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Clay of Essex
Clay's of Essex are documented from early times there was an ancient manor house in the county called Clay Hall mentioned in the archives of the 1200s.
1203. Clayhall is a district of Ilford (Parish of Barking). The name is derived from an old manor house.It is first mentioned in a document of 1203 as being an area of land granted by Adam and Matilda Claie to Richard de la Claie. It passed through several hands and in a conveyance of 1410 it is described as the Manor of Clay Hall. The manor house was was demolished in the mid 1700s and replaced by a farmhouse.
1203 -04. Easter. Adam de la Claie and Richard de la Claie 4 virgates of land with apputences in Claie and 6 acres in Halvehide which Gilbert Claie held fot 7 s hillings per year also to Matilda mother of Richard de la Claie 30 acres of land and a meadow called La Petitemore to her for 4shillings per year. (Ref.- Feet of Fines for Essex page 32).
1200. Reginad de la Claie. Essex Pipe Roll. (Ref.- Oxford Dictionary of Family Names).
1215 - 1247. Reginald de la Clay at 13 others at the Court of Barking. Witnesses concerning land in Ingatestone. ( Essex Archives Ref.- D/DPT1/1586).
1227. Reynold de la Claye is mentioned at Clay Hall, the property stayed in the family until 1313 when Adam son of Adam de la Cleye conveyed it to Walter Bassinge - 3 messuages and 215 acres which was then held by Denise widow of Adam de la Cleye. Later In the 1600s Clay Hall Manor House was described to be of considerable size. (Ref.- History of Clayhall).
1200s. Reginald de Claie is a witness to a grant of land in Welcomestowe. (Ref.- Catalogue of Ancient Deeds).
1221. Peter de la Claye had one and a half hides of land in Essex.- (TNA Ref.- C60/16 folio 236).
1222. Survey of Oldleigh (Hadleigh) 2 acres held by S. de Clay for 8d. (Ref.- Book - English Rural Society 1200 - 1350).
1250s. Essex.. Grant by the Prior of Holy Trinity. London to William the smith of land in Welcomestowe. Witness Reginald de Claie. (Catalogue of Ancient Deeds).
1275. Wickford. Latin.- Witts del Clay prestur (priest). - (Rotuli Hundredum Towere of London. page 312 and 398).
1275. Latin transcribes as - Witto de Clay hunter in Stansted (Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex) Thom de Clay was with him. (Rotuli Hundredum page 155).
1278. Barking. Essex. Elias de Bekingham to take assise of mort arranged by Henry de Clay against Henry Malemeyn concerning land. (Ref.- Annual Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records).
1284. June 7th. Adam de la Claye and ten others witness concerning rents of lands in Barking. (Ref.- Cartulary of St Bartholomew's Hospitall).
1285. Adam de la Clay. Verderer for Chelmsford and Aungre. (Ref.- Book.- The Forest of Essex page 375).
1290. May 22nd. Inquisition. Adam de la Claye. Freeman and others who said the woods are within the bounds of the Forest of Essex re the enquiry as to whether the woods of Giles de Plaie in East Ham and West Ham in Essex are within the bounds of the Royal Forests. (East Sussex Record Office Ref.- HEH/BA/VOL65/1A).
1297. September. To the Sheriff of Essex. Order to cause a verderer for the Forest of Essex to be elected in place of Adam le Cleye deceased. (TNA Ref.- Clalendar of Close Rolls. Edw. 1).
1312 - 1313. Adam son of Adam de la Cleye concerning 3 messuages, 128 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 77 acres Wood in Berkyngge and 2 messuages which Denise late wife of Adam de la Cleye held in Dower. (Ref.- TNA. Feet of Fines).
1323. Walter at Clay. - Land transfer at Stanmede in Chigwell. (Ref.- Catalogue of Ancient Deeds + TNA Ref.- E326/919).
1337. Thomas atte Cleye age 50 years and more knows it because after the birth of the said Edward de Wodeham he purchased 20 acres of land in Lambourn by Chigewell. Essex. (Cal. Inquisition).
1353. Deed. John de Clay witness to a land transfer in Chipping Walden. (Essex Archives. D/B2/1/208).
1355. February. Richard Clay of Gestyngthorp mentioned in Close Roll Edw. 111. Vol 10.
1364. John Clay with wife Englesia are named in a Deed. (Ref.- 312M/TY219).
1376. Aug. 23rd. Land in Chigewell. Essex held by John le Herde and Agnes his wife late wife of Thomas de Clay. (Ref.- TNA. Calendar of Close Rolls membrane 19d).
1382. November. Robert Rykedoun to John de Cleye parson of Rewenhalle. Essex and others. Charter with warranty of his lands called Poweres and several places with rents. (TNA. Memorandum).
1386. July 16th. John Cleye. Parson of Rowenhale. Co. Essex. - Court Case between Thos Mortemer plaintiff and John Cley clerk defendant concerning land. (Justice of the Bench).
1389. May 20th. Grant. John de Claye chaplain to John Cleye parson of Rivenhall. Essex and others all lands, tenements in Rivenhall, Witham and Bradwell. (Essex Archives. Deeds of Rivenhall etc).
1389. Edmund de Clay - Letters concerning Herts / Essex / Kent / Sussex / Surrey. (Ref.- C56/327 m7d421 and m3d426).
1391. July 18th. To the Sheriff of Essex a Writ of Supersedeas by mainprise of William Cleye and 3 others of Essex in favour of Peter Asteloe concerning debt. (TNA. Writ Rich. 11).
1391. John de Cleye clerk and 5 others concerning 3 messuages, 2 mills, 340 acres of land, 38 acres of meadow, 38 acres of pasture, 80 acres wood. 68 s rent in Bockyng. (Ref.- TNA. Feet of Fines).
1394. John de Cley parson of Rewenhale in Essex and others in a dispute of being admitted to a manor. (TNA.- Calendar of Patent Rolls).
1396. John Clay is a witness in a Deed concerning Saffron Walden and other parishes. (Ref.- D/B2/2/102).
1399. Inquisition. Edmund Clay and 2 others hold the third part of the towns in St Lawrence and Steeple. (Ref.- TNA. Calendar of Inquisitions Miscellaneous vol. 7).
1404. Richard Clay witness to a Deed concerning a land transfer Ashdon. (Ref.- D/DHt/T1/10).
1409. Oct. 24th. Richard Clay of Ashedon. Essex for not appearing to answer Richard Sharp concerning a debt of 4 marks and 8 d. (TNA. Calendar of Patent Rolls).
1411. Richard Clay witness to a land transfer in Ashdon a hamlet called Bendysh. (Essex Archives. D/DHtT1/11 + 12).
1419. April 4th. Deed. Gift with Warranty. John Cley of Little Walden. Essex gives to the nuns of the Priory of St Mary and St Radegund of Cambridge for the salvation of his soul and those of his ancestors a tenement in Little Weldon. Essex. John Clay's seal is attached in red wax. (Ref.- Records of the Priory of St Mary and St Radegund. Cambridge held in the Jesus College Cambridge Collections.
-- Ref.- JCMR/Add/Add-Deeds 1-83/Add Deed 70.)
1429. John Clay draper - Abitrator at court in Essex. (Ref.- Court of Common Pleas CP40/675). - British History Online.
1440. Jan. 29th. Inquisition at Chelmsford. Essex that Elizabeth Percy held the manor of Rivenhall by charter after the death of John Clay. (TNA Ref.- C139/99/38 mm 1-2).
1462. Maurice Bruyn knight grants to John Clay knight and 4 others and their heirs. Charter with warrantry of the manors of Southwokendon and Stifford County Essex with knights fees and advowsons of churches and hospitals thereto belonging and all other lands, rents and services in the town of Southwokendon and Stifford. (Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls Edw. 1V. Vol. 1. memb.22d).
1463. John Clay knight had lands in High Roding. Essex. (Ref.- Berkeley Castle Muniments. BCM/H/1/6/1).
1463. May 20th. Close Roll. Maurice Bruyn knight to John Clay knight and 4 others. Charter of the manors of Southwokenden. Essex. (Ref.- PC22).
1463. Commitment to John Clay knight of keeping lands called Mounhermes lying in Gosfield, Bokking, Fynchyngfield and Wedresfield in County Essex for 12 years for 12d to the King also to be the assessor of tax in County Hertford. (Ref.- Calendar of Fine Rolls).
1463. John Clay knight - Sheriff of Essex and Hertford. (Ref.- Calendar of Fine Rolls).
1464. Feb. 10th. William Denton citizen of London delays in the County of Essex as John Clay knight and sheriff of the county has certified. (Ref.- TNA. Calendar of Paten Rolls. membrane 9).
1480. Assignment was made to Sir John Clay at a yearly rent of 8 marks for a messuage with garden adjoining called Camera Diane. (Ref.- Royal Commission on Historical Manuscript).
1480. Robert Clay gentleman and Elizabeth his wife concerning sale of a messuage and land in Mykyll Holbas. (TNA. Early Chancery Proceedings).
1485. Maurice Bruyn had the manor of South Wokyndon and 2 acres of land in Stifford co Essex the said Maurice enfeoffed John Cley knight and 4 others. (Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls 1476 - 85).
1540. Thomas Clay of Thorpe in Essex carpenter is taken with stolen goods to the Marshalls Ward. (Ref. - Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Vol.16). - British History Online.
1560. Dec. 21st. John Claye witness at Harlow murder case. (Essex Archives Ref.- T/A418/5/31).
1565. Copy of Will of John Clay snr of Harlow. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABR3/69/2).
1568. The Hundreds of Chafford and Becontree. Reynold Cley constable of Woodford in Essex. (Essex Archives. Q/SR26/27).
1568. William Claye and his wife Margery and others concerning 1 messuage, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 20 acres arable, 2 acres meadow, 3 acres pasture in High Laver and Harlowe. (Ref.- TNA. Feet of Fines).
1571. Thomas Clay of Harlow husbandman conveyance of a messuage called Carters Croft. (Essex Archives Office - D/DYq/1.).
1572. April 7th.Inquisition at Woodford Hall. Essex. Justices of Peace say that Helen Cleye wife of Reginald Cleye yeoman of Woodford on the 27th March with 12 other women and 3 men riotously entered a wood called Kingston Wood of Bernard Whetstone gentleman against the Statute of 1381. (Essex Archives - T/A428/1/29).
1572. Will of John Claye of Little Laver. Essex. Singleman. (Ref.- Essex Archives - D/AEW6/122).
1573. John Claye plaintiff concerning a messuage, garden, orchard, 3 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture in Great Stambridge. (Ref.- TNA Feet of Fines).
1573. The Gaolers bill for keeping rogues. Prisoners from the constables of Bures, Little Bromley, Blackmore, South Benfleet and Birchanger. Total 39 shillings. Examined by me Peter Clayes and Francis Rame. (Essex Archives - Q/SR46/41).
1573. Session Assize Rolls. Essex. Accounts examined by Peter Clayes and Francis Rame. (Essex Archives. Q/SR45/27).
1576. Dec. 28th. In court. Richard Claye of St Osyths and 9 others for keeping tippling houses without licences. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR60/20).
1577. Richard Clay of St Ossyth, labourer required with others to attend court. - Writ. (Ref.- Essex Archives Q/SR65/83).
1579. John Claye accused of hunting with dogs. (Ref.- Essex Archives Q/SR74/43 + 44, 45, 46,and 46A).
1579. Oct. 29th. John Claye husbandman of Roydon at court for catching 10 rabbits with dogs and nets and other instruments in the grounds of Richard Swifte at the same with 4 others. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR74/25).
1579. Michael Thomas Claye concerning 1 messuage, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 5 acres arable in High Laver. (Ref.- TNA. Feet of Fines).
1580. Writ. John Claye of Roydon husbandman to appear in court. (Essex Archives. Q/SR76/60).
1580. Court Session. John Clay did kill conies (pigeons) in Mr Swyfts ground of Roydon and then killed a coney at Mr Turney's. (Essex Archives. Q/SR74/ 43, 44, 45, 46, 46a).
1582. Henry Clay of Stondon sworn in - Session Roll. (Ref.- Essex Archives -Q/SR83/36).
1582. Oct. 25th. Thomas Kinge of Magdelan Laver yeoman order of the court concerning wages he doth owe to Richard Claye late his servant. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR83/30a).
1583. Aug. 26th. Marriage Licence of Elizabeth Claye widow of Epping relict of William Claye of Epping glover and William Mitchell of Woodford. Essex.(Ref.- Book. Allegations. Bishop of London).
1585. Sept. 23rd. Henry Claye of Stondon yeoman and others assaulted Roger Jackson the bailiff in the execution of his office in the alehouse at Blackmore and beat him and took away his dagger worth 2 shillings. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR94/23).
1585. Henry Clay of Stondon yeoman - Writ to come court with 16 others. (Ref.- Essex Archives Q/SR95/73).
1589. Renold Claye and others concerning a cottage for the poor in Lambourne. (Essex Archives Ref.-Q/SR110/41).
1592. March 5th. John Claye of Writtle. Essex ordered by the court to keep the peace and discharged. (Ref.- Hertfordshire Archives HAT/SR/4/34).
1592. April 3rd. John Claye of Writtle husbandman appeared at court and was discharged from his recognizance. (Hertfordshire Archives Ref.- HAT/SR/4/31/1).
1592 July 10th. Essex Assizes. Inquisition at Maldon. Coroners view the body of Nicholas Claye. The jurors say the said Nicholas on the 18th of May about 8 o' Clock in the morning was assaulted by Robert Cullington of Woodham Ferris with a sword with which he did thrust him in the stomach giving him a mortal wound of which he instantly died. Pleads not guilty. Found guilty. (ASS35/34/2/37).
1592. Oct. 5th. Indictment of Benjamin Claye of Chelmsford and 10 others all for being vagrants at Chelmsford. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR122/31).
1592. Oct. 5th. Benjamin Claye and 2 others are rogues. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR122/.2A).
1592. Will of Robert Clay of Great Bromley. (Ref.- Essex Archives D/ACW3/8).
1593. March 28th. Essex Assizes. Calendar of prisoners. John Cleye and 93 others. (Essex Archives. ASS35/35/1).
1593. March 28th. John Claye of Stock in Essex stole 5 sheep and 5 lambs worth 40 s at Fyfield belonging to William Horwood. Pleads not guilty. Found guilty. (Ref.- ASS35/35/1/35).
1593. March 28th. Essex Assizes Court at Chelmsford. John Claye and 13 others found guilty and burnt in the hand. (Ref.- T/A418/57/4).
1593. April 26th. Laurence Clayes of Colchester to remain in gaol until he can find suraties to discharge the parish of Danbury of his child there remaining for he has 2 wives. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR124/2).
1594. Will of Reynold Claye of Lambourne. (Ref.- Essex Archives D/AEW10/292).
1597. Dec.10th. John Claye of Coggeshall clothier to appear in court. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR14/78).
1600. Will of George Clay of Henham, keeper. (Essex Archives. D/ABW10/107).
1602. 10th. April. William Parter was arrested for a felony and given to the custody of Francis Claye keeper of the gaol at Colchester Castle but on the 17th April he escaped. At the assizes Francis Claye --- pleaded not guilty for a negligent escape but was found guilty and fined. (Essex Archives Ref.- T/A418/71/30).
1602. June 10th. Peter Clayes. Glover of Colchester to answer for using victualling contrary to the laws. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR158/51).
1603. Jan. 11th. Marriage Licence iussued by the Bishop of London to Nicholas Clay husbandman and Mary Waylett of Lamborne. Essex widow. (Ref.- Book. Marriage Licences Bishop of London).
1603. June 8th. Henry Claye of Barking against Thomas Nearell for drunkeness. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR163/33-35.).
1603. June 13th. Court Session. Henry Claye of Barking against Richard Harwood. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR163/36-38).
1604. Jan. 18th. Quarter Sessions. Peter Clayes of Colchester. Yeoman for Edward Wilkinson to answer before Edmund Pirton Esq. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR166/33).
1605. Essex Sessions. Presentments of the Surveyor of Braintree. The following labouring men who have not worked in the highways. Edward Claye and 6 others. (Essex Archives Q/SAR173/87).
1605. Oct. 4th. Edward Clay of Braintree fined 6d for unlawfully selling beer. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR173/91-97).
1606. Will of Robert Claye of Stanford Rivers yeoman. (Essex Archives. D/AEW13/202).
1606. March 8th. Henry Claye. Victualler. Licensed to keep an alehouse in Chadwell Ward in the parish of Barking. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR175/96).
1608. Quarter Sessions. Sureties by Peter Clayse of Colchester. Essex yeoman and Nicholas Boorne of Chelmsford for James Remington of Kelvedon victualer. (Essex Archives. Q/SR185/41).
1608. Order to the keeper of the gaol at Colchester to receive Henry Hodgson and keep him there, witness Francis Clayes keeper. (Essex Archives. Q/SR185/170.
1609. Aug. 31st. Indictment of Miles Claye. Weaver and 4 others all of Black Notley there stole seven ducks worth 7d they pleaded not guilty and found not guilty. (Essex Archives Ref.- T/A418/79/31).
1611. Essex Quarter Sessions. Henry Claye for victualling without licence in Barking parish. (Essex Archives. Q/SR195/128 - 129).
1613. Will of John Claye of Stambourne miller. (Essex Archives. D/ABW11.58).
1614. April 20th. The gaoler who allowed a prisoner to escape out of his custody at Braintree was found not guilty. Witnesses John Claye and 2 others. (Essex Archives. Q/SR206/22).
1616. Timothy Clay. Deacon at Harlow. Essex. (Ref.- London Metropoliton Archives . Vicar General's Book).
1617. Timothy Clay mat. siz. 1610 Dec. BA. 161. MA 1617. Born Epping. Ordained Deacon. London 1616 Dec. age 24. Licensed to Harlow. Priest 1617. Dec. Licensed to Cheshunt. Curate of Willingale Doe. Essex in 1622 when he was married Nov. 27th to Anne Whitcher of the same place. (Ref.- Register of Christ's College. Cambridge).
1617. Nicholas Clay and others signed a petition objecting to a new alehouse in Lambourne. (Essex Archives. Q/SR216/158).
1617. May 26th. To appear in court. Nicholas Claye of Lambourne and 2 others to answer for endangering the life of William Parkoinson of Waltham Cross in the county of Hartford. (Q/SR218/33).
1619. May 20th. William Claye. Merchant Tailor and John Salmon both of Stratford Langthorne for unlawful hunting with ferrets, dogs and nets upon the Sabbeth Day in service time upon the grounds of --- the Lady Hycks at Leyton. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR225/60).
1619. Essex Session Rolls. At Rayleigh in Essex list of labourers and carts as have wrought in the highways. Thomas Clay 4 times. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR225/5).
1620. Aug. 17th. Quarter Sessions. George Claye baker and 2 others are not to victual or sell any ale or bread fined 20 shillings. (Ref.- Q/SR230/113).
1620. Oct. 30th. Thomas Clay of Rayleigh. Glover and 2 others to answer as to a base child of Joan Muns of Hadleigh spinster. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR235/111).
1620. Nov. 22nd. Recognizances of Nicholas Clay weaver of Braintree and 3 others to appear at the Quarter Sessions. (Essex Archives Q/SR235/74).
1621. Essex Sessions. The wife of Nicholas Claye for not coming to church for 3 months. (Essex Archives Q/SR233/25, 26).
1622. Will of Henry Clay of Sheering yeoman. (Essex Record Office Ref.- D/AMW2/188).
1622. Thomas Clay of Rayleigh glover and 2 other men to answer as to a base child of Joan Muns of Hadleigh spinster. (Eseex Archives. Q/SR235/111).
1622. Nov. 27th. Mr Timothy Clay clerk and curate of Willingale Doe in Essex a bachelor aged about 30 and Anna Whicher of the same parish maiden aged about 24. (Genealogical Gleanings in England).
1623. Feb. 10th. Court Order. Elizabeth Baylie, Edward Claye of Toppesfield. - Baylie to keep the peace towards Alice Battie. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR240/48).
1623. Sept. 16th Will of Moses Wall of Braintree. Essex clothier. I give to Richard Claye my workman 6s.8d. (Goodwin Family Papers page 355)
1623. Dec.16th. Court Case. Richard Claye of Harlow bricklayer and John Elkine to be of good behavior. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR244/71).
1624. Will of Thomas Clay of Bardfield Sailing husbandman, his parents Richard and Ann Clay. (Essex Archives. D/P9/25/4-18).
1625. Jan. 22nd. Court Session Elizabeth Claye spinster to answer for misbehaving herself in church in the time of divine service also Thomas Claye both of Rayleigh. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR249/59).
1625. April 28th. Thomas Claye and Elizabeth his wife commiitted to gaol and there to remain until they put in their bail for their good behaviour. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR249/103.).
1626. Will of Nicholas Clay of Abridge. Lambourne yeoman. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/AEW18/51).
1626. Will of Thomas Clay of Henham husbandman. (Essex Archives. D/ACW10/77).
1626. Deed of a capital messuage and manor house called Clay Hall with buildings, dovehouse, lands, marshes and woods called Great and Little Sparks Woods and Kitchen Grove. Barking. (Essex - -Archives. D/DBT1141).
1627. Will of Jonas Clay the elder of Braintree wife Anne, sons John, Edward, Jonas and his brothers Edward and Myles. (Essex Archives. D/ABW48/158).
1627. March 29th. Court Case at Braintree mentions Edward and Miles Clay farmers. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR258/14).
1627. Thomas Osborne and John Stokes both to be whipped for larceny - discharged by Michael Moore Clerk of the Peace to Peter Clays. (Essex Archives. Q/SR257/71).
1627. Inquisition at Braintree. Edward and Miles Clay were farmers of a messuage there when Benjamin Brand forcibly entered and expelled the said Edward and Miles. (Essex Archives.. Q/SR258/14)
1628-37. Timothy Clay. Curate at Willingale Doe. Essex. (Ref.- Guildhall Library 9537/13).
1628. July 16th. John Clay weaver of Great Coggeshall to answer for keeping an unlicensed alehouse. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR263/37).
1628. September. Will of Richard Clay. Husbandman of Bardfield Sailing. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- DL/C/0361/001/256v).
1629. Essex Assizes. Writ of Capiras for Peter Clays of Colchester yeoman for escape. (Essex Archives. TA418/105/62).
1629. March 8th. Indictment of John Claye of High Onger labourer there stole a black cow worth 40 shillings pleads not guilty but found guilty. Branded. (Essex Record Office Ref.- T/A418/106/52).
1629. Will of Henry Claye of Abridge. (Essex Archives. D/AEW18/294).
1630. Sept. 6th. The Overseers agree that the Constables shall procure a warrant to convey Jonas Clay before the Justice's to make him provide for his child or to send him to the House of Correction. - -- (Ref.- Goodwin Papers page 1164).
1632. Aug. 20th. Indictment of Alice Tompson of Harlow spinster about 10am there broke into the house of John Clay no one being therein and stole 2 shirts worth 10s a smock worth 5s and 5d and - crosscloths worth 3s. (Essex Archives Ref.- T/A418/110/54).
1633. April 3rd. Will of John Tysanm of Nazeing. Essex. Legacies to Mary Cley of Epping in Essex and to others. (Essex Archives D/DC27/344).
1637. Quarter Sessions. William Claye of White Roding for having an alehouse unlicensed. (Essex Archives Q/SR297/37).
1637. May 26th. Samuel Clay of Epping and 2 others to answer in Court. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR297/88).
1638. May 28th. Will of John Moore. To my wife Elizabeth all my messuage in Harwich. Essex which I late bought off Robert Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/177/376).
1638. June 26th. Essex Assizes. Thomas Shute of Shalford stole a white lamb worth 5s. Confessed and was branded. Witnesses John Claye and John Allen. (Essex Archives. ASS35/80/3/5).
1639. Will of Thomas Clay of Rayleigh glover. (Essex Archives. D/AEW20/242).
1640. March 27th. Recognizance of Edward Clay tailor of Toppesfield to answer in a court case. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR309/40).
1640. Edward Clay and Miles Clay witness to Will of Robert Woodward of Braintree Essex - Edward was Robert's father in law - Miles wife is Rachael.- (Will of Robert Woodward Ref.- D/ABW57/9 - Essex Archives).
1640. Will of Thomas Clay of Hornchurch yeoman. (Essex Archives. D/AEW21/29).
1640. Court Case. John Clay of Barking labourer to answer for using false weights. (Essex Archives. Q/SR309/19).
1641. Court. Giles Gilsone for not scoring a ditch that is now done by John Claye of Raleigh. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR314/125).
1641. Sept. 29th. A return of the surveyors of Barking in Essex of those who have refused to pay or do their service towards the mending of the highways. John Cley and several others. (Q/SR314/74).
1642. Order to Christopher Clay weaver to keep the peace to Philip Pledger both of Witham. (Essex Archives. Q/SR318/51).
1642. Protestation Oath Roll. Braintree. - Myles Clay, Richard Clay, John Clay, Edward Clay. (Parliamentary Archives Ref. - HL/PO/JO/10/1).
1642. Will of Jane Clay widow of Witham. (Essex Archives. D/ACW14/127).
1643. Timothy Clay. Rector of Whickham St Paul. Essex. (PC23).
1644. Essex. Timothy Clay who had a reputation as a great drinker. It was alleged that on one occasion Clay had embarked on a week of sustained drinking till he was distempered to distraction wherein Dr Ady sent him word that if he would not leave his drinking he would be starke mad. (Book.- Witchcraft in Early Modern England page 166).
1645. Oct.25th. Essex Session Roll. William Taunton of Nochford for droving his cow from Rochford. Essex towards Homford to the market. Signiture of Thomas Cleye. (Essex Archives. Q/SR269/15).
1645. July 17th. Essex Assizes held at Chelmsford. Thomas Jackson of Lamborne stole 5 pigs witness Henry Clay and 2 others. (Essex Record Office Ref.- T/A418/127/47).
1646. Mary Clay of Epping concerning property. (Essex Archives . D/DC27/346).
1646. John Clay of Castle Hedingham ordered to keep the peace. (Essex Archives. Q/SR328/87).
1647. John Clay of Raleigh yeoman charged Henry Serivall of making libel against him by hanging a sign on Raleigh church gate when the said John Clay and his wife were getting married, he is ordered to keep the peace with Clay and his wife. (Essex Archives. Q/SR335/44).
1649. April 20th. Chelmsford Assizes. Indictment of of William Clay of White Roding. Tailor. (Essex Archives Ref.- T/A418/135/99).
1649. Oct. 23rd. Court Session. Indictment of Henry Clay of Lambourne blacksmith and 3 others broke into a park of William Lord Petre at West Horndon and discharged a handgun loaded with powder and shot and killed a doe worth 20 shillings. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR343/38).
1649. Oct. 24th. Henry Clay of Abrahamidge blacksmith to answer at Court. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR343/55).
1649. Robert Clay labourer of Alphamstone involved in theft of cattle pleaded not guilty and acquitted at Chemsford Assizes. (Essex Archives. T/A418/135/40).
1650. Thomas Clay of Chelmsford a well known maker of lantern clocks around the year 1650. (Ref. -Book. - Former Clock and Watchmakers).
1651. Oct. 1st. Essex Assizes held at Chelmsford. Indictment of Edward Clay of Toppesfield labourer. (Essex Record Office Ref.- T/A418/139/15).
1654. May 17th. Ann Clay of Shafford was married to James Finch of Weathersfield. (Castle Hedingham Parish Register).
1654. John Clay churchwarden of Prittlewell. (Ref.- History of Rochford Hundred page 608).
1655. Thomas Clay of Braintree weaver to appear in court. (Essex Archives. Q/SR364/36).
1655. Oct. 15th. Robert Claye witness in a case of slander at Little Baddow. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR367/19).
1656. Dispute at Braintree involving Myles Claye and others who were constables of Braintree in 1653. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SO1/347).
1656. Dec.10th. Court Session. Edward Clay of Toppesfield concerning Wm. Woods who is suspected of aiding Buttoll who committed a felon to escape. (Essex Record Office Ref.- Q/SR370A/41).
1657. Jan. 28th. Admin of Richard Claye late of Waltham Abbey. Essex, tenements in Dung Hill Lane Wife Mary. Sons William and Richard daughter Mary. Witness John Claye.(PCC Will Folio 31 no 326).
1657. Chelmsford Assizes. William Deakin assaulted and robbed Henry Clay on the highway. (Essex Archives. T/A418/149/31).
1658. PCC Will of Richard Claye of Waltham Abbey. Essex. Wife Mary Clay. Sons William Clay and Richard Clay. Daughter Mary Clay. Witness John Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/272).
1661. John Clay defendant concerning the Bull Inn at Barking.- Worrall v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C5/639/68).
1661. Dec. 20th. Court Session. Henry Clay of Awbridge in Lambourne. Blacksmith and 2 others to answer. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR391/43).
1662. Jan. 2nd. Timothy Clay vicar of St Pauls. (Essex Review vol. 4).
1663. James Clay of Colchester weaver to do as the court orders. (Essex Archives. Q/SR396/67).
1664. Examination of James Clay of Horkesley labourer who says he was born in Colchester the son of John Clay, he has been removed from place to place and Friday last he came to the house of John Finly in Great Totham alehouse keeper where he was apprehended by the constable for an idle and disorderly person. (Essex Archives. Q/SR403/89).
1665. June 19th. Court Indictment of Henry Clay jnr blacksmith of Lambourne and 2 others riotously broke into the dwelling house of Wm. Fleminge and assaulted his wife.(Essex Archives.Q/SR405/62).
1665. Court Case of John Clay of Hempstead husbandman for refusing to aid the constable of conveying Reuben Barker to gaol. (Essex Archives. Q/SR405/125).
1667. Sept. 13th. Essex Assizes at Chelmsford. Rough, idle persons or inmates. John Clay and 5 others for Captain Francis Wheeler. (Essex Archives. ASS35/108/2/44 and T/A418/165/44).
1667. Essex Assizes. Presentment of John Clay husbandman that he received an undersitter into his house. (Essex Archives. TA418/165/34).
1668. June 10th. Conveyance of a messuage and a cottage called Church House by Timothy Clay of White Roding husbandman to Thomas Parker. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DQ41/296).
1669.July 21st. Quarter Session. Petition by Robert Cley of Little Baddow. Essex showing that he was one of the surveyors of the highways there for 2 years during which time he disbursed £41.12s.6d for carpenters work for repair of bridges and highways there and praying for reimbursement. (Essex Archives. Q/SR421/141).
1669. Henry Clay witness to theft by John Pinner of Lambourne who stole a bridle and saddle. (Essex Archives. TA418/169/11 also ASS35/110/2/11).
1671. Timothy Clay. Vicar at High Easter. Essex. (Ref.- Guildhall Library 9531/16).
1671. March 31st. Benjamin Archer was presented to the vicarage of High Easter in Essex upon the death of Timothy Clay. (Ref.- The Theological Works vol. 6).
1672. Quarter Sessions. John Claye of Great Bentley in Essex for wronging of the poor of their weight and measure in bread and beer by the poors complaint. (Essex Archives. Q/SR424/27).
1673. Robert and Timothy Clay concerning personal estate of Timothy Clay of High Easter. Essex.- Salmon v Clay. (TNA Ref.- C8/193/138).
1673. Nov.1st. Court.- Henry Clay of Lambourne blacksmith to answer for not obeying the order for paying 15s for wages due from Clay to Joan Ruset of Lambourne spinster. (Essex Ref.- Q/SR426/79).
1674. Robert Clay and others Court Case Little Baddow. (TNA Ref.- C10/185/47).
1674. John Clay husbandman of Bardfield Sailing witness to a case of a base child begotten by Nicholas Lord. (Essex Archives. Q/SR428/89).
1676. Will of George Clay of Wethersfield yeoman. Wife Joan. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/AMW7/278).
1600s. Date unknown. Jonas Clay admonished for being addicted to lying and deceitful dealing. (Ref.- Essex Antiquarian).
1678. Aug. 22nd. Jonas Clay married Mary Alen. (Ref.- Essex Antiquarian).
1679. Miles Clay of Braintree mentioned in a magazine article concerning being a relative of the Durant family. (East Anglia Notes and Queries vol 3).
1680. Will of Joan Clay of Little Baddow widow. (Essex Archives. D/ABW69/256).
1681. Joseph Clay to serve the Corporation of Colchester as a public musician and to play in the town 4 days a week from All Hallows to Candlemas each year. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/B5Ab1/20).
1681-82. Petition of Joseph Clay and others to serve the Corporation of Colchester as public musicians and to play in the town 4 days a week. (Essex Archives. D/B5Ab1/20).
1684. July 10th. Mortgage. £600. Sir Robert Clay and John Wise of London to Henry Sowersby the manor of Woodham Mortiner Hall in Essex. (Essex Archives. D/DAc396).
1685. John Clay and Zach Clay presented by the constables of Bardfield Sailing for absenting themselves from church. (Essex Archives. Q/SR448/34).
1687. April 1st. Messuage in High Onger in occupation of Timothy Clay. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DGe265).
1690. William Clay of Great Bursted alehouse keeper from November 9th kept a common alehouse without licence. (Essex Archives. Q/SR463/27).
1694. Will of John Clay of Thorrington. Yeoman. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABW74/249).
c1700. Charles Clay Harvey of Quay Farm is the son of Charles Harvey of Nase Wick and Elizabeth Clay his wife of the Caidge. Southminster. Her grandmother was a Mazengarb of Copt Hall. Wigborough where the family settled when they fled from the Low Countries during the Spanish persecution.(Ref.- The History of Rochford Hundred page 213).
1701. Court of Chancery. Clay v Rydell. - Elizabeth Clay widow and Thomas Peck. Plaintiffs against Walter and Margaret Rydell and Gertrude Peck concerning the personal estate of Edward Peck deceased and the Rectory of Littlebury in Essex. (TNA Ref.- C6/342/48).
1704. Court of Chancery. Elizabeth Clay with others concerning inheritance of some messuages in Colchester. (TNA Ref.- C6/400/76).
1706. Will of William Clay of Coggeshall fellmonger. (Essex Archives. D/ACW23/161).
1711. March 27th. Court Session. Recognizance of Charles Clay of Bishops Stortford gent to prosecute Richard Tison of Harlow. Officer of Excise. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR547/42).
1711. March 27th. Court Session. Recognizance of Richard Tison to answer charges of forgery brought against him by Charles Clay, Her Majesty's Collector and Supervisor of the Duty upon Beers at -- Harlow. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/SR547/43).
1714. Will of Samuel Clay of St Leonard. Colchester baker. (Essex Archives. D/ABW81/194).
1719. Will of Samuel Clay of Greenstead juxta Colchester baker. (Essex Archives. D/ABW83/44).
1723. Will of William Clay of Chignall Smealey blacksmith. Wife Jane, son William, daughters Mary, Ann and Jane. (Essex Archives. D/ABW84/3/82).
1727. Will of Elizabeth Clay widow of Braintree. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABW86/2/91).
1744. Jan. 5th. Court Roll of Loughton Hall. Essex. Surrender of Samuel Slater to Richard Clay citizen and draper of London. 5th part of a messuage. Wheelers Meadow and Wheelers Field. Loughton in Essex. (Essex Archives. D/DHtT173/1).
1750. Jan.11th. James Blyth of Langhorn. Essex in his Will bequeathed to his daughter Elizabeth Blyth now wife of John Clay a messuage and £20. (Eseex Archives. D/DU133/2).
1751. Oct.10th. Edward Clay married Mary Salmon at Great Bromley. Essex.
1754. Will of William Clay of Upminster. Sons, William and Richard. Daughter Sarah. (Essex Archives. D/AEW37/2/29).
1756. Summer. John Clay sentenced at Essex to Transportation to America on ship "Barnard". (Book.- Emigrants in Bondage by P. W. Coldham).
1758. March 16th. Lease. Greenstead Farm Park in Colchester to Samuel Clay of Greenstead. Yeoman. Rent £90 p.a. with 2 turkeys and a half barrel of oysters at Christmas. (Beds. Archives.- L17/174-9).
Map of Greenstead. Colchester. Essex. Clay's were at these two farms from mid 1700s to mid 1800s.
1760. Richard Lomax Clay of Loughton esq. List of Sheriffs. (Ref.- History and Antiquities of County Essex).
1763. Will of James Clay yeoman of South Church. Essex. Wife Mary Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/885/248).
1763. Nov.19th. Richard Clay of Golden Hill esq Essex in a list of Gentry. (The Ipswich Journal Nov. 19th page 2).
1764. Conviction of Nicholas Scott for stealing a black mare worth £5 off Edward Clay on 13th Dec. 1763 at Greenstead. (Essex Archives Ref.- Q/RSt28).
1764. March. A Suit brought by Benjamin Boddington, Richard Lomax Clay obtained an order of course that the decree might be inrolled. (Cases in Parliament).
1764. Dec. 15th. All persons who were indebted to the late Mr Edward Clay of Colchester. Essex farmer are desired to pay their debts to his son Mr Charles Clay of Colchester farmer or to Mr Edward Clay of Inworth Hall near Kelvedon. (Ref.- The Ipswich Journal Dec. 15th. page 3).
1764. Will of Edward Clay of Dilbridge. St Botolph. Colchester. Farmer. Wife Susannah. Sons Edward, Samuel and Charles Clay. Lands in Greenstead in occupation of Thomas Barret to go to Samuel after wifes death. Leases of several farms to go to his son Charles. To his daughters Sarah and Mary £150 each. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ACW31/7/33).
1765. Will of Richard Clay of Golding Hill. Essex. (Late of London) Wife Martha Clay, Son Richard Lomax Clay, Daughter Martha Clay, Neices Sarah Fulford, Nephews Richard Andrews, Floyd Peck and George Peck. TNA Ref.- Prob11/907/430).
1765. Bond between Joseph Blake and Thomas Clay of Braintree. (Essex Archives. A9975).
1766. Will of Thomas Clay of Braintree ironmonger. (Essex Archives. D/ABW102/1/6).
1767. Oct. 3rd. Caroline Frances Wombell was baptised she married Richard Clay Esq. (Ref.- Wombell Pedigree in Miscellanea Genealogica vol. 1)
1767. Nov. 13th. Richard Lomax Clay of Loughton esq in a list of Essex Sheriffs. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser page 2).
1768. Jan. 27th. Sheriffs appointed by His Majesty for the year 1768. Richard Lomax Clay of Loughton esq Essex. .(Ref.- Derby Mercury page 3).
1768. March 5th. Letter from Richard Lomax Clay of Loughton. Sheriff explanation concerning a Genearla Meeting being refused by him. (Ref.- The Ipswich Journal March 5th page 3).
1768. May 14th. The Poll for Knights of the Shire to represent the County of Essex was taken at Chelmsford by Richard Lomax Clay esq. Sheriff. (Ref.- The Ipswich Journal May 14th page 3).
1769. Oct. 4th. Will of Edward Clay of Inworth. Farmer. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABW103/2/57).
1770. Jan. 24th. Richard Lomax Clay and others. Resondents concerning the Will of Samuel Pappillon of 1725 where his son John Papillon was executor. (Ref.- Cases in Parliament).
1770. Will of John Papillon devised his estate at Bentley to Richard Lomax Clay and his heirs forever. (Reports of Cases upon Appeal vol. 6).
1770. November. Mr Richard Lomax Clay member of the Planning Committee residing near Golden's Hill concerning a planning application. (Ref.- Minutes of the Epping and Ongar Highways Trust).
1772. June 11th. The Marine Society Office. Last month 10 boys were fitted out from this office. Amongst the subscribers was Mr Richard Clay who gives £2. 2s per annum. (The Public Advertiser page 3).
1773. April 30th. Lease for 12 years from Earl Hardwick and Marchioness Grey to Charles Clay of Colchester yeoman for Dilbridge Farm. Colchester. Rent £100 p.a with 2 turkeys. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/189).
1774. April. Promise to Mr Richard Lomax Clay to remedy any injury done to his premises through the new road at Golden's Hill and Richard Lomax Clay expects to have his wall rebuilt which will cost £84. 8s. 3d. (Ref.- Minutes of the Epping and Ongar Highways Trust).
1775. Aug. 11th. Mr Richard Lomax Clay. Warden for the ensuing year for the Worshipful Company of Drapers. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser. Aug. 11th page 2).
1775. Nov. 7th. Oath of Allegience to His Majesty during American Revolution. - Samuel Clay and Charles Clay. - Essex. (London Gazette page 1).
1776. Will of John Clay of Alresford farmer. (Essex Archives. S/ABW105/3/5).
1776. Jan.13th. All persons who have claims on the estate of Mr John Clay of Allesford Lodge in County of Essex farmer lately deceased are desired to bring their accounts to Mrs Sarah Clay of Allesford Lodge at the Falcoln Inn at Wivenhoe on Friday the 26th at 10 o' clock. (Ref.- The Ipswich Journal Jan. 13th. page 3).
1777. Aug.13th. Agreement for boarding out a boy. Maldon All Saints and St Peters. Agreement by James Mumford of Burham. Essex to take James Clay for a year. (Essex Archives. D/P201/18/1).
1778. Nov. 20th. Lease for 12 years of Greenstead Park Farm and Gravel Pit Farm. Colchester from Earl of Hardwick and Marchioness Grey to Charles Clay of Greenstead yeoman. R ent £42 p.a 2 turkeys and half a barrel of oysters. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/178).
1779. March 13th. On the premises of Charles Clay at Dilbridge near Colchester. Essex. A dark brown horse. The owner by applying and paying the charges may have him again. (Ipswich Journal page 3).
1780. July. 22nd. The Creditors of Samuel Clay the younger of Greenstead Hall in Colchester are desired to contact Samuel Clay the elder and Mr Charles Clay the assignees of his estate. (Ipswich Journal).
1782. Dec. 23rd. Charles Clay of Colchester farmer. 6 meadows in Colchester rent £50 and a peck of oysters at Xmas. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/249).
1783. June 10th. All persons indebted to Samuel Wright of Colchester are desired to pay the same to Mr Charles Clay of Colchester. The assignee. (Ref.- The Chelmsford Chronicle page 3).
1783. Dec. 23rd. Lease for 12 years of Greenstead Hall Farm - Samuel Clay snr and Charles Clay of Colchester. Essex. Farmers. Rent. £115 p.a. with 2 turkeys. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/184).
1784. Feb. 20th. Last Saturday Isaac Clay and Mary his wife were committed to the gaol charged on the oath of Francis Tyler their apprentice with ill treating the said Francis by neglecting to give him proper and sufficient food and necessary covering in the night time whereby his health is greatly impaired and his life in danger by a mortification in his foot. (Ref.- The Chelmsford Chronicle page 3).
1784. June 27th. To be Sold.- 220 Bushels of turnip seed. Inquire of Samuel Clay at Greenstead Park or Mr Charles Clay at Dill-Bridge both in the Borough of Colchester in Essex. (Ipswich Journal).
1784. Archdeaconry of Colchester. Marriage Licence / Bond of Edward Clay and Isabella Mazengarb. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ACL1784/24).
1784. Will of William Clay of Mile End. Essex sons William, Felix, George and James daughters Sarah and Jane. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1113).
1785. Sept. 16th. Stifford - Clay's Farm. Essex to be sold. (Ref.- The Chelmsford Chronicle Sept. 16th page 3).
1786. Jan. 6th. Richard Lomax Clay of Loughton. Essex esq is granted a Game Licence. (Ref.- The Chelmsford Chronicle Jan. 6th. page 1).
1787. May 20th. Edward Clay. Esq of Greenstead Park married Anna Blackburn of Little Coggeshall at Greenstead. Colchester. Essex.
1784. The Blue Boar at Prittlewell was held by Stephen Clay. (Ref.- The History of Rochford Hundred page 609).
1788. June 11th. Court of Richard Lomax Clay esq Steward concerning Admissision of Mary Pulham of Harwich. Essex on death of her mother to property. (Essex Archives. D/DU381/15).
1788-90. Deeds etc. Samuel Clay churchwarden and Edward Clay overseer of the parish of Greenstead - juxta Colchester (Essex Archives Ref.- D/Y37/2/137).
c1790. Manorial Deeds of Braintree and Bocking. Samuel Perry of Chelmsford to Samuel Clay of Bocking peruke maker. (Essex Archives. D/DVf/23).
1790. Quarter Sessions. Examinations of Charles Clay of Colchester. Essex. Farmer against Charles Rowe of St Austin. Norwich. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/B5/SBb1/29).
1790. April 9th. Sarah Clay. Mortgager. Colchester. Essex. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MS11936/367/567884).
1790. Will of John Clay of Wakes Colne yeoman. (Essex Archives. D/ACW35/7/4).
1790. Will of Martha Clay. Case of Robert James Peck executor of her Will, appeal before the House of Lords concerning rights relating to lands in North Weald. (Essex Archives . D/DU742/7).
1790. July 23rd. Richard Lomax Clay Esq of Loughton in Essex has died. (Kentish Gazette).
1790. Dec. 20th. Lease for 14 years Greenstead Park Farm and Gravel Pit Farm. Colchester from Marchioness Grey to Charles Clay of Colchester yeoman. Rent. £42 p.a. 2 pecks of oysters. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/180).
1791. Traders Directory Colchester. Benjamin Clay farmer. Charles Clay farmer, Edward Clay merchant. - Ingatestone. William Clay blacksmith. (Traders Directory).
1791. May 13th. Will of William Stevens of West Hanningford. Essex. farmer bequeaths £50 to daughter wife of Richard Clay. (Essex Archives. D/DGe523).
1791. Sept. 3rd. Records of the Sun Fire Office. Insured Benjamin and Edward Clay of Greenstead Park Farm. Colchester farmers executors to Mr Samuel Clay deceased of Greenstead Park Farm. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MS11936/379/588154).
1792. Will of Samuel Clay of Greenstead juxta Colchester yeoman. (Essex Archives.- D/ABW111/3/34).
1792. Oct. 9th. Records of the Sun Fire Office. Insured Edward Clay of Greenstead. Colchester. Essex farmer. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MS11936/391/606003).
1792. Nov.1st. Sun Fire Office. Insured Benjamin Clay of Greenstead Hall Farm. Colchester. Essex farmer. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MS11936/390/607551).
1793. Will of Samuel Clay the elder of Bocking bayweaver. (Essex Archives. D/APbW4/33).
1796. Map of Greenstead - juxta Colchester, Ardleigh and Wivenhoe showing Pichards Farm Estate belonging to Mr Edward Clay. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DBP38).
1796. Marriage Licence Bond of Charles Clay and Mary Coppen. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ALL1796/26).
1797. Quarter Sessions. Edward Clay of Colchester farmer against Joseph Keeble cowkeeper of Colchester. ( Essex Archives Ref.- D/B5SB61/36).
1799. Oct.1st. Lease for 14 years Dilbridge Farm. Colchester in Essex from Baroness Lucas to Charles Clay. Rent £200 p.a. with 2 turkeys. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/191).
1799. Quarter Sessions Appeal by Charles Clay against rate assessment by the churchwardens and overseers of Braintree. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DOB24/49).
1800. Abraham Clay born April 22nd baptised May 8th son of Edward and Isabella Clay at Southminster. Essex.
1800. Book by Edward Clay jr of Greenstead Park. Colchester. - An History and Description of Framlingham in Suffolk. (Ref.- Bibliotheca Norfolciensis).
1803. Sept. 20th. Colchester Volunteer Infantry. Edward Clay gentleman to be an Ensign. (London Gazette page 1270).
1803. Will of Martha Clay spinster of Loughton. Essex. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1397/172).
1804. Sept. 13th. Farms which will be out of lease in Essex at Michaelmas. Greenstead Park Farm. Edward Clay and Greenstead Marsh Farm held by Charles Clay. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/11/301/129).
1805. Dec. 28th. Colchester Volunteers. Essex. Edward Clay Ensign to be Lieutenant. (London Gazette page 1627).
1806. Feb. 27th. Daniel Clay age 21 Born Wattle. Essex registered for Military Service.
1806. July 8th. Charles Clay proprietor John Clay occupier at "Laceys" fields, barns and yards etc at Braintree. Essex. (Suffolk Archives Ref.- HD11/475/Essex/Braintree).
1807. Nov. 21st. Lease . Charles Clay of Dilbridge Farm. Colchester yeoman and John Clay farmer late of Braintree now of Colchester son of Charles Clay. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/192).
1807. William Clay age 29 born Essex c1778 Military Service registered at Gosport. Hampshire. (Ref.- War Office Register).
1808. William Clay age 23 born Essex c1785. Military Service. (Ref.- War Office Register).
1808. June 2nd. John Clay age 41 Born Braintree. Essex registered for Military Service.
1808. Sept. 22nd. Right of Common on a piece of Meadow on a road leading from Colchester to Wivenhoe garden ground belonging to Edward Clay and at a meeting at Colchester John Clay was elected -- Conservator of the Borough Council. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DU3038/1).
1808. Oct. 3rd. Letter to Baroness Lucas concerning Charles Clay's offer of £350 p.a rent for a farm. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/11/301/230).
1808. Correspondence from Charles Clay jnr from Shenfield. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/11/66.).
1808. September. Correspondence.- Accepting Greenstead Hall Farm and letting his brother Samuel Clay have Shenfield Hall. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/11/66/1).
1808. Manor of Gaines. Essex. A messuage formeley in occupation of Stephen Claye and a cottage in the village of Upminster. Essex. (Ref.- D/DU651/152).
1809. Jan.17th. Charles Clay buried at Colchester.
1809. Jan. 20th. Letter to Baroness Lucas. Mr Hawkins is renewing his application for Greenstead Hall following the death of the young Charles Clay. Old Charles Clay still has 3 sons, John at Dilbridge, Samuel who was to go to Shenfield in place of Charles and Edward who would like to have either Greenstead or Shenfield. All are respectable young men. Poor old Clay and his wife are sadly shocked at their loss and Charles' widow Is almost distracted. Lady Lucas has no objection to Samuel going to Greenstead Hall and John going to Shenfield but what is intended with Dilbridge ? (Bedfordshire Archive Services. Ref.- L30/11/301/237).
1809. Will of Charles Clay jnr of Shenfield. Farmer. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/AEW41/3/2).
1809. March 18th. Abstract Will of Charles Clay of Shenfield. Essex. Leaves £400 to his father Charles Clay. - Executor - John Clay of Colchester. (TNA Ref.- IR26/387/316).
1809. Sept.19th. Abstract Will of Samuel Clay of Great Burstead. Essex. Wife Elizabeth. Son John. Daughter Louisa. (TNA Ref.- IR26/387/396).
1809. Will of Samuel Clay of Billericay shoemaker. Executor Elizabeth Clay. (Essex Archives. D/ABW118/59).
1810. Jan. 9th. Charles Ware has written to the old Charles Clay desiring that one of his sons would make known to Lady Lucas' tenants that their votes should be given to Mr Houblon. (Bedforshire Archive Services. Ref.- L30/11/301/261).
1810. Transfer of a messuage and farm called Beacons at Whitmore Heath from Benjamin Clay of Greenstead to Lucy Dawson. (Essex Archives Ref.- C1503).
1810. Deed of Trust between Elizabeth Clay of Great Burstead widow of Samuel Clay shoemaker and William Shepee of Chelmsford. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/DDWT176/43).
1812. Will of Samuel Clay of Greenstead - juxta Colchester yeoman. (Essex Archives. D/ABW119/2/17).
1813. Feb. 26th. Charles Clay buried at Colchester. Essex age 82.
1813. July 26th. Will of Charles Clay gentleman of Dilbridge. Colchester. Essex. Wife Mary, sons Edward, Samuel and John, daughters Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary Carter, Grandsons John Carter and Turpin Carter, one thousand pounds left in trust. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1546/416).
1815. Will of Benjamin Clay of Prittlewell yeoman. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABW121/1/5).
Mourning ring with glazed compartment containing plaited hair with inscription engraved - Charles Clay 18th Feb.1813 age 82. (Sold at auction in 2020 for £180).
1815-1852. Discharge Papers of William Clay born Colchester. Essex age 67. Lincolnshire Militia. (TNA Ref.- WO97/1094/109).
1816. Dec. 20th. Letter from Charles H. Ware to Baroness Lucas. He assumes the two Clay's referred to are John Clay of Dilbridge and Samuel Clay of Greenstead Hall. Edward Clay jnr of Shenfield has had the allowance of 20% and Edward Clay snr about whom the annoymous letter was written has hitherto paid only half the old rent. He concludes that the 15% which he allowed John and Samuel Clay is less than the allowance made last year. John's new rent of £480 took effect from Michaelmas 1813. Samuels rent of £304 was set in 1809. Its reported that John Clay has laid out probably £2,000 in improvements in a period when good crops produced very little money. (Bedfordshire Archives Services Ref.- L30/11/301/343).
1818. Feb.16th. Edward Clay of Greenstead. Colchester. Oaths of Returning Officers. (C202/206/36).
1818. Essex Assizes. Samuel Clay alias Fleming bricklayer sentenced to Life Transportation to New South Wales. Australia for Housebreaking. (Ref.- British Convict Transportation Registers.).
1819. Essex Assizes. Thomas Clay sentenced to Life Transportation to Van Diemans Land. Australia. (Ref.- British Convicts Transportation Registers).
1820. Jan. 4th. Deed of Trust for Southminster School. St Leonards. List of Committee and Churchwardens. Charles Clay gent acting for his mother Isabella Clay. Overseer. (Essex Archives.- -D/P/259/28/3).
1820. March 11th. Election contested for the Borough of Colchester. Samuel Clay of Greenstead Hall, John Clay of Dilbridge and Edward Clay of Shenfield Hall will support Wildman - Sent from Greenstead Park Farm - also correspondence from Edward Clay of Colchester. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/18/8/1).
1820. Mr John Clay is elected Mayor of Colchester. Essex. (Ref.- The New Monthly Magazine and Universal Register).
1820. Dec. 2nd. Letter from the Aldermen, Clergy and Gentry of Colchester delivered to his Majesty the King by the Mayor John Clay declaring allegience. (London Gazette page 2239).
1820. Dec.5th. Admission of John Clay of Dilbridge. Colchester to a piece of waste ground in All Saints. Colchester. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/165).
1821. Will of Charles Clay of Danbury. Shopkeeper. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/ABW123/2/57).
1822. March 27th. Colchester City Sessions. Prisoner Johnson, theft 7 sacks of wheat. Sentenced to be retained in the hulks. Edward Clay Chairman of the Bench. (TNA Ref.- HO17/127/38).
1824. July / Aug. Correspondence from Samuel Clay of Greenstead Hall Farm hopes he can continue on the same farm. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L30/11/68/1-2).
1824 - 25. Corporation of Colchester. Samuel Clay esq. Mayor. John Clay esq and Edward Clay esq. Justices. Samuel Clay, John Clay, Edward Clay and 6 others Aldermen. (History of Colchester).
1825. March 26th. Court of Chancery. Any person claiming to be a heir of Martha Clay. Spinster of Loughton. Essex who died July 1803 to come in and make their claim. (London Gazette page 527).
1825. Order that E. Clay treat with the Mayor and Corporation for a lease of the building next to the Record Room to be used as a Sessions House for the Borough of Colchester. (Essex. D/B5S66/10).
1826. April 15th. Colchester Quarter Sessions. Prisoner John Everitt. Crime stealing 6 pigs. Sentence 7 years transportation. John Clay Petitioner. Grounds for Clemency. (TNA Ref.- HO17/117/124).
1826. Sept. 29th. Mayors Election Dinner is paid for by Edward Clay the Mayor. Colchester. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/B5Ab1/59).
1826 - 32. Legal papers concerning the Will of Mrs Claye formely Miss J. Bullock wife of Rev William Claye. (Bullock of Radwinter. Essex. - Essex Archives. D/DVv/63).
1827. Feb. 27th. Dispute concerning a Lease of a tenement in Great Wakering. Essex which John Clay had let out to a pauper. (Ref.- Book - Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer. Vol. 1V).
1827. Will of John Clay of Stratford victualler. Wife Ann daughter Mary. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1721).
1827. Sept.14th. At the election of the Mayor of Colchester a poll was taken between Aldermen John Clay, S. Clay, Edward Clay and William Smith, at the close the majority votes favoured Alderman John Clay who was duly elected Mayor. (Cambridge Chronicle).
1827. Accounts of Edward Clay esq of St Leonards. Colchester. Mayor and acting Chamberlain. (Essex Archives Ref.- D/B5Aa2/11).
1827. Richard Clay of Chelmsford was night watchman. (Ref.- PC2023).
1828. April 12th. Deeds. John Clay gentleman of Colchester to Thomas Catchpool. (Essex Archives. D/DU160/11).
1828.Dec. 24th. Large list of the names of bodies removed to Ilford includes James Clay who was previously buried 1828. Dec.24th. (Miscellanea Genealogica vol. 3 page 186).
1829. May 18th. Surrender of Greenstead Manor. John Clay of Dilbridge farmer and Susan his wife to Thomas Ford and Charles Clay Carter. Miller. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/166).
1830. Reply to Accusations made by former Mayor Alderman Edward Clay about the Borough Rate. (Edward Clay was Mayor of Colchester 1816-1822). - (Essex Archives Ref.- D/Y37/3/3).
1830. The conversion from Toryism of Edward Clay of Hythe in Essex who canvassed the freemen to nominate him as mayor of Colchester Corporation. (British History Online).
1830. Edward Clay the Mayor and Returning Officer during the election in a votes dispute. (Ref.- Journal of the House of Lords)
1830. March 10th Edward Clay born at Burnham. Essex and baptised April 11th the son of Abraham Clay. Coal Merchant and Elizabeth his wife.
1830. Will of Richard Clay of Fryerning blacksmith. (Essex Archives. D/ABW128/66).
1831. Nov. 30th. Rights to stocks and shares under the Will of Elizabeth Claye as security for money advanced by trustees of marriage settlement. Bullock family of Radwinter. (Essex Archives. D/DVv/65).
1831. Bill of Complaint by Bullock family of Radwinter. Essex witness Rev. William Clay and others. (Essex Archives. D/DVv/22).
1832. Aug. 20th. Letter from Charles H. Ware to Lady Lucas. Edward Clay is a very old man and was never a good tenant or good farmer. John Clay has always had the character of a good farmer and a careful man but has been unfortunate in his crops. (Bedfordshire Archive Services Ref.- L30/11/301/418).
1832. Sept. 28th. Indenture. Land and tenement in Parish of Saint James in Colchester. Essex to Edward Clay of Colchester. Corn and Coal Merchant. (London Gazette page 2175).
1833. Aug. 5th. To be Sold. A freehold farm situate in the parishes of Althorn and Mayland. Essex comprising of an excellent mansion house called Althorn Mansion House with outbuildings and 177 acres of arable grass and woodland and a labourers cottage and garden now on lease to Mr Edward Clay a most respectable tenant at a rent of £315 per annum. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).
1833. The Priory then called Clay Hill House in Clay Street (Forest Road) in Walthamstow. Essex where it still existed in 1843. (Ref.- History of the County of Essex Vol. 6). - BHO.
1834. Will of John Clay of Braintree yeoman. (Essex Archives. D/ABW130/2/40).
1838. "Hockley Spa" in Essex the medicinal waters of the well were discovered about 1838 by Robert Clay and Letitia his wife she being asthmatic by its use lost her cough and her general health improved. They had formely long resided at Cheltenham. (Ref.- Book.- The History of Rochford Hundred page 299).
1839. Feb.18th. Essex Sessions. Notice to Thomas Cley informing him of an appeal regarding the case of an illegitimate child. (Essex Archives Q/SBb535/64/8).
1840. Dec.25th. Large list of names of bodies removed to Ilford includes Mrs Mary Clay who was previously buried Dec. 25th 1840. (Miscellanea Genealogica vol. 3 page 186).
1842. April 22nd. Surrender of Greenstead Manor. Colchester. John Clay and Susan his wife to Hester Clay Carter of Colchester. (Bedfordshire Archives Ref.- L17/167).
1843. There is a stone in Hockley churchyard to Robert Clay who died July 29th 1843 aged 72 years and to Letitia Case Clay his wife who died Feb. 11th 1847 aged 68 years. (Hockley churchyard).
1843. George Clay late of Fryering near Ingatestone. Essex. Blacksmith. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).
1844. Aug. 19th. Greenstead Manor. Horatio Clay of Colchester gardener, Clarissa Clay of Colchester spinster, Ben Clay (deceased) concerning a little piece of land on Hallow Green also a piece near Parson's Heath. Document recites several Clay family transactions from 1810. (Bedfordshire Archive Services. Ref.- L17/64).
1845. Nov. 30th. Edward Clay (Born Colchester) married Ellen Pennyfather at Dover in Kent.
1851 Census. Bedfordshire. John Clay age 43 and wife Lucy age 42 both born Colchester. Essex.
1851 Census. Edward Clay age 31 born Colchester. Essex. Linen Draper. Wife Ellen, son Edward age 4, son Ernest age 4, daughter Ellen age 0 are living at Eastry in Kent.
1851 Census. John Clay age 50 Shop man to a leather worker. born Chelmsford. Essex living at Norwich in Norfolk with wife Mary.
1851 Census. Richard Clay age 17 Student Pupil Born Little Laver. Essex and Albert N. Clay age 15 Student Pupil Born Little Laver. Essex living with the Vicar and his family at Barrington in Hertfordshire.
1851. Will of Samuel Clay. Peruke Maker of Beasford Street in Bocking. Essex. Wife Mary Clay son George Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2132/82).
1851. Will of Robert Clay gentleman of Hockley near Raleigh. Essex. Wife. Letitia Case Clay. His sister Elizabeth. His nephew James Fawcett. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2128/327).
1851 Census. Charles Clay age 45 Railway Agent Born Braintree. Essex living at St Mary's. Wangford. Suffolk with wife Elizabeth and 6 children.
1851 Census Richard Clay age 17 student pupil born Little Laver. Essex. Albert N. Clay age 15 student pupil born Little Laver. Essex living with the vicar and his family at Barrington. Hertfordshire.
1857. Nov. 23rd. Certificate of Service. John Clay born Jan.23rd 1815 at West Mersea. Essex. 22 years in the British Merchant Service. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. London).
1859. Jan.1st. Thomas Frederick Clay of Stratford. Essex listed on the Medical Register as a Surgeon. (Page 58).
1871. Samuel Clay born at Braintree. Essex. Listed in the 1871 census at Plumstead. Kent with his family as a Turner by trade age 30.
1871. July 19th. Post Office Telegraph to Clay Shipping Company of Burnham. Oyster Merchants offering congratulations on commercial success. (Essex Archives. T/B342/1).
1873. Jan.17th. Admin of the effects of Charles Clay late of Lawford. Essex farmer who died 5th Oct. 1873 granted to Elizabeth Clay his widow. (National Probate Calendar).
1873. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. John Clay age 58 born Colchester. Ship "International" Admitted March 6th. Conlusenis. Discharged March 11th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/19).
1881. Ship "Dacia" of London. John Clay age 65. Rank - Lamp Trimmer born Colchester. (TNA Ref.- BT99/1312/3A).
1881. Ship Rosetta of Belfast. William Clay. Able Seaman born 1840 Essex. (TNA Ref.- BT99/1333/7).
1887. April 1st. The Will of Eliza Clay late of Bowes Ongar in Essex widow who died 30th Dec. 1886 was proved by Albert Newby Clay of Bowes Ongar late Lieutenant Colonel 7th Highlanders her son. ----- (Ref.- The National Probate Calendar).
1891. Ship. "Draper". Harry Clay. Able Seaman born 1869 in Essex previous ship "Alice Watts" of Harwich. (TNA Ref.- BT99/1679/111).
1895. Dec. 29th. Albert Newby Clay of The Slades, Beauchamp, Roding, Ongar. JP for the county of Essex and late Lieutenant Colonel of H.M. 79th Cameron Highlanders died at the resident of his brother Captain Clay at Claypits Earls Colne. Essex. Age 59. (Newspaper Report).
1895. Administration of Albert Newby Clay who died 29th December 1895. Admin to Richard Clay gentleman. Essex. (TNA. Admins Register).
1898. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. London. William Clay age 54 Born Essex. - Ship - Doune Castle. Admitted March 15th. Dementia. Discharged March 18th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/26).
1902. Jan. 3rd. Army Short Service. Robert Pelham Clay aged 20 years and 9 months joined the Imperial Yeomanry in the parish of Witham. Essex for 1 year. (Army number 37910).
1915-18. Six manuscript, volumes of material compiled by Charles A. Clay relating to West Horndon and Ingrave. Essex. (Esex Archives. T/P91)
1918. Book.- "A History of Prittlewell Priory" by William Clay of Southend-on-Sea. (British Library Catalogue).
1928. Emigration. Mrs P. Clay age 57 and Miss M. Clay of 98 Market Place. Romford. Essex. Bound for Australia on the ship "Orvieto". (TNA Ref.- BT27).
Colchester in Essex. List of Mayors. (History of the County of Essex. Vol. 9. - page 374-381).
1815. Edward Clay.
1817. Edward Clay.
1820. John Clay.
1823. John Clay.
1824. Samuel Clay.
1825. John Clay.
1826. Edward Clay of St Leonards Parish
1827. John Clay.
1829. Edward Clay of Greenstead.
1832. Edward Clay.
The following transcripts should be checked with the original registers.
1553. May 28th. John Clay married Margery Malbroke at Chelmsford.
1557. Aug. 26th Johan Clay buried at Chigwell.
1562. April 12th. William Clay buried at Castle Hedingham.
1562. Nov. 22nd. Robert son of George Clay baptised at Castle Hedingham.
1562 / 63. Feb. 23rd. Christopher son of Henry Clay baptised at Doddinghurst.
1570. John son of John Clay baptised at Stambourne.
1570 / 71. March 16th. George Clay buried at Castle Hedingham.
1571. Aug. 19th. Joan Clay married William Lilley at Castle Heddingham.
1572. Jan. 1st. John Clay buried at Little Laver.
1582. Jan. 17th. John Clay married Agnes Browne at Colchester.
1587. July 25th. William son of William Clay buried at South Weald.
1588. John son of William Clay baptised at Epping.
1588. Aug.11th. Rose daughter of William Clay buried at South Weald.
1590. Agnes wife of William Clay buried at Barking.
1590. Alice daughter of William Clay buried at Barking.
1592. Jan. 31st. Robert Clay married Joane Campnies at White Roding.
1592. Timothy son of William Clay baptised at Epping.
1594. Dec.1st. Susan daughter of Robert Clay baptised at Stanford Rivers.
1598. April 25th. Edmond Clay married Joan at Stambourne.
1600. March 21st. George Clay baptised at Henham.
1601. Dec.11th. William Clay baptised at Henham.
1606. Dec.18th. Marie Clay married William Beald ? at Mistley.
1610. Oct. 22nd. Ellen Clay married Thomas Wryghte at Henham.
1612. May 10th. Alice daughter of Edward Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1612. Nov.12th. Humfrey Clay married Mary Burle ? at Halstead.
1614. April 1st. Humfrey son of Humfrey Clay baptised at Halstead.
1614 .June 13th. Humfrey son of Humfrey Clay buried at Halstead.
1614 / 15. Feb. 2nd. Anne daughter of Edward Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1616. Oct. 6th. John son of John Clay baptised at Matching.
1616. Oct.13th. Henry Clay married Edith Heade ? at Belchamp.
1617. Oct.19th. William son of Edward Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1618. Jan.15th. Joan wife of Thomas Clay buried at Henham.
1618 / 19. Feb. 8th. Thomas son of Thomas and Agnes baptised at Henham.
1619. March 29th. John son of Humphrie and Marie Clay baptised at Halstead.
1619. June 5th. John son of Humphrie and Marie buried at Halstead.
1620. Sept.14th. Margaret daughter of Edward and Anne Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1620. Nov.12th. Thomas son of Richard and Elizabeth Clay baptised at Bardfield Sailing.
1620. Nov. 23rd. Thomas son of Richard and Elizabeth Clay buried at Bardfield Sailing.
1621. April 28th. Mary daughter of George and Sarah Clay baptised at Sible Hedingham.
1621. Oct. 25th. J ohn Clay married Marie Rippingall ? at Halstead.
1622. April 22nd. Henry Clay buried at Sheering.
1622 / 23. Feb.18th. Marie daughter of Humphrie and Marie Clay buried at Halstead.
1624. Oct. 28th. Frances daughter of Edward and Anne Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1625. Jan. 17th. Thomas Clay buried at Henham.
1625. May 4th. Marie wife of Humphrie Clay buried at Halstead.
1625.J uly 30th. Humphrie Clay buried at Halstead.
1625 / 26. Jan. 17th. Thomas Clay buried at Henham.
1627. Dec. 2nd. Anne daughter of Thomas and Anne Clay baptised at Henham.
1627 / 28. Feb. 2nd. Edward son of Edward and and Anne Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1628. August. Richard Clay buried at Bardfield Sailing.
1630. April 16th. Frances daughter of Edward Clay buried at Toppesfield.
1630. June 26th. Anne daughter of Edward Clay buried at Toppesfield.
1630. July 29th. Margaret daughter of Edward Clay buried at Toppesfield.
1632. June 22nd. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Clay baptised at Navestock.
1632 / 33. March 7th. Mary daughter of Thomas and Anne Clay baptised at Henham.
1633. Nov. 24th. Sarah daughter of Thomas Clay baptised at Navestock.
1634. March 25th. Margaret daughter of Alice Clay baptised at Toppesfield.
1637. June 19th. Elizabeth Clay buried at Willingale Spain.
1637. June 24th. Zachary son of Abraham and Sarah Clay baptised at Bardfield Sailing.
1638. April 7th. William son of Edward and Anne Clay buried at Toppesfield.
1638. Aug.12th. Abraham son of Abraham and Sarah Clay baptised at Bardfield Sailing.
1639. Dec.10th. Anne Clay married John Wright at Bardfield Sailing.
1639 / 40. March 1st. Mary daughter of Abraham and Sarah Clay baptised at Bardfield Sailing.
1639 / 40. March 1st. Sarah daughter of Abraham and Sarah baptised at Bardfield Sailing.
1640. June 24th. Ellin Clay married William Shad ? at Henham.
1641. Nov. 9th. George Clay married Martha French at Finchingfield.
1642. April 6th. Elizabeth Clay buried at Willingale Spain.
1643. April 20th. Elizabeth Clay married Robert Boreham at Navestock.
1645 / 46. Jan.16th. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay baptised at Halstead.
1646. Nov.12th. Nathaniel Clay Married Margaret Dicks at Great Holland.
1684. Nov. 9th. Samuel Clay married Hannah Webb at St James. Colchester.
1686. May 19th. Samuel son of Samuel and Hannah Clay baptised at Colchester.
Claye
1538. Feb. 28th. Joane daughter of Robert Claye baptised at Little Laver.
1544. Oct. 15th. Margaret daughter of Robert Claye baptised at Little Laver.
1546. Aug. 23rd. William son of William Claye baptised at Littlebury.
1546. Oct.16th. William Claye buried at Henham.
1547. Dec. 27th. Richard Claye buried at Little Laver.
1548. April 11th. Agnes Claye buried at Henham.
1549 / 50. Jan. 28th. Margaret Claye married William Aschewe ? at Henham.
1550. July 7th. Cecyley Claye married Andrew Heys at Henham.
1551 / 52. March 4th. Thomas son of Richard Claye baptised at Navestock.
1555. May 6th. George Claye married Elizabeth at Henham.
1558. April 18th. William Claye baptised at Henham.
1558. Sept. 29th. Alys Claye married John Benlley at Henham.
1561. Jan.12th. Thomas Claye baptised at Henham.
1561. Aug. 29th. ---- ? Claye son of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1562. April 10th. Peter Claye married Emma Ratcliffe at Wivenhoe.
1563. July 5th. George Claye baptised at Henham.
1566. Feb. 9th. Richard son of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1568. Feb.16th. Anne daughter of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1569. April 21st. Thomas Claye married Margery West at Dedham.
1570. Jan. 7th. John son of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1570 / 71. Jan. 23rd. Margery wife of Thomas Claye buried at Dedham.
1570 / 71. Feb.2nd. Elizabeth Claye baptised at Henham.
1572. June 17th. Ellen Claye buried at Halstead.
1572. Oct. 23rd. Thomas Claye married Margaret Frost at Dedham.
1572. Dec. 28th. Thomas Claye buried at Dedham.
1573. May 7th. Margaret Claye married William Bateman at Dedham.
1573. J une 14th. Robert son of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1575. Sept. 29th. Nathaniel son of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1576. Sept.12th. Ales Claye married Richard Waford ? at Castle Hedingham.
1576. Dec. 2nd. Richard son of Thomas Claye baptised at Netteswell.
1577. April 7th. Barbara daughter of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1582. Oct. 22nd. Thomas Claye married Johanna Pantwell ? at Debden.
1582. Nov.18th. Jane daughter of John Claye baptised at Stambourne.
1583. March 27th. Josias Claye baptised at Henham.
1585. Feb. 6th. William son of William Claye baptised at Epping.
1592. Dec. 27th. John son of Robert Claye baptised at Stanford Rivers.
1593. April 16th. Thomas Claye baptised at Henham.
1596. Jan. 10th. Widow Claye married John King at Romford.
1596 / 97. Jan. 6th. Andrew son of Robert Claye baptised at Stanford Rivers.
1600. May 10th. Christopher son of Robert Claye buried at Stanford Rivers
1603. June 13th. Elizabeth Claye married John Boggas ? at Bradfield.
1613. July 25th. Susan daughter of John Claye weaver baptised at Chelmsford.
1615 / 16. Feb. 25th. George son of Humfrie Claye baptised at Halstead.
1620. Oct.13th. Anne wife of John Claye buried at Castle Hedingham.
1621. May 13th. Hellen daughter of Thomas and Anne Claye baptised at Henham.
1622. Oct.10th. John son of John Claye baptised at Castle Hedingham.
1622 / 23. Jan. 26th. Marie daughter of Humfrie and Marie Claye baptised at Halstead.
1623. May 19th. Thomas Claye married Elizabeth Wren at Henham.
1623. Aug.10th. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Agnes Claye baptised at Henham.
1625 / 26. Feb. 26th. Daniel son of John Claye baptised at Castle Hedingham.
1625 / 26. Feb. 28th. Elizabeth Claye married Henry Porter at Henham.
1628. Dec.14th. Mary daughter of John Claye baptised at Castle Hedingham.
1640. Dec. 6th. Marie daughter of John and Katherine Claye baptised at Halstead.
1644. Dec.16th. Elizabeth Claye married John Read at Henham.
1646 / 47. March 7th. Mary wife of John Clay buried at Castle Hedingham.
Cley.
1549. Jan. 5th. Joan wife of Phillip Cley buried at Chelmsford.
1556. March 10th. John Cley baptised at Henham.
1558 / 59. Feb. 21st. Thomas son of George Cley baptised at Castle Hedingham.
1573. March 22nd. John son of John Cley baptised at Mount Bures.
1574. April 8th. Maria daughter of Jacobi Cley baptised at Theydon Mount.
1575. May 15th. Grace daughter of Thomas Cley baptised at Burnham on Crouch.
Family of Charles and Mary Clay of Colchester.
Mary daughter of Charles and Mary Clay baptised 6th August 1772. Colchester.
Charles son of Charles and Mary Clay baptised 25th March 1774. Colchester.
Hannah daughter of Charles and Mary Clay baptised 12th November 1776. Colchester.
Sarah daughter of Charles and Mary Clay born 20th April 1778 baptised 29th Sept. 1779. Colchester.
John son of Charles and Mary Clay born 15th June 1779 baptised 21st Sept. 1779. Colchester.
Edward son of Charles and Mary Clay born 4th Oct. 1781 baptised 29th Oct. 1783. Colchester.
Samuel son of Charles and Mary Clay born 3rd Oct. 1783 baptised 29th Oct. 1783. Colchester.
Elizabeth daughter of Charles and Mary Clay baptised 6th May. 1785. Colchester.
1841 Census. Colchester. Essex.
High Street.
William Clay age 60.
Ann Clay age 65.
Ann Clay age 40.
Mary Clay age 30.
Martha Osborne age 30.
1841 Census. Colchester. Essex.
Hythe Street.
Elizabeth Clay age 50 Born Essex.
Pecilla Clay age 14 Born Essex.
Ithiel age 8 Born Essex.
1841 Census. Burnham. Essex.
Abraham Clay age 41 Born Essex.
Elizabeth Clay age 40 Born Essex.
Isabella Clay age 7 Born Essex.
Sarah Clay age 1 Born Essex.
1841 Census. Little Laver. Essex.
William Clay age 30 Farmer Not born in county.
Richard Clay age 7 Born Essex.
Albert Clay age 5 Born Essex.
Elizabeth Clay age 25 Not born in county.
Sarah Clay age 15 Not born in county.
1851 Census. West Mersea. Essex.
Samuel Clay age 73 Mariner Born West Mersea. Essex.
Mary Clay age 67 Wife Born Kirby. Essex.
Samuel Clay age 39 Son unmarried Ag Lab. Born West Mersea.
1851 Census. Stanway. Essex.
John Clay age 71 Annuitant Born Colchester. Essex.
Susannah Clay age 66 Wife Born Colchester.
Susannah Clay age 39 Daughter unmarried Born Ardliegh. Essex.
Catherine Clay age 31 Daughter unmarried Born Colchester. Essex.
Janet Clay age 29 Daughter unmarried Born Colchester. Essex.
1851 Census. St Peter. Maldon. Essex.
Hall Road.
Edward Clay age 63 Retired Farmer Born Insworth. Essex.
Elizabeth Clay age 58 Wife Born Woodham Walter. Essex.
1 Servant.
1851 Census. St Leonard. Colchester. Essex.
Hyth Street.
Elizabeth Clay age 60 Ships Carpenters Wife Born Colchester. Essex.
Priscilla Clay age 24 Daughter unmarried. Born Colchester.
William Clay age 4 Son Born Colchester.
1851 Census. Langley. Essex.
Upper Green.
John Clay age 65 Land Surveyor Born Haddenham. Cambridgeshire.
Hannah Clay age 65 Wife School Mistress Born Triplow. Cambridgeshire.
Mary Ann Clay age 13 Grandaughter. School Teacher Born Cambridge.
1851 Census. St James. Colchester. Essex.
Brook Street.
William Owen Clay age 53 Annuitant Born. Colchester.
Eliza Clay age 45 Wife Born Colchester.
Mary Clay age 10 Daughter Scholar Born Colchester.
Sarah Clay age 6 Daughter Scholar Born Colchester.
John Clay age 5 Son Scholar Born Colchester.
1871 Census. Woodford. Essex.
John Dodd Clay age 45 Clerk. Civil Service Born Bethnal Green. Middlesex.
Annie E. Clay age 33 Wife Born St George. Middlesex.
Maiah Clay age 11 Daughter Scholar Born Woodford. Essex.
Alice O. Clay age 9 Daughter Scholar Born Woodford. Essex.
Herbert Y. Clay age 6 Son Scholar Born Woodford. Essex.
Annie B. Clay age 5 Daughter Scholar Born Woodford. Essex.
One Servant.
1851 Census. Southwark. Surrey.
John Clay age 51 Tailor Born South Minster. Essex.
Sarah Clay age 50 Wife Born Great Wigborough. Essex.
1851 Census. Lambeth. Surrey.
George Clay age 44 Railway Porter Born Fryerning. Essex.
Argentine Clay age 40 Wife Born Ronde. Somerset.
William Clay age 13 Son Born Fryerning. Essex.
Return of the Owners of Land 1873. (Publication John Lambert 1875).
Essex.
Sir William Clay. Wimbush. 357 acres.
Benjamin Clay. Greenstead. 1 acre.
Edwin Clay. Littlebury. 4 acres.
Executors of Mrs Clay. Great Warley. 55 acres.
N. Clay. Torquay. 86 acres.
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