford. Cambridge to C. J. Clay and by 1908 C. J. Clay had been succeeded by John Clay. (Ref.- Victoria History of the County of Cambridge).

1880. Charles Felix Clay born 1861 at Cambridge son of Charles John Clay of West House. Newham admitted to Cambridge University in 1880.

1881 Census. Edward Clay and Rebecca Clay. Basket Makers at Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

1884. Henry Hastings Clay born 1864 at Chepstow in Monmouthshire. Wales son of Henry Clay of Oak Grove. Chepstow admitted to Cambridge University in 1884.

1893. Charles Clay of Waterbeach labourer who died 9th Jan. 1893 probate was granted to Phoebe Clay his widow. (National Probate Calendar).

1894. Nov. 24th. Lieutenant Charles Herbert Clay married Violet Harriett Nightingale. (Nightingale Pedigree. Armorial Families).

1895. Dec.17th. The partnership of Charles John Clay, John Clay and Charles Felix Clay. Printers and Publishers at Cambridge University under the name of University Pitt Press has been dissolved and will be carried on byJohn Clay and Charles Felix Clay. (London Gazette. -page 7319).

1896. Charles John Clay as Lord of the Manor of Liittle Shelford in Cambridge applied to the College of Arms for a Coat of Arms and crest which was granted to him. (Ref.- College of Arms).

1897. Conveyance. Charles John Clay vendor (the seller) of a messuage, tenement, public house called King William the Fourth. Newmarket Road in the parish of St Andrew the Less. Cambridge with bowling green, yard, brewhouse, assembly rooms, stables and sheds in occupation of Thomas Worland. (Bedfordshire Archive Services Ref.- HF40/3/2/15).

1902. Nov. 22nd. Cambridgeshire Petty Sessions. Jurors were - C. J. Clay and A. L. Clay. (Cambridge Daily News).

1905. Nov. 21st. Notice is hereby given that all claimants against the estate of Charles John Clay late of West House in the Borough of Cambridge Esq deceased and whose Will was proved on the 17th March by John Clay, Charles Felix Clay and Mary Aimee Clay the executors, are hereby required to send particulars. (London Gazette page 8161).

1925. A village hall was built at Little Shelford as a war memorial on Church Street on a site given by C. H. Clay and was enlarged by C. F. Clay of Manor Farm in 1932. (Ref.- Victoria History Cambridge).

The following transcripts should be checked with the original parish registers.

1546. Oct. 24th. Agnes Clay married Thomas Newman at Elsworth.

1577. Nov. 4th. Mary Clay married James Goodridge at Wisbech.

1578. July 30th. Elizabeth daughter of Luke Clay buried at Fulbourn.

1579. July 6th. Marian daughter of Richard and Joan Clay baptised at Toft.

1598. March 26th. Joan wife of Richard Clay buried at Toft.

1602. Nov. 22nd. Thomas Clay married Rose Hatfield at Rampton. Cambs.

1624. Oct. 25th. George Clay buried at Witchford.

1628. June 17th. William Clay married Margaret Salmon at Witchford.

1629. April 26th. William son of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

1629. June 8th. John son of Thomas and Anne Clay buried at Wisbech.

1629. Nov.11th. William Clay infant buried at Witchford.

1630. Oct. 31st. Mary daughter of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

1632. Dec. 30th. William son of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

1635. Nov. 8th. John son of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

1637. Dec.17th. Margaret daughter of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

1638. Sept.27th. John Clay buried at Witchford.

1640 / 41. Jan. 22nd. Anne daughter of William and Margaret Clay baptised at Witchford.

Cley.

1623. April 8th. Susanna Cley buried at Wisbech.

1623. April 27th. Martha Cley married John White at Wisbech.

Bishop's Transcripts.

1613. July 20th. Anne Clay widow buried at Littleport. Cambridgeshire.

1619. July 4th. John son of Peter Clay baptised at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1620. Sept. 24th. Daniel son of Peter Clay baptised at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1621. July 22nd. Daniel son of Peter Clay buried at St Clement's Church.Cambridge.

1622. May 26th. Judith daughter of Peter Clay baptised at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1622. Oct 6th. John son of John Clay baptised at Doddington. Cambridgeshire.

1624. Feb. 10th. Judith daughter of Peter Clay buried at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1626. Oct. 29th. Edward son of Peter Clay baptised at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1628. March 8th. Edward son of John Clay baptised at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1628. April 28th. John Clay married to Faste Tubbe at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1629. July 19th. Richard son of John Clay baptised at Doddington. Cambridgeshire.

1630. Jan. 25th. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay buried at Doddington. Cambridgeshire.

1631. Dec. 25th. Ellin daughter of Peter Clay baptised at St Clement's Church. Cambridge.

1632. Aug. 25th. Richard Clay married Margaret Clarke at St Nicholas Church. Cambridgeshire.

1632. Oct. 28th. Judith daughter of John Clay baptised at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1633. June 14th. Mary daughter of Richard Clay baptised at St Nicholas Church. Cambridgeshire.

1636. Aug. 18th. Nathaniel son of Richard and Margaret Clay baptised at Great St Mary's. Cambridge.

1636. Sept. 25th. Thomas son of John Clay baptised at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1638. April 17th. Paule son of Richard and Margaret Clay baptised at St Mary the Great. Cambridge.

1638. Aug. 5th. Elizabeth daughter of John and Pasty Clay baptised at St Mary the Less . Cambridge.

1640. June 21st. Richard son of Richard and Margaret Clay baptised Cambridgeshire.

1640. Nov. 29th. Jane wife of Edward Clay buried at Chesterton. Cambridgeshire.

1662. April 28th. William Clay married Mary Holland in Coveney.

1662. Sept. 11th. John son of William and Mary Clay baptised at Coveney.

1663. Nov. 5th. Edward son of Edward and Ann Clay baptised at Downham.

1665. March 8th. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Clay baptised at Holy Sepulchre. Cambridge.

1671. Jan. 22nd. Felix son of George and Elizabeth Clay baptised at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1671. April 12th. John Clay a child buried at St Mary the Less. Cambridge.

1672. March 7th. Mary Clay buried at Coveney.

1676. July 5th. Margaret Clay widow buried at Great St Mary's. Cambridge.

1685. Sept. 27th. John son of William Clay baptised at Coveney.

1686. June 11th. Edward Clay married Miss Beatrice Ware at Downham.

1690. Feb. 22nd. George son of George and Sarah Clay baptised at Coveney.

1690. Aug. 23rd. John son of John and Mary Clay baptised at St Clement. Cambridge.

1691. April 18th. Sarah Clay buried at Coveney.

1692. Jan. 25th. William Clay senior buried at Coveney.

1697. Sept. 19th. Susan daughter of George and Susan Clay baptised at Coveney.

1722 Cambridgshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/C/1722).

Coveney - George Clay snr. Gent. George Clay jnr. Thomas Clay.

1802 Cambridgshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref. - PB/C/1802).

Coveney. Charles Clay, Edward Clay, Richard Clay, Thomas Clay, George Clay, John Clay

Haddenham. Benjamin Clay.

Witcham. Charles Clay.

Witchford. Thomas Clay.

Sutton. John Clay.

Ely. William Clay.

1822 Cambridgeshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/UC/1822).

William Clay. St Johns College. Cambridge.

1826 Cambridgeshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/UC/1826).

John Clay. St Johns College.Cambridge.

1826 Cambridgeshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/C/1826).

Waterbeach. John Clay.

Girton. Richard Clay.

Ely. Thomas Clay.

1830 Cambridgeshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/C/1830).

Haddenham. Benjamin Clay, Charles Clay, Frederick Clay.

Cambridge. John Clay.

Sutton. John Clay.

Witcham. Richard Clay.

Coveney. Robert Clay.

1832 Cambridgeshire Poll Book.

Waterbeach. Charles Clay.

Water beach. John Clay.

Waterbeach. William Clay.

Waterbeach. James Clay.

Coveney. Robert Clay.

Coveney. John Clay.

Coveney. Richard Clay.

St Edwards. John Clay.

No place given - Richard Clay and Benjamin Clay.

1835 Cambridgeshire Poll Book. (Cambridgeshire Archives Office Ref.- PB/C/1835).

Haddenham. Benjamin Clay, Frederick Clay.

Waterbeach. Charles Clay, James Clay, William Clay.

Peas Hill. John Clay.

Coveney. John Clay, Robert Clay.

Sutton. John Thompson Clay.

Witcham. Richard Clay.

Cambridge. Charles Clay. Silver Street. Publican.

1828 -1847. Cambridgeshire Juror Books. (Cambridgeshire Archive Services).

James Clay of Waterbeach. Dairyman / Farmer 1828 - 1834.

James Clay jnr of Waterbeach . Dairyman / Farmer. 1828 - 1829.

William Clay of Waterbeach . Dairyman / Farmer. 1828 - 1847.

John Clay of Waterbeach. Farmer. 1833 - 1847.

Richard Clay of Girton. Farmer. 1828 - 1830.

Henry Clay of St Andrew the Less .Stonemason. 1847

1851 Census. Waterbeach. Cambridgeshire.

James Clay age 55 Farmer 30 acres employes 2 men. Born Waterbeach.

Derry Clay age 59 Wife Born Wicken. Cambs.

1851 Census. Waterbeach.

Charles Clay age 65 Carpenter Born Waterbeach.

Ann Claay age 46 Wife Born Waterbeach

1851 Census. Waterbeach.

William Clay age 22 Labourer Born Waterbeach.

Caroline Clay age 23 Wife Born Waterbeach

1851 Census. Waterbeach.

John Clay age 42 Labourer Born Waterbeach.

Elizabeth Clay age 48 Wife Born Waterbeach

Phoebe Clay age 12 Daughter Born Waterbeach.

Mary Clay age 81 Mother Born Waterbeach.

1851 Census. Waterebeach.

Charles Clay age 23 Ag Lab Born Waterbeach.

Phoebe Clay age 23 Wife Born Swaffham Prior.

Phoebe Ann Clay age 0 Daughter Born Waterbeach.

1851 Census. Waterbeach.

James Clay age 37 Publican Born Waterbeach.

William Clay age 26 Brother Ag Lab. Born Waterbeach.

1851 Census. Coveney. Cambridgeshire.

Elizabeth Clay age 44 Ag Lab. Widow Born Coveney.

Miss A. Clay age 25 Daughter Born Coveney.

Rose Anna Clay age 12 Daughter Born Coveney.

Sarah Ann Clay age 10 Daughter Born Coveney.

1851 Census. Haddenham. Cambridgeshire.

Chapel Street.

Benjamin Clay age 70 Farmer 55 acres Born Haddenham.

Elizabeth Clay age 50 Wife Born Haddenham.

1851 Census. Haddenham.

Main Street.

Mary Clay age 59 Widow Anuitant Born Cottenham.

Charles Clay age 23 Son Farmer Born Haddenham.

Richard Clay age 20 Son Born Haddenham.

Thomas Clay age 16 Son Born Haddenham.

1 Servant.

1851 Census. Haddenham.

Main Street.

Benjamin P. Clay age 28 Farmer Born Haddenham.

Esther Clay age 22 Wife Born Cottenham.

Agnes Louise Clay age 2 Daughter Born Haddenham.

1 Servant.

1851 Census. Isle of Ely. Cambridgeshire.

Sutton.

Edward Clay age 40 Basket Maker Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Rebecca Clay age 40 Wife Born Downham. Isle of Ely.

William Clay age 13 Son Ag Lab Born Littleport . Isle of Ely.

Ann Clay age 11 Daughter Born Downham . Isle of Ely.

Elizabeth Clay age 10 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Louisa Clay age 9 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Rebecca Clay age 9 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

John Clay age 7 Son Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Jane. M. Clay age 4 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Alice A. Clay age 0 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

1851 Census. Holy Trinity. Ely.

William Clay age 53 Vicar Born Cambridge.

Mary Ann Clay age 49 Wife Born Gosport.

Aiskew Clay age 11 Son Born Ely.

Edward Clay age 9 Son Born Ely.

Mary Ann Clay age 6 Daughter Born Ely.

Henry J. Clay age 4 Son Born Ely.

Harriet C. Clay age 2 Daughter Born Ely.

3 Servants.

1851 Census. Ely. Cambridgeshire.

Headly Clay age 18 Ag Lab Lodger Born Coveney.

Living with Ruff family.

1851 Census. Witcham. Cambridgeshire.

Main Street.

Ann Clay age 76 Farmer 40 acres Born Witcham employs 3 men and 1 boy.

Thomas W. Clay age 50 Anuitant Born Witcham.

1 Servant and 1 Lodger.

1851 Census. Witcham. Cambridgeshire.

Mepal Road.

Robert Clay age 43 Ag Lab Born Coveney. Cambridgeshire.

Edith Clay age 36 Wife Born Welney. Cambridgeshire.

Matilda Clay age 14 Daughter Born Witcham . Cambridgeshire.

Rachael Clay age 10 Daughter Born Witcham., Cambridgeshire.

Charles Wm. Clay age 0 Son Born Witcham. Cambridgeshire.

1851 Census. Fulbourn. Cambridgeshire.

Cow Lane.

Charles Clay age 46 Journeyman Blacksmith Born Southwell.

Mary Clay age 49 Wife Born Fulbourn.

Henry Clay age 17 Son. Blacksmith Apprentice Born Fulbourn.

Susannah Clay age 15 Daughter Born Fulbourn.

Catherine Clay age 9 Daughter Born Fulbourn.

Zillah Clay age 6 Daughter Born Fulbourn.

1851 Census. Sutton Cambridgeshire.

High Street.

John Thompson Clay age 62 Farmer Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Sarah Clay age 48 Wife Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

1851 Census. Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

High Street.

Ephraim Thompson Clay age 24 Basket Maker Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Mary Ann Clay age 23 Wife Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Mary Ann Clay age 3 Daughter Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

John Clay age 1 Son Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

Ephraim Clay age 0 Son Born Sutton. Isle of Ely.

1851 Census. Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

John Clay age 31 Ag Lab Born Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

Mary Ann Clay age 30 Wife Born Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

Haddock G. Clay age 4 Son Born Sutton . Cambridgeshire.

Mary Clay age 1 Daughter Born Sutton. Cambridgeshire.

Ann G. Clay age 63 Mother Born Alconbury. Huntingdonshire.

1851 Census. St Mary. Newnham. Cambridgeshire.

Charles Clay age 40 Brewer Born Coveney.

Jane Clay age 39 Wife Born Denbigh. Devonshire.

Charles Clay age 12 Son. Born Cambridgeshire.

Eliza Clay age 6 Daughte r Born Cambridgeshire.

Jane Clay age 6 Daughter Born Cambridgeshire.

William Clay age 2 Son Born Cambridgeshire.

George Clay age 0 Son Born Cambridgeshire.

1851 Census. St Andrew. Cambridge.

Regent Terrace.

Richard Clay age 77 Retired Farmer Born Coveney.

Elizabeth Clay age 66 Wife Born Stanstead. Essex.

1 Servant.

1851 Census. St Andrews. Cambridge.

Gothic Street.

Henry Clay age 52 Stone Mason Born Wirksworth. Derbyshire.

Mary Clay age 42 Wife Born Cambridgeshire.

1851 Census. Addenbrooke Hospital. Cambridge.

Elizabeth Clay age 45 Nurse (Married) Born Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk.

1851 Census. Chatteris. Cambridgeshire.

James Clay age 20 Farm Labourer. Lodger Born Coveney.

Living with Wiseman Family.

1851 Census. Wicken. Cambridgeshire.

Mary Clay age 61 Widow. Toll Keeper Born Landbeach. Cambridgeshire.

William Clay age 20 Son Toll Keeper Born Waterbeach. Cambridgeshire.

Eliza Clay age 15 Daughter Born Waterbeach. Cambridgeshire.

Elias Clay age 9 Grandson Born Waterbeach. Cambridgeshire

1851 Census. Wicken. Cambridgeshire.

James Clay age 55 Farmer (Married) Visitor Born Westbeach. Cambridgeshire.

Staying with Thomas Applebys family.

1871 Census. Cambridge.

Charles J. Clay age 43 Printer Born London.

Emily J. Clay age 38 Wife Born Hornsey.Middlesex.

Mary A . Clay age 15 Daughter. Scholar Born Cambridge.

Marian E. Clay age 14 Daughter. Scholar Born Cambridge.

John Clay age 13 Son Scholar Born Cambridge.

Alice Clay 11 Daughter. Scholar Born Cambridge.

Charles Felix Clay age 9 Son Scholar Born Cambridge.

4 Servants.

1881 Census. Cambridge.

West Road.

Charles J. Clay age 53 University Printer. Born London.

Emily Jane Clay age 48 Wife Born Hornsey. Middlesex.

Mary Anne Clay age 25 Daughter Born Cambridge.

John Clay age 23 Son. BA. Printer Born Cambridge.

Alice Clay age 21 Daughter Born Cambridge.

1881 Census. Cambridge.

All Saints Trinity College.

Charles F. Clay age 19 Undergraduate Student. Born Cambridge.

Assisted Pasenger Lists to Australia.

New South Wales arrival date Jan.17th. 1853. Ship "Parsee".

Charles Clay age 43 From Isle of Ely. Cambridge. Son of Anne Clay - Religion C of E.- Can read and write.

Jane Clay age 40 Wife From Isle of Ely. Cambridge . Born Devonshire daughter of Michael and Mary Little - Religion C of E.- Can read and write.

Mary Anne Clay age 16 Daughter General Servant Born Cambridge. - Can read and write.

Charles Clay age 13 Son Born Cambridge. - Can read and write.

Eliza Clay age 8 Daughter Born Cambridge. - Can read.

William Richard Clay age 5 Son Born Cambridge.

George Clay age 2 Son Born Cambridge.

Return of Owners of Land. 1873. (Publication. J. Lambert 1875).

Richard Clay. Haddenham. 63 acres.

Rosetta Clay. Haddenham. 23 acres.

Benjamin Clay. Haddenham. 2 acres.

Charles Clay. Haddenham. 1 acre.

Edward Clay. Sutton. 1 acre.

John T. Clay. Sutton. 4 acres.

Executors of James Clay. Waterbeach. 217 acres.

Mary Clay. Waterbeach. 5 acres.

William Clay of Torquay. 89 acres.