Clay of Cornwall

1206 - 07. Stephen Clay and 3 others were justices at Coram in Cornwall. (Ref.- Coram Register Roll number 9. Edited for the Selden Society).

1296. Cornwall Taxation List. Henrico Cley taxed, John Cley taxed, Robert Cley taxed. (Ref.- Ministers Accounts of the Earldom of Cornwall 1296 - 97. Vol. 1xv11).

1327. April 8th. Protection and safe conduct for one year for William de Clay trading in various parts of the realm. Witness J. de Eltham earl of Cornwall. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls vol. 2).

1335. Robert Clay witness to a land transfer in Altarnum. Cornwall and Little Dodwrithek. (Plymouth and West Devon Record Office Ref.- 107/10).

1406-57. Alice Clay and Richard Clay of Cornwall. Chancery Records. (TNA Ref.- C1/17/173).

1407-56. Ralph Trewyk and Alice his wife daughter of Richard Clay plaintiffs concerning lands in Over Langdon and Atterbarn. Cornwall. (TNA Ref.- C1/17/253).

1410. John Langedon was brought to the Kings Bench to answer allegations  of Lucy Clay that some 7 years previous he had broke into her property at Langdon, assaulted her, kept her prisoner and stole --- goods worth £40. (Ref.- History of Parliament volumes 1386 - 1421).

1417. Richard Clay was disseized of property in Overalangedon. (Ref.- History of Parliament volumes 1386-1421).

1433. July 8th. Robertus Clay member of parliament for the Borough of Helston summoned with others to meet at Westminster. (Ref.- Members of Parliament for England)

1433 - 67. Robert Clay defendant in Chancery Court Case concerning land in Liskeard. Cornwall. (The National Archives Ref.- C1/39/158).

1436. Jan. 21st. Robertus Clay MP for Liskeard. Cornwall summoned with others to meet at Cambridge and afterwards at Westminster. (Ref.- MPs for England).

1436. April 21st. Richard Clay and 11 others, jurors at an Inquisition held at Launceston. Cornwall concerning  land of a desceased tenant. (TNA Ref.- C139/77/36 mm 4 - 5).

1437. Robert Clay MP for Liskeard. (Ref.- PC2023).

1437. Robert Claye and 3 others were seised of the manors of Tremethert, Manely and St Ewa and 4th part of the manor of Truruburgh with the advowsons of the churches St Ewa and Delo. (Inquisition).

1438. May 12th. Robert Clay witness to a land grant in Maneley and Porthpyra in Cornwall. ( Ref. - The National Archives. Kew).

1443. March 8th. Richard Clay and 11 others,  jurors  at an Inquisition  at Trevelen. Cornwall concerning land held by Nicholas Hawley. (TNA Ref.- C139/111/476 mm1 - 2).

1444. Alice daughter of Richard Clay and her husband Ralph Trewyk concerning land in Over Langdon and Attebarn. Cornwall. (Ref.- PC2023).

1444. March 23rd. Robert Clay witness to land transfer in Calyngton. Cornwall. (Close Roll  23 Hen. V1).

1445. Law Court appointment of John Cleys as Reeve. - Carmynowe. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- AR/2/217).

1449. Court inquiry if John Cleys trespassed with his chattels in the corn of Geoffrey Mercer. Damages 40 pence. Court Roll of Carmynowe. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- AR/2/218).

1449. Robert Clay age 44 of Cornwall. Lawyer MP for Plympton Borough. (Ref.- History of Parliament 1439 - 1509 vol. 2  page 135).

1450 - 51. Robert Clay age 45 Lawyer and servant to Judge Asheton. Plympton Borough. (History of Parliament 1439 - 1509 vol. 2 page 163).

1453. Robert Clay paid 10 shillings for a Writ in  Devon. (Ref.- PC2023)

1454. April 25th. Gift by William Josepp  to Robert Clay and 5 others of all his lands in Tregonet and a number of other places in Cornwall.  (Ref.- CR2981/2/6/8).

1454. Robert Clay lease of lands in Tregonet, Blytheo and Lyner. Cornwall. - (Warwickshire Records Office Ref.- CR2981 Drawyer 4/1).

1455. July 9th. Robertus Clay MP for Truro Borough summoned with others to meet at Westminster. (Ref.- MPs of England).

1459. Robert Claye and 3 others were seised of the manors of Tremethert, Trenaunt, Manely, Seynt Ewa and a 4th part of the manor of Truruburgh. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Post Mortem 2nd Series).

1461 and 1462. Robert Clay is at Westminster. (Ref.- PC2023)

1464. Robert Clay clerk was indicting prisoners at Lostwithiel). (Ref.- PC2023).

1466. Robert Clay executor of the Will of Judge Nicholas Ayshton of Callington. ( Ref.- History of Parliament).

c1467.  An action brought by Robert Clay executor of Christian Clay in Cornwall. (TNA. Chancery Proceedings Edw. 1V).

1467 - 72.  Court Case.  Robert Clay. Plaintiff has been deprived of rent and service of land in Liskeard by William  Symond forging a document. (TNA. Early Chancery Proceedings bundle 39).

1400s. Household Accounts at Carmynow, Mawgan in Meneage. Account by the Steward of the Lords Hall. Wages of the Lords servants. Richard Cleys shepherd hired for keeping cattle pastured in moors

 -- and wastes. (Cornwall Archives Ref.- AR/12/26).

1489. May 6th. Richard Cleys appointed as Reeve and Tithing Man at Carmynowe who died in office 2 courts later. (Cornwall Archives Ref. - AR/2/219).

1489. Richard Cleys. - Reeve at Carmynowe. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- AR/2/928).

1494. Court of Law appointment of Richard Cleys as Reeve at Carmynowe. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- AR/2/219).

1533. Richard Clay. Juror. Inquisition Post Mortem concerning lands in Knowle and Trethevy. (TNA Ref.- C139/65/40 mm13 - 14).

1535. Cornwall Muster Roll. Henry Cleys  of Redruth.  Weapon  - Sling Bag.

1681. May 16th. Falmouth on May 12th Put to sea the "Elizabeth" of this place bound for Newfoundland. John Clay. Master. (London Gazette page 1).

1685. An ancient family decended from Nicholas Seigneurs de Claye of Champs Gerault in Brittany. France emigrated to Looe in Cornwall and the surname eventually became Nicolas of East Looe. (Ref.- ----  Book of knights, pedigrees  and coats of arms. - Hathi Trust).

1689. Lawrey v Claye. Joan Claye defendant concerning money. (TNA Ref.- C7/593/42).

1690. April 16th. Elizabeth daughter of Samuel Clay and his wife Elizabeth kinswoman of William Rowe of Plymouth merchant who names her in his Will married Simon Warne. (Church Notes Cornwall).

1690. Clay v Cock. Joan Clay plaintiff in court case concerning money in Cornwall. (TNA Ref.- C8/643/65).

1695. Archdeaconry Court - Excommunication of Dorothy Clay and others of Talland. Cornwall. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- ARD/160/1).

1730. Will of Joan Clay of Mawgan in Meneage. (Cornwall Archives Ref.- AP/C/3094).

1862. William Clay conducter was a witness in a police case concerning an event at the Red Lion. Truro. Cornwall. (Ref.- Cornwall Record Office).

1851 Census. Madron. Cornwall.

St Michaels Terrace.

Henry Harrington Clay  age 30  Formely a Tutor   Born  Moulton. Lincolnshire.

Ellen Clay  age 50  Wife   Fund Holder   Born Lanbury. Middlesex.

2 Servants.

1861 Census. Madron. Cornwall.

St Michaels Terrace.

Henry H. Clay.  age 40   Born Lincolnshire.

Ellen Clay  age  58  Fund Holder  Born  Middlesex.

2 French Visitors and 2 Servants.

1861 Census. Poundstock. Cornwall.

Ann Clay  age 46  Widow  Charwoman   Born Jacobstow. Cornwall.

Henry Clay age 7   Son  Born  Poundstock.

Daniel Clay age 5   Son  Born  Poundstock

Elizabeth Clay age 1  Daughter  Born  Poundstock.

1861 Census. Egloshayle. Cornwall.

Tennant Yard.

John Clay  age 29  Builder   Born  Egloshayle.

Catherine Clay  age 24  Wife   Born   St Kew. Cornwall.

Edith Clay age  2   Daughter  Born  Egloshayle.

1861 Census. Kenwyn. Cornwall.

Carclew Street.

William Clay  age 31  Labourer.  Born  Shropshire.

Elizabeth Clay age  31  Wife  Born   St Clement. Cornwall.

Frederick Darby age 6  Nephew.  Born  Devonport. Devon.

Cornwall Parish Register Entries.

1620  November 27th. Philip Clay married Elizabeth Peak at Lansallos.

1624 December 26th. Bennet son of Phillip and Elizabeth Clay baptised at Talland. Cornwall.

1659 April 5th. John Sargent Cley buried at  Budock.

1660  December 24th. William Clay married Jeise Bauden at Lansallos.

1663 November 28th. Thomas Clay buried at St Martin by Looe.

1670 April 16th. Nicholas son of John and Katherine Clay baptised at St Endellion. Cornwall.

1687 October 22nd. Elizabeth daughter of John and Jone Clay baptised at Falmouth.

1688  June 16th. Elizabeth Cley widow buried at Budock.

1697. March 22nd. Thomas Clay buried at Sheviock.

1703 October 24th. John Clay married Mary Hill at  St Martin  by Looe.

1704 December 4th.Samuel son of John and Mary Clay baptised at St Martins  Looe Bay. Cornwall.

1710 -11  March 11th. Robert son of Mary Clay (Base Child)  baptised at Talland. Cornwall.

1716 September 13th. Catherine Clays buried at St Endellion.

1717 October 5th. John Clays buried at St Endellion.

1719 May 17th. William Clay  son of Robert Clay married  Elizabeth Guard daughter of Philip  at Falmouth.

1719 February 12th. Elizabeth daughter of William Clay baptised at Falmouth.

1720 January 20th. Prudence wife of Robin Cley buried at Budock.

1720 Feb.12th. Elizabeth daughter of William Clay baptised at Falmouth. Cornwall.

1721 June 6th. John son of William Clay baptised at Falmouth.

1721 August 22nd. Robert Clay married Mary Ford at Falmouth.

1722 January 21st. John son of William Clay buried at  Falmouth.

1722 December 23rd. Jane daughter of William Clay baptised at Falmouth.

1729 February 5th. Joane Cley buried at  Mawgan in Meneage.

1738  August 22nd. Sybylla Clays buried at St Endellion.

1740 July 15th. John son of John Clays  baptised at Launceston.

1741 March 30th. John son of George Clays buried at Launceston.

1747 April 2nd. Joan Cleys  daughter of George Cleys buried  at Launceston.

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