Clay of London

There are numerous references to The Clay's of London through the 1200s, 1300s, 1400s, 1500s and 1600s.

No Date. The right to toll passage accross the bridge was granted to Will de Cley and William Buntanesland. (Book - Medieval London Suburbs).

1181. Stephenus de Clai and others mentioned in a latin document relating to London. (Ref.- Documents of Early England. 1062 - 1185 vol. 33).

1200s. Henry de la Claye witness concerning property in the parish of St Benedict Serhog. (Ref.- TNA  Catalogue of Ancient Deeds).

1210 - 1237. Henry de la Claye and 6 others witness to transfer of lands in parish of St Andrew beyond Holborn. (Ref.- Charters of The Duchey of Lancaster 209 SD).

1217-1243. Henry de la Clae (Henry Clay). Executor of the property in London of Ernulf Red. (TNA Ref.- DL25/129/106).

1222. London. The Manors and Churches belonging to St Pauls mentions  S. de Clay. (Ref.- The Domesday of St Pauls Registrum).

1227. Henry de la Claye and 13 others witness to a grant of a house before the gate of the brewhouse of St Paul's in the East. (Cartulary of St Bartholomew's Hospital folio 585).

1240. Adam de la Claye witness with a number of others to the rents of land of the Abbess of Barking. (Cartulary of St Bartholomew's Hospital folio 119).

c1240. Salmannus de la Claye and 12 others witness in a latin document relating to London. (Ref.- Cartulary of St Mary. Clerkenwell page 240).

1274. William atte Cleye was resident in the parish of Enfield. London in 1274, there was a tenement there called Clays. (Ref.- British History Online page 212 - 218).

1281. William de Clay (among others) are nightwalkers after the curfew with swords and Bucklers contrary to the peace and statutes, let them therefore be kept in safe custody. Later mentions Reginald de Clay same year as a Mainpernor. (Ref.- "Calendar of Letter Books of the City of London" - Letter Book B - Folio 1. cxxxb - fn.1 - Page 2 and 5).

1296-1330. Lambyn Clay is a minstrel / taborer for the King. (Ref.- "The English Medieval Minstrel"by John Southworth, Boydell Press.1989).

1296. Christmas. Lambyn Clay (Lambert) minstrel performed at the Wedding feast of King Edward 1's daughter Elizabeth at Ipswich in Suffolk for which he received 20 shillings. Lambyn Clay was almost certainly English he was a citizen of London and in 1299 contributed to a loan of a thousand pounds which was raised by the Aldermen and citizens for the King. Lambyn was a favourite performer of the Princes and when in 1305 he fell ill and was unable to travel with the court to Hampshire thus losing his attendance fee of seven an a half pence per day, the Prince came to his aid with a gift of 5 shillings. By the following year he was transferred permanently to the Princes household and he and Richard the violist received 6/8d for the hire of 2 hackney to take them in the Princes entourage from London to Dover. After the Kings death Lambyn was again troubled by illness and received a further dole from King Edward the Second for having to stay behind, what happened to him then is unclear but a minstrel called Clay le Tabourer was still receiving the Kings livery in the early years of Edward the third in 1328 and 1330. If this was the same man he had Royal Service for 33 years. (Ref.- "The English Medieval Minstrel" by John Southworth - Boydell Press 1989)).

1299. Lambin Clay and his wife  (Margaret) are owed debt from William de Mauveysin. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London. Folio XXX1V. b).

1299.17th June. William de Clay goldsmith acknowledged himself bound to Henry de Greneford, the Kings Esquire in the sum of £4 to be paid at Michaelmas. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London folio 39. XC1Xb.).

1299. William de Clay leaves to Thomas Clay his nephew and apprentice his shop in Chepe in the parish of St Mathew de Fridaystrete. (Ref.- Wills in the Court of Husting. London. Roll no 29.  80).

1300s. Richard atte Clay. (Calendar of Coronors Rolls City of London).

1300s. William de Clay to Thomas de Clay his nephew and apprentice, his shop in Chepe parish of St Mathew de Friday Strete. (Calendar of Wills proved in the Court of Husting. London part 1).

1304. William Clay witness to the gift of all the goods of Stephen Toppesfield of London to 3 citizens of London. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls 1402 - 05 membrane  4d).

1306. Lambyn Clay played before Edward at Westminster. (Ref.- Chappell's Popular Music of ye Olden Times).

1312. Jan. 25th. Lambert Clay who had long served the King and his father was sent to the prior and convent to receive maintenance in their house for life as a Royal Life Pensioner at Merton Priory of St Mary. (Ref.- History of the County of Surrey Vol. 2.). - British History Online.

1317. March 19th. Lambert Clay documented as deceased. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls 1313 - 1318 page 447).

1320. William Corteis did not win his case against Thomas Clay and Lora his wife in plea of debt. (Ref.- London Sheriff's Court Roll membrane 6). - British History Online.

1321. Nov. 17th. Clemencia late wife of John de Vesey staying beyond the seas has a letter nominating Richard de Cley her attorney in England for 2 years. (TNA. Calendar Patent Rollds membrane 10).

1332. Richard Claye of St Albans. (Calendar of Close Rolls. Vol. 2. Ed.111). - British History Online.

1330 - 34. Bermondsey. Protection and Safe Conduct for one year for William del Clay trading in various parts of the realm. Witness Earl of Cornwell. (Calendar of Patent Rolls Edw. 111).

1338. Thomas de Clay witness in a London Court Case. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London).

1340. Richard at Clay and his wife Margery had a messuage in the parish of St Mary Abbechurch. (Ref.- London Assize Roll).

1341. Nov.10th. John le Wodere  complains that Hugh Joye and Richard atte Clay desseised him of a messuage in the parish of St Mary Abbe. (Ref.- Court Records. London Record Society).

1342. Peter de Clay. Citizen and mercer (merchant) of London. (TNA Ref.- Chancery Records - C241/117/120 and also in the year 1344 - C241/118/101).

1342. Acknowledgement that £75 is owed to Peter del Clay mercer of London. (Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls. Ed.111. Vol. 6). - British History Online.

1346. Peter de Clay of London. (Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls Vol. 8. Ed.111). - British History Online.

1346. June 20th. William de Clee. Clerk about to set out with the King had a letter of protection. (Book. - Crecy and Calais page 94).

1347. Feb. 6th. Wetwangs Accounts. William de Clee. (Book. - Crecy and Calais page 60).

1347. May 30th. Queens Chamber. William de Clee. Clerk of the Household. (Book.- Crecy and Calais).

1348. July 17th. Peter del Clay of London was executor of the Will of Hardelevus de Barton. (TNA. Calendar of Close Rolls. Edw.111).

1358. Sir William de Clee "avener" - The Kings Purveyors. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London).

1367. Richard atte Clay a tenement in Abbe Churchelane 3 shillings yearly, next to the tenement in which Maud le Webbe dwells. (TNA. Calendar of Patent Rolls. memb 11).

1370. Edmond de Clay.- Bond of £100 for Richard Page who feloniously killed Thomas Bernard. He had to forfeit the Bond when the felon failed to surrender. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Pleas - Mem. 9b.Roll A14).

1372. Henry Clay to receive seison of a croft in Webscnad called Joseppescroft which was bought off Richard Boner of Webscnad. London. (Ref.- Catalogue of Ancient Deeds Vol. 6). - British History Online.

1374. April 12th. Letter nominating Edmund del Clay going to Ireland on the Kings service. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls page 425).

1377. June 20th.  Westminster.  To the keepers of the passage in the port of London, Dover or Sandwich. Order to suffer Edmund del Clay and 3 others to pass over the sea with 12 servants and 16 horses in their company taking £5,000 in money and jewels as they are journeying with the Kings licence. (Ref.- TNA Close Roll. PC22).

1378. Edmund del Clay of London. (Ref.- TNA.- Close Roll Rich.11. vol 1).

1378. Petition to the King by William Wyndesore and his wife Alice  concerning Alice's banishment, they request permission to reverse the judgement by their Attorney Edmund del Clay. (SC8/18/891).

1378. June 21st.  Appointment by William de Wyndesore and Alice his wife of Edmund del Clay as their Attorney in a Plea of Error in Parliament. (TNA Ref.- C49/9/5).

1378. July 12th.  Inquisition at Westminster. Debtor John Sherleye tailor of London.  Edmund del Clay one of the executors. (TNA Ref.- C131/26/13).

1379. April 27th. Edmund Clay of London. Creditor of £100 to Debtor - Raynold de London. (TNA Ref.- C241/164/84).

1380. Edmund Claye and 3 others witness to a petition at the Guildhall. (TNA Ref.- SC8/139/6914).

1382. Robert Clay and Margaret his wife v John Bourere in Kyngeston on Thames. (Ref.- Pedes Finium).

1382. Nov. 26th. Westminster. To John Cary and Edmund de Clay under pain of £100 to cease every excuse and make ready on Monday next  to take upon them the estate and degree of a Sergeant at Law charged by the King so to do. (TNA Close Roll. PC22).

1383. Aug. 28th. Writ to the Sheriffs of Westminster in favour of  John Cleye of London. Draper. (Ref.- TNA.  Close Roll Hen. 1V).

1384. July 12th. Edmund Clay one of the executors of John Foxcote of London a Debtor. (TNA Ref.- C241/173/130).

1384. John Clee listed at Bradestreet and 1388. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London).

1384. Oct. 22nd. Edmund Clay cordwainer who admitted being at the Guildhall against the Proclamation was delivered under bail. (Ref.- Calendar of Plea Rolls of the City of London. Vol. 3. 1381-1412.). - British History Online.

1385. Feb. 27th. Westminster.  Appointment of Edmund del Clay as Chief Justice of the Common Bench. (Ref.-  TNA Patent Roll 9 Rich. 11).

1385. June 14th. Westminster. Protection with Claus Volumus for 1 year for Edmund de Clay, Chief Justice of the Common Bench in Ireland going thither to execute his office. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls Edw. 11 page 572).

1385. Nov. 6th. Order to pay Edmund Clay Chief Justice of the Common Bench £10  his fee for a quarter year. (Ref.- TNA Close Roll. 9 Rich.11).

1385. Nov. 28th. Westminster. Revocation of Protection with Claus Volumus  to Hugh Braundysh as going to Ireland on the Kings service in the company of Edmund de Clay, Cief Justice of Ireland because he is not preparing to go. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Roll. Edw.11 page 56).

1385. Orderto deliver to Robert Claye sergeant of the Kings Spicery three gold bees priced at 10 marks which  Andrew Shepherd lately found hidden in the ground at Walesby as the King has given them to the said Robert. (Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls Vol. 3. Rich.11). - British History Online.

1385. Agnes Clay of Enfield is mentioned in a Cripplegate. London Will.

1386. Jan. 16th. Order to pay Edmund del Clay Chief Justice of the Common Bench £10 arrears of his annual fee of £40. ( TNA Ref.- Close Roll 9 Rich.11 - COA PH1571. p 521. RCH).

1386. Roger Clee - Adviser to a London Will in the Parish of St Margaret.

1387. Will ? John Cley. 42/11. (Ref.- The Fifty Earliest Wills in the Court of Probate. London. Page 150).

1387. Nov. 21st. Pardon of Outlawry  to William Bole of Walsingham. Norfolk for none appearance to answer Richard Cleye citizen of London for a debt of 60 shillings. (Ref.- PC2022).

1388. June 2nd. Westminster. Under a pain of 20 marks made in Chancery by William Cleye and William Edwyn to set free Wm Hardynge from Flete prison. (TNA. Calendar of Close Rolls vol 3).

1389. Trade Token. Edmond Clay at the Golden = A Falcoln. - Reverse side. - Falcoln in Holborne His Half Penny.  (Trade Tokens issued in the seventeenth century vol. 1).

1390. Feb. 14th. Edmund Clay and 2 others of London a sum of money to Thomas de Newton which they have given to be distributed among poor prisoners. (Chancery Proceedings membrane. 24d).

1391-96. Richard Cleye yeoman to King Richard the second was granted a croft in Kingston upon Thames.

1391. William Clay shearman listed in the Guild of Masters. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London).

1392. A croft called Spittleland was granted at a rent of 10 shillings a year to Robert Clay yeoman of the Spicery. Kingston upon Thames. (Ref.- History of the County of Surrey Vol. 3). - British History Online.

1392. John Clee draper and his wife Senicia are left a leasehold tenement called Sernetestour in Bokeleresbury in a London Will.

1392  to 1394 John Clee paid £6-13-4d per annum for one of four shops adjoining the Kings Head Tavern and from 1409 until 1411 paid £5-6-8d and from 1411 until 1420 paid £6-13-4d. (Ref.-"London before the Great Fire").

1394. Robert Clay - Kingston upon Thames v Simon Prodom of Kingston on Thames. Deed. (Ref.- Kingston Museum and Heritage Services - KC16/1/98).

1395. John Clee draper granted a shop in Colechurch Parish. London.

1396. John Clee had a tenement near Ironmonger Lane. London.

1396. John Clay. Governor of the Serving Men of the Trade of Saddlers of London regarding a dispute. (Ref.- Letterbook H. Folio ccc1x.). - British History Online.

1399-1413. William Clay listed in a London Petition. (Ref.- The National Archives).

1400. March 26th. Court Case. Robert Blake and John Oxtret merchants are in debt to John Cleye of London merchant. Amount £15 for diverse merchandise. (TNA Ref.- C241/203/10).

1402. Inquisition. William de Cley citizen of London had lands from John Lovetoft knight and later granted it to Hame Parker of Huntingdonshire. (TNA Inquisitions).

1404. Robert Clay Kingston upon Thames - Deed. (Ref.- Kingston Museum and Heritage Services - KC16/1/74).

1404. Oct. 31st. Deed. Robert Clay and 5 others witness to a land transaction in Norbeton at Lachemere. London. (Kingston History Centre KC16/1/74).

1405. William Clay - Letherseller. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London).

1406. July 14th. To the Sheriff of London a Writ in respect of taking Richard Freeman for keeping the peace and order by mainprise of Robert Clay draper of London and 3 others to set the said Richard ------ free. (TNA. Calendar of Close Roll Hen. 1V).

1406. Nov. 29th. Westminster. John Etton of the co. of York for not appearing to John Cley citizen and draper of London touching a debt of 40 shillings. (Calendar of Patent Rolls. 1406 membrane 33).

1407. William Clay citizen - Complains that on Thursday March 3rd 1407 he was disseised of 5 messuages  in Parish of St Bride in Fleet Street by John Mapilton. - Verdict John Mapilton pays 5 marks damages. (Ref.- London Calendar of  Assize Rolls).- British History Online.

1408. John Clee draper. Parish of St Mary. Colechurch. London. (Ref.- TNA - Close Roll. Hen.1V).

1408.  To the Guardians of Peace.  A Writ by mainprise of John Clay draper of London and 2 others in respect of John Mossle as security for him keeping the peace. (Calendar of Close Rolls 1405-09).

1408. John Clay. Citizen of London - Term of Service Agreement. (Ref.- Calendar of Close Rolls. Vol.3).- British History Online.

1408. Feb. 20th. Westminster. To the Sheriffs of London. A Writ regarding Richard Smyth of Newcastle upon Tyne  and John Clay citizen of London  for leaving the service of John Clay before the term agreed. (Ref. Calendar of Close Rolls. Hen. 1V)).

1408. Court of Common Pleas. London. Plaintiff. John Clay. Draper of London claims that John Norton owes him 40 shillings  arising from the sale of cloth. The cloth bought by John Norton was 10 els of green cloth and 16 els of russet. John Norton says he does not owe John Clay the aforesaid 40s. - Sale of goods. St Bride Fleet Street. Farringdon Ward Without. (TNA Ref.- CP40/590, rot 105d).

1410. William Clay. Citizen of London. (Ref.- TNA - Calendar of Close Rolls Vol.4).

1410. Will of William Clay coryour - To be buried in the church of St Alphege in Crepulgate near Isabella his late wife to Johanna his daughter rents in the Parish of All Hallows the Less - to Margaret his wife lands and tenements in the Parish of St Alphege. (Ref. - Hutchins 11 413).

1410 / 11. May 12th. Writ.- William Clay currier for having on 23rd June 1407 broken into the house of John Mapilton in the Parish of St Bride and carried away timber to the value of £20 he pleaded that he had previously sued against the said John for having dessiezed him of 5 messuages in that parish. (Ref.- Calendar of Plea Rolls. Vol. 3.). - British History Online.

1411. London Lay Subsidy (Tax). William Clay. Currier (Leather worker). - (TNA Ref.- Exchequer Lay Subsidy 144-20).

1411. Claim for Damages. London. John Cleye citizen and draper of London  claims that on 21st Sept. 1411 John Attibrigge made a Bond with him in 40 shillings but neither he nor his executor Thomas Chitteron have paid. (Ref.- PC22).

1412. William Clay in a Will is appointed guardian of the son of Nicholas Stratton during his minority in the parish of St Giles within Cripulgate. London. (Ref.- Calendar of Wills. Roll 141 (78). - British History Online.

1414. Court. Ralph Corderoy for not appearing before trhe justices to answer John Clay citizen and draper of London and Nicholas Ovirton barber touching a debt of £6.4s. (Calendar of Close Rolls).

1416. Oct. 31st.  Mainprise under pain of £40 made in Chancery by John Cley tailor of London and 3 others for John Davy of London  that he shall not withdraw from court. (Calendar of Close Rolls vol 11).

1416. Nov.11th. City of London. Richard Clay scribe deliver to court letters patent. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/CC/01/01/001/002/3).

1417. Nov. 19th. John Cleye and 14 others concerning a grant of land near the church of St Bride. (Cartulary of St Bartholomew's Hospital folio 1082).

1418. April 23rd. Westminster. The King granted permission to a ship called La Marie de Cley. (Ref.- Foedera: Conventions, Literae etc vol. 10).

1420. Oct.1st. City of London. Simon Clay to appear in Court. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/CC/01/ 001/085v/2.).

1422. Court of Common Pleas. London.  John Cleye citizen and draper of London in a dispute with 2 men in Norfolk over his claim  about their unjust detention of a chest with charters which he had given to  the late Richard Cleye of Yarmouth for safe keeping. (TNA Ref.- CP 40/646, rot. 301).

1424. London Court. John Cleye citizen and draper of London states that on 21st Sept. 1411 John Attbridge made a Bond with him in 40 s but has not paid. (Court of Common Pleas CP40/652 rot 127d).

1430. Thomas Clay and Johanna his wife in Kyngeston v Robert Mildenhale of London. (Ref.- Pedes Finium).

1439. August 16th. William Keye citizen and tailor of London to Simon Cley and Thomas Pyerson citizens and stokfishmongers of London. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and      -- elsewhere. (Ref.- Memorandum of Acknowledgement 17 Hen. V1).

1447. Robert Clay. Justice at Court of London. (Ref.- Court of Common Pleas CP40 / 748 rot 133d.) - British History Online.

1448. Easter. Court of Common Pleas. London. Simon Strete states that Thomas Turges owes him 40s. Robert Clay was on the jury at St Martin le Grand. (TNA Ref.- CP40/749 rot 405).

1448. Corporation of London. John Clay brewer 100 marks. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/005/5).

1448. Corporation of London. John Clay stands  Surety for John Atwode mercer. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/004/1).

1448. Corporation of London. John Clay stands Surety for John Burstall tailor. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/004/4).

1448. Corporation of London. John Clay stands Surety for William Gray bladsmith. (London Met. Archives Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/004/9).

1448. Corporation of London. John Clay stands Surety for Richard Skarlet skinner. (London Met. Archives Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/004/17).

1450. Robert Clay. Juror at Court of Common Pleas. London. (Ref. - TNA.- CP40/759. rot 271.).

1461. Feet of Fines. (Property) Sir John Clay premises in Northall. (TNA Ref.- Feet of Fines Edward 1V anno 2).

1462. Dominus.  (Master)  Johannus Clay. (The Bede Roll of St Nicholas). - The Bede Roll  is a Fraternity includes among its members, high ranking clergy, clerks, nobility and middle ranking Londoners.

1462. Robert Clay Juror at London. (Ref.- Court of Common Pleas. CP40 / 804. rot 364d). - British History Online.

1462. The King plans to send ambassadors the Bishop of Salisbury and Sir John Clay at Easter to the Supreme Pontiff. (Ref.- Calendar of State Papers 1462). - British History Online.

1463. John Clay. Knight was at a feast given by the Sergeants at Law in their Hall on Monday 7th October. (Ref.- Letter Book of the City of London. Folio 4b - 5).

1464. Property known as The Bell with houses and shops in Cheapside. St Mary le Bow to Robert Grene esq and Cecilla daughter of John Clay knight (formerly wife of John Acton. (Ref.- "London before the Great Fire").

1471. May 23rd. Declaration by Thomas Clay and others that Wm. Sampson  of Aylesford did not deliver land in East Preston.  Aylesford. Kent to his son John Sampson in London. (TNA. C146/66/18).

1473. John Clay of London mentioned in Chancery Records. (Ref.- TNA.- C2/48/161).

1475. Roger Clay of London mentioned in Chancery Records. (Ref.- TNA.- C2/64/349).

1478 - 1480.  Roger Cley. Tailor and citizen of London. William Cley. Barber and citizen of London. (Ref.- Close Roll. Ed.1V).

1482. Nov. 10th. A sum of money was paid for the King's wine for which Henry Clay went over in a ship called the Agnes of Rye passing from the port of Winchelsea. Sussex towards Rouen for provision of wines for the King's household also for passage of a secret person sent by the King into parts of France. (TNA Ref.- E404/77/3/60).

1483 - 90. Bede Roll of St Nicholas. London. Roger Clay

1483.  Court.  An action of trespass  brought by Roger Clay of London. Tailor mentioned in Chancery Records. Bundle 64. (Ref.- TNA.- C4/299/190).

1485. Contract. William Welbek haberdasher had John Clay as apprentice in London. (TNA Ref.- Early Chancery Proceedings. Bundle 48).

1489. Roger Clay a member of the Fraternity in The Bede Roll of St Nicholas. London. (Members include  High ranking clergy, nobility and middle ranking Londoners).

1495. April 25th. Roger Cley and 3 others witness to the Will of Agnes Lindley. (Ref.- Book - Lindeseie of Great Britain vol 1.).

1498. Richard Clay. Apprentice Draper to Richard Stote. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Drapers).

1400s. Manor of White Barnes. St Paul's. London.  Sir Walter at Clay his wife lieth by him. The monument is ancient but much defaced. Hundred of Edwinest. (Ref.- Antiiquities of Herts vol 1).

1504. Roger Clay churchwarden of St Martin Vintry defendant concerning lease of a wharf in the same parish. Chancery Records. (Ref.- TNA - C1/299/20).

1506. Richard Clay. Fully served Draper. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Drapers).

1514. Richard Cley and Margaret his wife mentioned in her mothers Will (Margaret Ricrofte) - lands,tenements and gardens on Bishopgate Street in the parish of St Botolphs. London. (Ref.- East Sussex Record Office - Danny Archives DAN/1571).

1515. William Cley and 2 others of London concerning an action in the Admiralty Court regarding goods which belonged to Francis de Barde. (TNA. Early Chancery Proceedings. Bundle 587).

1515-29. Robert Cley of London surgeon plaintiff against Nicholas Holborn grocer. (TNA Ref.- SP46/186/fo39-40).

1516 - 17. William Clay a member of the Fraternity The Bede Roll of St Nicholas. London. (Members include High ranking clergy, nobility and middle ranking Londoners).

1518 - 29. William Clay defendant in a court case concerning goods. London Chancery Records. (Ref.- TNA - C1/587/14).

1518 - 29. William Cley goldsmith of London plaintiff - great grandson of Robert Cley. - Defendants Robert Cley son and heir of John Cley and John Cley relating to detention of deeds to land in Wingerworth. - Court Case , Cley v Cley. (TNA Ref.- C1/482/16).

1519. Court Case. John Cley. Plaintiff. Francis Leek and 6 others Defendants. concerning unlawful assembly and riot. London.  (TNA.- Star Chamber Proceedings Bundle 22).

1522. William Cley of London mercer - defendant subject business partnership. (TNA Ref.- SP46/186/fo68-70).

1526. William Claye mercer of London - Protection going in the retinue of Sir Anthony Ughtred. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic. Vol.4. Hen. V111). - British History Online.

1526. Oct. 8th. Petition to the King by John Howell merchant of London. During his absence at sea his house in Mylk Street and his shop were broken into by William Clay and others who took goods to the value of £2,400. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Hen.VIII.Vol.4).- BHO.

1527.  Court Case. William Claye and several others for forced entry into a messuage and shop in the City of London. (Ref.- Star Chamber Proceedings Bundle 21).

1529-32. William Clay. London. Chancery Records. (TNA Ref.- C6/648/100).

1529. Instructions of Treason. To send William Claye mercer of London with a sure guard as a rebellious fugitive. Claye has taken a £1,000 belonging to John Poole merchant of London and keeps company with Richard Harman and disrespects the Pope, Cardinal Wolsey and the whole church with Lutheran opinions and opprobious work. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Vol.4. 1524 - 30.). - British History Online.

1529. Stephen Vaughan letter to Cromwell, has sent his letters to Norwich by carriers and has written to him in favour of William Claye whose trouble Vaughan feels like his own. Hears that Powell has obtained the Kings letter to Claye for his coming hither, cannot ask Cromwell  to assist Claye as he has been a counsellor to Powell. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic. Hen. V111. Vol. 4.). - British History Online.

1529. Letter Stephen Vaughan to Cromwell. Requests his favour  for William Claye  in the matter  of variance between  him and John Appowell. Though Cromwell has been a counsellor to the latter begs him to cease his labour against his friend. (Ref.-Letters and Papers Vol. 4).

1530. Court Case. William Clay and others for trespass in London. (Ref.- Star Chamber Proceedings. Bundle 19).

1531. William Claye letter to Cromwell - Has remained in prison for 3 years and knows nothing of his dismissal. Will be utterley cast away unless God will make some of the Kings Council give him justice. Hearing of Cromwell's regard for the oppressed request that he will  speak to the Lord Privy Seal that he may obtain his liberty. He says the Lord Privy Seal has all the papers required for declaration of the truth. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Vol.5. no. 636.). - British History Online.

1531. William Claye. Sherman of London had given a blue woollen cloth which one of the Archbishops officers has and there is a dispute of ownership. (Ref.- Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic. --Vol. 5). - British History Online.

1534. Anthony Cley of London yeoman. Pardon for having on 28th October 17 Hen. V111. 1525 along with Juliana Clay of London spinster stole certain plate, clothes and ornements value £26 belonging to the parishioners of Feversham. Kent. (TNA. Calendar of Patent Rolls).

1541. Lay Subsidy. Godfrey Clayes and his servant of St Martin le Graunde. London taxed and John Clayes of St Botolphs Parish taxed. (Ref.- E179 /144/120). - British History Online.

1541. Richard Clay taxed 10 shillings in St Botolphs Parish. (Ref.- TNA. E179).

1543. Feb. 23rd. Court Case. Thomas Cley witness by Commission of the Court concerning Robert Wright and Robert Dawson. (Register of the Freemen of the City of London).

1544. Lay Subsidy (Tax) Peter Clay of Langdiche. London taxed in goods 20s. 2d. (Hugenot Society of London vol. 10 page 106).

1552. George Clay. Apprentice Draper to William Magges. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Drapers).

1553 -1555. Peter Clays and Elizabeth Clays of London.- Chancery Records. (TNA Ref.- C10/1343/28).

1554. London. The names of the Monks of Westminster the list contains a monk named Cley. (Ref.- Register of Bretheren).

1556. PCC Will of Thomas Cley fishmonger of London. Wife Elizabeth, son Henry Clay. Bequests to William Clay. Bequests to his brothers daughter Ellen Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/38).

1561. George Clay. Draper. Freedom from Apprentice Servitude to William Magges. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Drapers).

1567 to 1574. Robertus Clay. Rector. Blessed Mary. Bothaw. London. (Ref.- C of E Database LPL Parkers Register).

1569. PCC Will of John Clay.- Tyler and Bricklayer of London,- Wife Elizabeth, daughters Mary and Elizabeth - his brother Thomas. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/51).

1570. Robert Claye and 14 others. Complant against the vicar of Battersea. (Book. The Environs of London).

1577. May 18th. Robert Cley and 2 others witness to the Will of William Dew of West Smithfield. Citizen and Innholder of London. (Ref.- The British Archivist vol 1 no. 11).

1579. Will proved 22nd Feb. 1582. Bequest  to Mr Claye in Westminster to bring up Julyan the youngest child. (Morris Family vol. 3 page 1259).

1581. June. Court Roll. Thomas Claye is on the jury. (Ref.- Hathi Trust)

1582. Thomas Clay taxed 3 shillings at St Alphage and St Olaves Parish. Crepelgate. (TNA Ref.- E179 Lay Subsidy).

1587 - 91. Claye v Whelpdale. Plaintiffs, John, Mary and Ellen Claye. Defendant stepfather of the Plaintiffs accused of witholding from the Plaintiffs legacies under the Will of their father. (C2/Eliz/C2/11).

1588. Mr Clay to the Chamber of Messrs Fletwood and Crofts in place of the former. Mr William Fletwood to the Chamber of Messrs Feris and Clay. in place of the latter. (Middle Temple Records vol.1).

1589. July 18th. Marriage Licence. James Clay of St Clement Danes. London yeoman and Joane Pate of Totenham widow. (Ref.- Marriage Licences  issued by Bishop of London vol 25).

1597. Pedigree of Goodwin of East Grinstead.Sussex  Elizabeth Goodwin married Thomas Clay of London 1600s. (Visitation of Surrey).

1598. Court Case. Clays v Lewis.  Plaintiff. Roland Clays merchant. Suit aganst Plaintiff for non payment of goods received. (TNA Ref.- C2/Eliz/C19/33).

1598. John Cley. Cloth worker. Freedom from Apprentice Servitude to Arthur Wright. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Cloth Workers).

1599. Star Chamber case against Sir Sigismund Zinzan that he beat Robert Cley the messenger who served the process of justice upon him and with Henry Sturley caused Cley to run for his life into the Thames where he continued  there for a quarter of an hour in the depth of winter. (Ref.- Historical Manuscripts Commission issue 11 part 7).

1601. January. Bridewell Institution. London. At this hospital Henry Clay brought in as a runaway. Punished and Delivered. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1602. William Cley. Certificate of Residence showing him to be liable for taxation in London. (TNA Ref.- E115/75/157).

1603. Feb.4th. Joan Clay of Southwark had paid 2 shillings for purges and 8 pence for medicines for her brother. (Ref.- Medical Practitioners of London).

1603. Westminster Wills. John Clay. (Ref.- Elsam ii 99).

1603. Westminster Wills. Robert Clay. Clerk. (Ref.- Elsam ii 92).

1605. June 5th. Will of William Johnson of Wapping. To Peter Clay 40 shillings to Charles Clay his brother 40 shillings. (Wills and Admins. Goodwin Family Papers page 327).

1605 / 06. Henry Claye of London and 6 others broke into a dwelling house of William Belcher at St Leonards in Shorediche and stole a mans scarlett woollen cloth gown worth £4, a mans red woollen cloth gown worth 20 shillings, a pair of linen sheets worth 6 shillings. the skirts of a womans gown edged with gold lace worth 10 shillings, a robe of taffata worth 20 shillings, a black satin doublet worth 20 shillings and a black felt hat embroidered with gold worth 6 shillings all seven burglars were tried and found guilty and it was ajudged that each of them be hung. (Ref.- Middlesex County Records Vol. 2. 1603 - 25).- British History Online.

1606. John Claye.  Master Cloth Worker has an apprentice William Freeke. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Cloth Workers).

1607. Dec.14th. Will of John Yardley fishmonger of London. Bequest to his Brother in Law John Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/110/486).

1608. John Clay Master Cloth Worker his apprentice Godfrey Clay has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Cloth Workers).

1609. John Claye Master Cloth Worker has an apprentice Phillius Poole. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Cloth Workers).

1610. Richard Clay son of George Clay yeoman of Shropshire is apprentice to Peter Duke.Goldsmith for 9 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1610-11. Nicholas Clay. Priest. Great Chapel. Bishops Manor. Fulham. London. (Ref.- Guildhall Library 9535/2. Ordination Register).

1613. Dec.14th. James Clay of Tottenham yeoman to give evidence against John Taylor of Kingsland victualler for the said John to keep the peace towards the said James. (Calendar to Session Rolls. New Series Vol.1). - British History Online.

1614. Oct. 13th. Godfrey Clay listed in the  Ancient Vellum Book of The Honourable Artillery Company. London, page 23.

1615. James Clay of Tottenham and 2 others in court for hurting William Spencer of Enfield. Maltman. (Ref.- Calendar of Session Records County Middlesex New Series Vol.3. Roll 545 / 168). - British History Online.

1615. Oct. 5th. Court Session. John Cley of Hillingdon and 2 others to answer Barbara wife of William Harrison of the same. (Calendar of Session Records vol. 13 page 31).

1617. Feb. 4th. Will of Elizabeth Done of St Bride. London. To Grace my daughter late husband John Clay deceased and her children Grace Clay, Elizabeth Clay and John Clay all under 21. (PCC Wills).

1617. Thomas Clay of Westminster gentleman bound in £100 for Francis Goodwyn yeoman gentleman. (Ref.- Session Roll Old Bailey 557 / 85). - British History Online.

1617. Richard Clay. Goldsmith freedom from apprenticeship from Edward Duke. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1618. Jan. 30th. Bridewell Instituiton Court. John Clay brought before the Court  by Bowers Beadle. Clay dwelling in Clerkenwell is by order of the court sent to the House of Correction. (Ref.- Parker 22)

1618. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith has apprentice John Clay son of George Clay gent of Shropshire for 9 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1620. Oct. 8th. Taken before the Recorder of the City of London. Robert Clay of St Andrew's in Holborn. Cordwainer in the sum of £20 Committed for Recusancy. (Middlesex County Records).

1621. Feb. 12th. Dulwich College. London. Accounts.- This day Goodman Claye ended his digging in the orchard for hops and I paid him 6d the first week. Total 8 shillings. (Diary of Edward Alleyn).

1621. March 23rd. Dulwich College. London. Paid Goodman Claye 6d this week for dressing the hops. (Diary of Edward Alleyn).

1621. Session Roll. Robert Clay of St Andrews in Holborne cordwainer. £20 for surety of Robert Lockeys appearance at gaol. (Ref.- Middlesex County Records. Vol. 2.). - British History Online.

1621-25. Thomas Cley defendant concerning property in St Peter and Vincula. Tower of London. - Marshall v Cley. (TNA Ref.- C3/368/26).

1622. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith his apprentice Thomas Dare of Somerset has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1622. Theophillus Clay married Mary Douner 22nd Sept, at St Botolph Church. Bishopgate. London.

1623. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice Francis Penn for 9 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1624. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice John Newton for 9 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1624. Thomas Clay. Master Draper has apprentice Henry Wren from Durham. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Drapers).

1625. April 1st.  A Bill against Robert Clay of Saffronhill in St Andrews. Holborne. yeoman for not attending church for 3 months. (Ref.- Middlesex County Records Vol. 3.).- British History Online.

1625 - 26. Will of Denise Clay widow of South Lambeth sons Edmund, John, Robert and daughters Grace, Mary, Elizabeth. Proved 1634. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/165/589).

1626. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith his apprentice John Clay of Shropshire has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1626. June 9th. John Clay merchant of Stepney. London married Mary Cummon by licence. (Chester's Marriage Licences).

1626. Mr John Claye churchwarden for Mile End. (Ref.- Memorials of Stepney Parish page 193).

1627. Theophillus son of John and Grace Clay baptised 25th November at St Dunstan. Stepney. London.

1628. May 14th. Francis Clay citizen and grocer of London age 28 concerning tobacco from Virginia. (Ref.- C24/540Pt.2/59).

1629. Jan. 31st. Ordered - If Roger Clay and John Segar who are in the Sergeants custody upon complaint of John Glanvill Esq. for Breach of Privilege do repair unto the Clerk and enter into a Bond to attend the Committee for Privileges that they shall then be discharged. (Ref.- House of Lords Journal Vol.14). - British History Online.

1629. Edward Clay of Hoxton. Bricklayer listed as not going to church and John Clay gentleman of St Giles in the Fields. (Ref. - Middlesex Session Rolls County Records Vol.3). - British History Online.

1629. PCC Will of Samuel Clay of Batavia - his father is William Clay merchant taylor of London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/156).

1629. Richard Clay Master Goldsmith has an apprentice Charles Doe of Shropshire.  (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1630. Godfrey Clay. Master Cloth Worker has an apprentice Bestney Brookes for 8 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Cloth Workers).

1630. June 28th. Grant to  George Clay of St Martin in the Fields of lands and tenements in Dalton Piercy and Westwick in County Durham. (Lond. Metropoliton  Archives Ref.- COL/DD/01/052/001).

1631. May 28th. Expenses London to Virginia by Captain William Clayborn. For a great chest to pack clothes in for a maids passage shipped by Mr Cley charged on my account but she went not the voyage so to be reallowed to me. (TNA Ref.- HCA24/98/63A/C.)

1632-40. Benomi Clay. Vicar of St Michael. Wood Street. London. (Ref.- Guildhall Library.9539A/1).

1632. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith  has apprentice William Watkins from Shropshire for 8 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1632. Plate bought for the Earl of Leicester from Richard Clay. Goldsmith. (Kent History and Library Centre Ref.- U1500/E99).

1632. Aug. 8th. Receipt  and bills  of Sir Robert Sidney 2nd Earl of Leicester for £661.15s. for plate signed by Richard Clay. (Kent History and Library Centre Ref.- U1500/A14/7).

1633. Westminster Wills. John Clay. (Ref.- A iv 9).

1633. Roger Clay listed in The Ancient Vellum Book of The Honourable Artillery Company. London page 46.

1633. Bridewell Institution.London.  Brought to Court by Warrant. Jane Palmer and Mary Clay for nightwalkers. Palmer is an old customer. Clay is warned and fined. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1633. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith his apprentice John Newton has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1634. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith has apprentice Robert Watkins of Shotton. Shropshire. ( Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1634. Heralds Visitation of London. Richard Clay (With brother John) gives his parents as Richard Clay of London goldsmith and Sarah daughter of William Rogers of London goldsmith. His grandparents are George and Jane Clay of The Falls. Shropshire and great grandparents Richard and  Margery Clay of The Falls. Shropshire and great great grandfather Humfery Clay of The Falls in Shropshire. (Heralds Visitation 1634).

1634. Heralds Visitation of London. Thomas Clee of London. Brewer wife Martha (Flemming) - his sister Thomasin Clee married John Ward of Ilford. Essex. His father was Thomas Clee of Norton in Herefordshire wife Thomasin Harrison of London - descended from Clee of Ludlow. Shropshire. - Same Coat of Arms as Clay of Shropshire.

1634. Trial of Justice of a man to take place at Battersea, signed by Robert Claye preacher and 15 others. (History of Battersea).

1635. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice John Johnson from Redding. Berkshire. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1635. Wiliam Clay shoe maker of St Giles in the Fields. (Ref.- Middlesex County Records Vol.3). - British History Online.

1635. July 29th. Bridewell Institution Court. London. George Clay of St Sepulchers. London taken by the watch in the night in a suspected manner with Marie Swifte. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1635. George Clay patient admission at London Bethlam Hospital. (Ref.- BCB - 08A).

1636. March 23rd. The disposal of the pearls.- Mr Clay a goldsmith offered £1,800 for the whole parcel, and again at £2,000 and finally buys them all.  (Ref.- Court Book vol. 16 page 156).

1636. Sept. 18th. Will of Thomas Humfrey of Honiton. Devon bequests £150 to Master Roger Clay of London. (Wills and Admis. Goodwin Papers page 325).

1637. Richard Clay. Master Goldsmith his apprentice Charles Doe has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1637. Dec. Petition of Richard Clay goldsmith to the King. On petition of Richard Clay protection was granted for 1 year which will expire 16th March next. (Calendar State Papers Domestic vol. 374).

1637. Theophillus Clay married Jane Marriott 4th May St Botolph Church. Bishopgate. London.

1638. Richard Claye. Master Goldsmith has apprentice Francis Terry of Yetton. Shrops.( Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1638. John Claye of St Botolphs. Aldgate. (Ref.- Listed in Inhabitants of London 1638.).

1638. July 27th. Bridewell Institution Court. London. William Clay and 3 others sent in by Constable Wacot at St Bartholomew the Great. London. All vagrants. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1638. Mr Clay 2 houses in St Mary. Woolchurch. Rent £30. (Ref.- Inhabitants of London 1638). - British History Online.

1639. Jan. 10th. Court held at Bridewell Institution. London. William Clay sent in by Constable Farringdon by Warrant from St Morice Abbott for breaking a house. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1639. Bridewell Institution Court. London. William Clay sent in by Constable Walker at St Sepulchers. London. Clay was born in St Sepulchers parish, he has no legs and is a vagrant, rogue and cripple and a wicked liver. To be kept at labour with a glover at the parish charge till further order. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1640. James Smith. Apothecary was at dinner at the house of Mr Clay. Grocer or Druggist of Lombard Street. London. (Ref.- Calendar of State Papers Domestic 1640 Rolls Series).

1640. John Claye. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice John Richardson from Tilstocke. Shrops. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1641. Jan. 24th. Letter from Ireland to Mr Francis Clay in Lumber Street. Good news relating to the English Forces there. (Oxford University Ref. - OTA.A46936).

1641. Court Holden at Bridewell Institution. London.  William Clay set to work. Sent in by Constable Philpot. St Sepulchers. Taken wandering in the street and begging. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1641. PCC Will of Benoni Clay. Clerk of St Michael. Wood Street. London - wife Joan - brothers Robert Clay and Roger Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/185).

1642. April 20th. Two receipts by the Treasurer under arrangement between the King and Parliament for £800  from Roger Clay and 7 other factors of London. (Ref.- TNA Calander of State Papers).

1642. Roger Clay was a Captain in Colonel Philip Skyppon's  London Regiment in the Civil War and also in 1643. (Ref.- TNA Ref.- SP28/7/183).

1642. - 60. John Claye churchwarden of Stepney plaintiff against Richard Monke, subject bequest from Francis Adams to the poor of Spittle Hope. Stepney. (Chancery Proceedings vol. 3 Bundle 462).

1644. PCC Will of Elizabeth Clay widow of Roger Clay of London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/192).

1644. Francis Clay of Cordwayner Ward. London taxed. (Ref.- House of Lords Journal Vol.10). - British History Online.

1644. Francis Clay, Commissioner for Walbrooke Ward in the City of London to collect tax by Order of Parliament for raising forces for the defence of the Kingdom under the Command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. Knight. (Ref.- TNA. Acts and Oerdinances of the Interregnum) - BHO.

1646. William Clay. Clock and watchmaker employed Charles Duffa as apprentice.

1648. June 16th. Admon of Elizabeth Clay widow of the City of London. Probate to Margaret Broadwick alias Ward. (PCC Probate Records).

1648. John Clay. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice Richard Watkins from Shotton in Shrops. for 8 years. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1649. William Clay. Clock and watchmaker employed  George Fullum as apprentice.

1650. Mr John Clay churchwarden of Stepney and 1651 and 1654 for Mile End. Stepney. (Ref.- pages  196 to 206).

1652. Daniell Austin. Master Goldsmith has an apprentice Samuel Clay of London for 8 years son of Richard Clay citizen and Goldsmith of London. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1653. July 19th. Francis Clay. Warden of the Company of Grocers. (List of the Wardens of the Grocers Company 1345 - 1907).

1655. John Clay. Master Goldsmith his apprentice Richard Watkins has served his time. (Ref.- London Livery Company of Goldsmiths).

1656. William Clay clock maker on Kings Street. Westminster took part in a dispute which occurred in the Clock Makers Company. A very fine clock bears his inscription and address. (Ref.- History of Middlesex Vol. 2.). - British History Online.

Oliver Cromwell's pocket Watch made in 1645 by William Clay of King Street, Westminster, London. Note William's name inside. Sold at auction £180.000  Sept. 26th. 2021.

1657. PCC Will of John Clay. Silk Throwster of London. Wife Grace Clay. Son John Clay. His brother Timothy Clay. His sister Katherine Glawagon widow. His grandchildren Grace Penny, Elizabeth Brewer. Eizabeth Booth . (TNA Ref.- PROB11/264).

1657. Sept.1st. Richard Clay listed in The Ancient Vellum Book of The Honourable Artillery Company. London page 74.

1658. Dec.9th. Lease from the Mayor to Francis Clay citizen and grocer a tenement known by the sign of the "Bare and Morter"on the south side of Lombard St. (London Met. Ref.- COL/DD/01/099/009).

1659. PCC Will of Robert Clay. Haberdasher of London. To be buried near to his wife. Sons. Robert Clay and Edmund Clay, Daughter Elizabeth Clay. His brother Edmund Clay with wife Elizabeth. His sister Elizabeth. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/294).

1659. William Clay. Clock and watchmaker employed Arthur Dove as apprentice.

1662-1677. Court of Orphans. City of London. Anne Clay widow of Richard Clay citizen and draper. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- CLA/002/02/01/0965).

1662. Hearth Tax. Samuel Clay of St Mary Abchurch Precinct taxed on 4 hearths. (TNA Ref.- E179).

1662. Heath Tax. John Clay of Alhallowes the Great taxed on 4 hearths. (TNA Ref.- E179).

1663.  Bridewell Institution Court. John Clay intended to be an apprentice to William Collyer in this hospital now being incapeable  of learning any trade  to be sent home to his mother. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1664. Hearth Tax. Elizabeth Clay of St Margarets Court. Westminster taxed on 4 hearths. (TNA Ref.- E179).

1665. Dec.14th. Admon of Bridget Clay widow of St Michael Bassishaw. London. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- DL/AL/C/007/MS09898/001/008).

1666. Edmond Clay Commissioner for Poll Tax for the Borough of Southwarke. (Ref.- Statutes of the Realm.Vol.5.). - British History Online.

1666. Hearth Tax. William Clay of Piccadillie taxed on 8 Hearths. (Ref.- The National Archives.London Hearth Tax. E179.).

1666. Hearth Tax. Peter Clay. St Botolphs Covent Garden Precinct taxed on 2 Hearths. (Ref.- National Archives - London Hearth Tax. E179.). - British History Online.

1666. Hearth Tax. John Clay. St Botolph. Aldgate. Houndsditch Precinct taxed on 1 Hearth. (Ref.-TNA - London Hearth Tax. E179.). - British History Online.

1666. Hearth Tax.  Stephen Cley.  St Andrews. Holborne. 2 Hearths. (Ref.- British History Online).

1666. Hearth Tax. Benjamin Claie of Hackney taxed 4d. (Ref. British History Online).

1666. Soon after the Great Fire of London the site number 17 was in possession of Richard Clay for whom a foundation was surveyed in Sept. 1670. This measured 30 feet 6 inches from east to west and 19feet 9 inches from north to south at St Mildred Poultry. London. (Ref.- PC2023).

1667. John Clay. Woodmonger of White Friars. - Merchants Coin. (Ref.- Museum of London). - See Home Page.- Clay Currency.

1667. Feb. 4th. Ordered that John Clay be sent for in the custody of the Sergeant of Arms attending this House or his Deputy for his contempt in the Breach of Privilege of this House in seizing and detaining the coach of Henry Brunckard Esq a member of this House. (Ref.- House of Commons Journal Vol.8).

1668. April 5th. In the Provincial Chapter held at London the very Rev. Father Daniel Clay was made Provincial. (The English Franciscan Nuns and Friars 1618 - 1761  page 38).

1668. City of London.  John Clay. Master Dyer. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- COL/CHD/FR/01/002/021/h/2).

1668. Richard Cley. Master Draper. Corporation of London. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- COL/CHD/FR/01/002/182/f/z).

1669. Anthony Wiltdon is apprentice of Edmund Clay of London. Haberdasher. (London Metropoliton Archives CLC/L/HA/C/011).

1669. Oct. 7th. At the General Quarter Sessions Peter Clay of Gravell Lane in the parish of St Botolph's. Aldgate had a pension of 30 shillings as a maimed soldier but on examination the court decided the pension was too small in respect of his wounds and great age. He was awarded a further 20 shillings a year. (Ref.- Quarter Sessions).

1669. April 7th.  List of Passengers. Timothy Clay sailed from London to Barbados. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1669. July 28th. Mortgage. John Clay of Mile End Green to Rachel Wilmer a meadow called Little Downes in Mile End. (London Met Ref.- COL/DD/01/150/004 +005).

1669. Nov. 8th. Letter of Attorney by George Jones of St Andrews parish Holborn. London for John Clay of London druggist to collect annuities under a Bond of £200. (Coventry Archives. PA17/85/1).

1669-73. Members of the Livery. Richard Cley. (History of the Worshipful Company of Drapers of London page 456).

1670-71. March 2nd.  Inventory of Francis Claye gent of St Martin in the Fields. Trafalgar Square. Westminster. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- DL/AM/P1/02/1671/025).

1671. John Clay. Groom of the Great Chamber. Royal Household Staff. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1672. Dec. 23rd.  John Clay has a messuage at Mile End Green. (Hertfordshire Archives Ref.- 83786).

1673. March 5th. Marriage of Elizabeth Clay of All Hallows the Great spinster age about 22 with consent of her father John Clay citizen and Dyer at All Hallows to Thomas Ruck of St Magnus the Martyr citizen and Girdler bachelor age about 29. ( Ref.- Register of the Archbishop of Canterbury).

1674. Will of Richard Clay. Draper of St Mildred. Poutney. London. Wife Anne. Son Richard Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/344/465).

1675. April 22nd. Bargain and Sale  to Alexander Clay citizen and mercer of London and Frances his wife. 11 lands in the parish of Ruislip. London at Eastcote Burned Oak. Roxbourne. London fot the sum of £90. (Ref.- London Metropolitan Archives. Swakeley's Estate. Ickenham. - ACC/0085/092).

1676. Edmund Clay. - The Golden Falcoln in Holborn. - Merchants Coin. (Ref.- Museum of London). - See Home Page.- Clay Currency.

1676. Will of Edmund Clay. Haberdasher of London. Wife Elizabeth, sons Stephen, Arthur, Edmund, Robert, brother Robert. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/350).

1676. John Clay of Mile End Green London gent concerning a piece of land south of the road from Whitechapel to Stradford Bowe lying North before John Clay's house. (Herts Archives - DE/M1/83787).

1677. Samuel Clay of Lawrence Poun Lane.Merchant. (Ref.- The London Directory of 1677).

1677. Dec. 9th. John Clay son of Samuel Clay merchant and Mary his wife was born in Lawrence Pountneys Lane near Cannon Street. London and registered in the Quakers Register at London. (TNA Ref.- RG6/0498).

1680. William Clay was apprenticed to Jeremy Gregory Goldsmith and Watchmaker of London and was admitted to the Clockmakers Company in 1687. Ref.- - Book.- Clock and Watchmakers).

1683. Sept. 4th. Lawrance Clay from London age 21 agrees to go with Joseph Doyne of London merchant to Maryland aboard the ship Mary. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MR/E/073).

1688. Feb. 6th. Lease. Three Freehold messuages in Mill end Green bequethed  by John Clay to cozen John Booth in a Will  dated 22nd July 1684.  (Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies 83789).

1688. Sedgwick Clay age 16 son of Richard Clay of London admitted to Trinity College Cambridge June 13th 1688.

1691 - 1701. Richard Clay junior warden. 1719 - 45 Richard Clay warden. (History of the Worshipful Company of Drapers of London page 456).

1692. Will of Samuel Clay merchant of St Lawrence Pountney. City of London. Wife Elizabeth formely Belford. Daughters Elizabeth and Mary Clay. His brothers William, Nathaniel and Robert. His sisters Sarah and Hannah. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/410/14).

1692. Will of Ann Clay widow of London. Sons Thomas Clay and Sedgwick Clay. Daughters Mary Clay, Susanna Gilbert, Margaret Simmons. Her sister Susanna Sedgwick widow. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/409).

1693 / 94. Thomas Clay of St Andrew. Holborne taxed £2. (Ref.- Rose and Crown Court 2nd Book). - Centre for Metropolitan History.London.

1693 / 94. William Clay taxed £1-6-0. City of London. (Ref.- Centre Metropolitan History London). 

1693 / 94. Richard Clay taxed £10. City of London. (Ref.- Centre for Metropolitan History. London).

1694. John Clay late Collector of Excise in North Wales paid money into the Excise Office.London. (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books Vol.10.). - British History Online.

1694. Court of Orphans City of London. Elizabeth widow of Humphrey Clay citizen and merchant tailor with 4 orphans Ann, Elizabeth, Mary and William. (London Met. Ref.- CLA/002/02/01/2332).

1694. Nov. 28th. Indenture / Mortgage to Elizabeth Clay of the City of London widow of lands at Maxstoke in Watrwickshire for £300. (Warwickshire Archives Ref.- CR2981/2/2/95-96).

1695. Will of John Clay. Grocer of London. Wife Mary. Land given to him by his mother Elizabeth Clay. Brother in Law Richard Draper husband of his sister. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/428).

1695. Aug. 15th. Marriage Licence. John Clay married Mary Ambrott. (Ref.- London Marriage Licences).

1696. Sentence of John Clay of Saint Andrew. Undershaft.London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/433).

1697. Oct. 22nd. Middlesex Sessions. Henry Lawley accuses Stephen Clay and 2 others of assault and robbery at the house of William Wells. (London Metropoliton. Ref.- MJ/SP/1697/12/017).

1697. Oct. 25th. Middlesex Sessions. Stephen Clay of Bloomsbury. London denies assault and robbery at the house of William Wells. ( London Metropoliton Archives Ref.-  MJ/SP/1697/12/018).

1699. John Clay. Groom of the Buttery. Wages £2. 13. 4. Royal Household Staff. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1700. Spitalfields Rate Book. Isaac Clay. Wentworth Street. Rate 6d. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- STE/101).

1702. Servants Wages - John Clay groom at His Majesty's Stables - Wages and Board. £47-6s-10d. (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books Vol.17.). - British History Online.

1702. Royal Household. John Clay. Groom of the Buttery - Board and wages £2-13s-4d. (Ref.- Queen Annes Civil List. Calendar of Treasury Books Vol.27). - British History Online.

1704. Will of George Clay. Goldsmith of London. His father Mr George Clay of Cambridge. The children of his brother Felix Clay.- Felix, Frances, Samuel, and George Clay. Bequests to Calvert Clay and John Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/478/531).

1708. Richard Clay. Yeoman of the Guard. Royal Household Staff. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1708. Stephen Clay and others. Defendants in a court case concerning debts in London. - Gibbs v Tryan. (TNA Ref.- C6/353/19).

1711. Will of Stephen Clay of Inner Temple.London. Mother Elizabeth Clay. Cousin Robert Clay. (TNA Ref.-PROB11/524/441).

1711. May 4th. London. Alice Clay widow of John Clay is come lately into the parish of All Hallowes with her 4 children Anne about 14 years, Alice about 10 years, Mary about 4 years and Elizabeth  she was removed into the parish of St Michael Royal said to be the place of the last settlement of Mary. (Parish Records).

1711. Sarah Cley of London plaintiff v Attorney General on behalf of H.M. Commissioners of Salt Duty. (Ref.- Chancery Proceedings).

1713. John Clay. Groom of the Royal Household. (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books. Vol. 27). - British History Online.

1713. Will of Hugh Clay of St Nicholas.Cole Abbey.London. Wife Priscilla Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/531/78).

1714. Will of Thomas Clay. Mercer of Ludgate Hill.London. No Clay's mentioned in Will. Leaves everything to Arabella Willmot. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/543/56).

1715. Samuel Clay. Organ Blower of His Majesty's Chapel at St James Palace. London.- Royal Household Staff.  (Ref.- Parker 22).

1716. May 19th. Middlesex Session. Eliza Clay ordered to hard labour for a fortnight at the House of Correction. (London Metropoliton Archives. MJ/SP/1716/05).

1716. London. Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. The Patent of Charles Clay. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- CLC/L/CD/E/004/MS03952).

1716. Mr Richard Clay. Committee of the Whig Club. Conservatives. London. (PC2023).

1717. Oct. 3rd. Book. Reports of the Judges of Court Cases. Printed and for sale at London booksellers including F. Clay price£1.  (Ref. PC2023).

1718. Will of Thomas Clay. Woolman of St Ann. Blackfriars. London. Daughter Susanna Clay. Brother William Clay. Sister in Law Susanna Bowyer. - Requests to be buried in the Quaker Burial Ground. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/562/1).

1718. Feb. 25th. Royal Warrant. Joseph Clay weaver of the parish of St Botolphs. Aldgate  was at Mile End to see the regiment pass by on their return from Newmarket last October when he was thrown down by one of the Grenadiers and had his leg broke and an arm disabled by the coach running over him, through the accident he is rendered  incapable to work and maintain his wife and children. - To him £20 pension for life from 1st January last and also £50 imediately by Royal Warrant. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1718. Dec. 9th. Catalogues of Books for sale may be had  from various London establishments including Mr Clay at Temple Bar Without. (Ref.- The Post Boy newspaper page 2).

1720. Charles Clay. Clock maker moved to London from Flockton in Yorkshire and had a shop on Cecil Street opposite St Marys Church on the Strand. He became Clock Maker to the Royal Family.

1720. March. Samuel Clay convicted at London sentenced to be transported to America. Ship. Honour.

1721. Document. Thomas Clay of Southwark. St Saviour butcher. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- DW/PA/05/1721/037).

1722. Will of Richard Clay. Draper of London. Wife Mary. Sons Richard Clay, Wharton Clay, Willoughby Clay, Thomas Clay. Daughters. Mary Clay, Sarah Clay, Elizabeth Mitchel. Son in Law John Mitchel. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/584/224).

1723. Nov. 27th. City of London Court Sessions.  Martha Clay of New Fish Street wife of Richard Clay oilman. ( London Met.Ref.- CLA/047/LR/02/04/028/004/082 7 + 8).

1724. Deed. Elizabeth Clay left £63 -17s-6d to the Workhouse at Clerkenwell belonging to the people called Quakers. (Ref.- Notebook of the Steward of the Quaker Workhouse). - British History Online.

1725. Oct. 26th. Thomas Clay late of the parish of St Sepulchre's. London. Victualler. Prisoner in Wood Street Compter. Insolvent Debtor. (London Gazette page 4).

1726. July 20th. Deed relating to the Will of Joshua Lomax mentions Richard Clay of St Magnus. London oilman and Martha his wife, Martha  being one of the daughters of the late Joshua Lomax and Ruth his wife of Childwick. Bury esq. (Bedfordshire Archives Services Ref.- AD1584).

1728. Jan. 15th. Charles Clay inhabitant of St Mary le Strand and others concerning the poor rate being too high. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/1728/01)

1728. May 11th. Will of Sarah Silvester (nee Clay) of a house at the Tower of London widow of Thomas Silvester (formeley of Ecclesfield. Yorks, property in Mexborough. Yorkshire). Brothers Hezekiah Clay, Henry Clay, Samuel Clay, Jerimiah Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/665/161).

1728. Book.- Method of Improving Estates by Batty Langley of Twickenham printed for Francis Clay at The Rible. London. ( Auction at Chirk Castle. Wrexham. Lot 590 ).

1731. Jan.18th. This day published. - Milton's Paradise Lost a new edition printed for Francis Clay and 4 others. (Ref.- London Gazette number 7057).

1731. January. Seven Shillings paid to Clay the Bookseller in London for a book of plays and Roman History. (Ref.- PC2023).

1731. St James Palace gatehouse bears upon its roof the great clock dated AD 1731 inscribed with the name of Clay clock maker to George 11. (Ref.- Old and New London Vol.4.). British History Online.

1731. Percival son of John and Anne Clay born Aug. 1st and baptised Aug. 8th. St Martin in the Fields. Westminster. London.

1731. Sept. 15th. The Committee for Letting Lands intend to let several properties including a messuage adjoining the Magpie Tavern in occupation of Mr Felix Clay. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).

1734. Dec.14th. Mary Bowman a prisoner was capitally convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing a gold ring and money the property of Pearle Clay. (Newcastle Courant Newspaper).

1735. Elizabeth Clay. Christmas Bounty of £20. Royal Household Staff. (Ref.- Parker 22).

1736. Willoughby Clay merchant of London plaintiff - Court Case. (TNA Ref.- C11/1530/6).

1736. Feb. 24th. Bond of Richard Whittingham groom and Martha Clay bride. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- CLC/199/TD/011/MS09772/015/044).

1736. Dec. 23rd. Thomas Clay with two others were committed to Newgate Gaol  for breaking into a house on Upper Church Lane. White Chapel and stealing pewter and other goods. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1737. April 7th. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has this week been graciously pleased to order fifty pounds to be paid to Mr Charles Clay for shares in the sale of his musical clock. (Raffle). - (Stamford Mercury).

1737. June 16th. Mr Clay's fine musical clock lately raffled was won by Mr Hayley. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).

1737. Oct. 22nd. Bridewell Institution. London. Admitted John Clay of St Pauls. Covent Garden. Westminster. Surety by Mr Isaac Clay. Jeweller. Craven St. The Strand. (Ref. - Parker 22).

1738. March 2nd. On Thursday last Mr Clay entertained their Royal Highness the Prince and Princess of Wales with his musical machine at their Royal Highness house in St James Square and after having heard the beautiful strains of music was graciously pleased. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1738. May 16th. Abraham Clay of  Hanover Square. St George Parish. London. Gentleman concerning a lease of land and premises being part of a field known as Hay Hills situated on the east side of a new street called Hyde Park Place. (Ref.- City of Westminster Records 2254/252/01).

1738. May 18th. Newspaper Report. - Mr Francis Clay an eminent Bookseller at Temple Bar, a sincere, worthy,honest man. Last Monday died at his lodgings. (Newcastle Courant Newspaper).

1739. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. Mr Lowther is to pay Mr Clay the clock maker £13-2s-0d in full of all his demands for looking after and repairing the Treasury clock 1721 March 25th to 1725 Aug.18th or any time after. (Calendar of Treasury Books Vol.4). - BHO.

1739. Feb.20th. Mortgage and land transfer in the parish of St George. Hanover Square. Witness Abraham Clay. (Pembrokeshire Archives Ref.- HDX/48/113 + 114).

1739. March 6th. Newspaper Report.- Died on Monday last at his house in the Strand the ingenious Mr Clay the maker of several musical clocks. 3 days before he died he ordered a musical clock which unfinished had cost him about 20 years work to be destroyed and broke into pieces. (Derby Mercury).

1739. Will of Charles Clay. Watchmaker of St Mary le Strand. - Wife Sarah. His brother Thomas Clay his sister Sarah Pitts wife of Richard Pitts. His Nephew Richard son of Isaac Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/701/89).

1739. June 28th. Yesterday the raffle for Mr Clay's fine musical clock was determined at Hickford's Great Room in Brewster Street. London. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).

1739. Whitehall Treasury Chambers. Mr Lowther is to pay out of the Kings money the sum of £160 for the great clock and all its furniture set up in the Lords Room here at the Treasury to Mrs Clay widow of Mr Clay who made the same. (Treasury Minute Book.XXV111 p267).

1739. Feb. 20th. Marriage Licence. Ralph Clay and Elizabeth Habersham. (Ref.- Dioceses of The Province of Canterbury).

1740. Oct. 19th. James son of Ralph and Elizabeth Clay baptised at St Botolph. Bishopsgate. London).

1741. April. Elizabeth Clay alias Johnson convicted at London and sentenced to be transported to America. Ship. Mediterranean.

1741. Richard Clay. Oilman of Fishstreet Hill. London. Plaintiff at Court of Chancery. Clay v Priestley. (TNA Ref.- C11/1570/26).

1741. Nov. 17th. Abraham Clay gentleman of St George. Hanover Square. Middlesex. Diocese of London. (London Metrpolitan Archives Ref.- DL/AM/PW/1745/054).

1741. Nov.17th. Will of Abraham Clay bequests property to his wife Ruth including a house in Hyde Park Street also premises in Mount Street. Should Ruth become deceased the premises in Hyde Park Street are bequested to  Elizabeth Clay his sister and the messuage in Mount Street to his other sister Ann Smith formely Clay of  Hanover Square. Widow. (City of Westminster Records.2254/252/02).

1741. Dec.10th. London at the Old Bailey two prisoners were capitally convicted for robbing James Clay on the Kings Highway of a pair of silver buckles etc. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper)

1742. May 4th. Whitehall Treasury Chambers.- Mrs Clay's petitions for an allowance for keeping in order the Treasury Clock in their Lordships room which was made by her late husband. The Secretaries agree with her for £4 per annum for this service to be paid by Mr Lowrther. - (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers Vol.5.). - British History Online.

1742. Newspaper Advertisment by Mrs Clay concerning her lat husbands musical clock on display at her house one shilling entry to view the same. (Ref.- London Newspaper.

1743. Richard Clay oilman of Fish Street Hill. London plaintiff and Martha his wife daughter of Joshua and Ruth Lomax.- Court case Holmden v Lomax. (TNA Ref.- C11/1584/36).

1743. Jan. 29th. Courtcase. William Clay of Without Aldgate said the prisoner (James Roberts) came to me and brought one of the forks and asked me if it was silver, I said yes and asked him how he came by them and he said he had found them. I said these things are certainly stolen. He said if I did not buy them he would sell them elsewhere. I later found out the items were advertised stolen and took the constable to his house. The prisoner had assaulted and robbed Thomas Dell and stole a leather bag containing one dozen silver forks and other silverware. The prisoner was sentenced to death.  (Old - Bailey Records Ref.- t17430223-3).

1743. March 3rd. London. Yesterday died at his house near Tothil Fields. Westminster. James Clay Esq a gentleman possessed of a considerable estate in Kent. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1743. March 17th. Yesterday a fire broke out at Mr Clay's a tobacconist in St John Street near Hicks Hill which entirely consumed the same. Mr Clay and his wife were out of town and their sister and maid servant with much difficulty escaped perishing in the flames by getting out of the upstairs window without their clothes. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1743. March. March 17th. A fire broke out in the cellar of Mr Samuel Clay a tobacconist and snuff maker near Hicks Hill in St John Street. He set out of town the morning before to see his wife who is ill in the country and left a relation with his apprentice Maid in care of the house. It was first discovered by the apprentice who heard the cracking of wood and smelt the fire but had not had time to save either the shop books or money. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).

1743. June 1st. Transfer of land in parish of St George. Hanover Square. Witness. Abraham Clay. (Pembrokeshire Archives Ref.- HDX/48/116 - 117).

1744. Mr Lowther to pay Mrs Clay £4 for a years looking after the clock in the Treasury - Lords Room. (Ref.- Treasury Minute Book XXX p12 - 14). - British History Online.

1745. £4 to Widow Clay for looking after the clock in the Treasury Lords Room and the clock in the waiting room at the Treasury for one year to 1745 Ladyday. (Ref.- Treasury Minute Book XXX p140 - 141). - British History Online.

1745. Sept.10th. This day the Merchants of the City of London gave humble address in support of His Majesty. - Long list of names including Richard Clay. (London Gazette page 1).

1746. Last Sunday died Mrs Smith worth £70,000. Mr Deputy Clay of Fish Street Hill appointed sole executor. (Stamford Mercury).

1747. Richard Clay executed at Tyburn. London. (Ref.- PC2023).

1747. Jan. 28th. Orders and instructions to Samuel Harrison, Henry Parsons and Willoughby Clay regarding Supercargoes of the Prince of Wales bound for Canton. (British Library. E/3/109. ff296 - 301).

1749. Will of Willoughby Clay. Druggist of London.  Mrs Martha Clay wife of my brother Richard Clay, nephew Richard Clay, niece Martha Clay. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/773).

1757. Richard Clay merchant of London co owner of a ship called the Worcester with a crew of 99 and manned by 26 guns. (TNA Ref.- HCA26/7/3).

1757. John Clay baker of Bishop Gate Street. London plaintiff with others against Sarah Parsons widow. (TNA Ref.- C11/219/13).

1757. Lime Street. London. Taxed Elizabeth Clay for a shop. 16 pennies. (Tax Records 1692 - 1932).

1757. Tower. City of London. Taxed. James Clay. Warehouse Keeper for his patent £10 and for his perquesites by the same Office £10. (Tax Records 1692 - 1932).

1757. George Clay of Nottingham Place. Marlebone. London was born 1757 son of William Clay of the City of London. Merchant and Ship owner married in 1784 to Mary daughter of Richard Moorsom of Whitby. Yorkshire. He died at Fulwell Lodge. Twickenham. Middlesex in 1836. His portrait in oils is in the possession of Sir Athur Temple Felix Clay his grandson. (Ref.- Visitation of England and Wales).

1758. Oct. 21st. Lost last Tuesday evening in or near Abingdon Berkshire. A silver watch and chain with the makers name on it  C. Clay. London. - Reward offered. (Oxford Journal).

1759. Feb.19th.  The Honourable Society of Ancient Britons are to meet in St Brides Church. Fleet Street. Steward James Clay. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 1).

1761. Feb. 16th. Corporation of London. Aldgate widening of crossroads concerning Felix Clay in Poor Jury Lane. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/CCS/PL/02/160).

1761. May. 9th. Old Bailey Court. Charles Spruce stole a large quantity of silk from a shop near St Clement's Church in the Strand. Andrew Miller and Elizabeth Clay were cast for 14 years Transportation for receiving part of the goods well knowing them to have been stolen. (Jackson's Oxford Journal page 2).

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

1762. Middlesex Sessions. Samuel Clay concerning a disorderly house in St Andrew. Holborn. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/1762/05/026).

1762 Aug. 24 th. Richard Clay is an Alderman in London. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 2).

1763. July 19th. Buried. William Clay. Register of St Peter's at Paul's Wharf. London.

1763. Aug. 22nd. Richard Lomax Clay and Martha his daughter were beneficiars in the Will of John Papillon of New Broadstreet. London and Richard Clay the Elder was Executor. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/891/177).

1764. John Clay of St Giles  in the Fields concerning a Lease  of a new street called Piercey Street. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- 0/312/018).

1764. Will of John Clay. Baker of Saint Ethelburga. London. Sons  Richard, William, Joseph, John , daughters Betty and Susan. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/897).

1765. May 20th. Silk Weavers Rebellion. On Wednesday last a mob of upwards of a thousand men and women assembled in Bloomsbury Square armed with stones in order to destroy the windows of a certain house in that place which they were prevented from doing by the good conduct of Mr Clay High Constable of Holbourn Division with the Peace Officers. (Salisbury and Winchester Journal).

1765. July 22nd. Police Office. Bow St. London. James Hayes to prison for robbery of watches including a metal watch in a Shagreen Case  with makers name Charles Clay. (Public Advertiser page 1).

1765. September. Registration. Thomas Clay of the "Crown and Still" Clare Street. St Clement Danes.(London Metropoliton Ref.- WR/LV/83/151).

1766. May 3rd. Thursday morning Mr Clay High Constable of Holborn Division with his officers attended at Paddington in order to prevent the riots usually committed at that place on the first day of May and by their vigilance not the least disorder happened. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 3).

1766. Oct. 3rd. List of London businesses. Clay and Agutter. £10.10 shillings is attributed to them. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 3).

1766. Nov. 4th. Yesterday Mr Clay  the High Constable of Holborn Division  issued a precept to the Petty Constables and Headboroughs to attend this day at noon with their long staves in High Street. St Giles where Eleanor Doyle and Catherine Nourse are to stand on the pillory for keeping disordely houses. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 3)

1766. Dec. 12th.  Messrs Lowe, Griffin and Clay in a list of London businesses, mentions a payment of £10. 10 shillings. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser page 3).

1767. July 31st. Court Case at the Guildhall. Messrs Lowe, Griffin and Clay eminent Ribbon Weavers were plaintiffs against a Silk Throwster. The verdict was given for the plaintiffs. (Derby Mercury).

1767. Will of Richard Clay. Staymaker of Saint James Dukes Place. London. Brother in Law, Andrew Booth, Sister in Law, Hannah Foreside.  (TNA Ref.- PROB11/926).

1768. Dec. 7th. Yesterday two mobs met at Kensington and came to blows four men were killed and others injured. Mr Clay the High Constable had his arm broke. (Kentish Gazette).

1769. Feb. 7th. William Smith of Methley in Yorkshire was pulled down from his horse by a man and woman and cruelly beaten and robbed of a silver watch, makers name Charles Clay in the Strand. London. Number 782. Reward offered. (Leeds Intelligencer).

1769. Feb. 7th. The Riot at Brentford. The surgeon said that blows caused Mr Clarke's death. Mr Samuel Clay. High Constable deposed other paticulars concerning the riot in which he was himself beaten down twice and saw the tall prisoner McQuirk beating the said man which he took to be a gentlemans servant. (Ref.- Leeds Intelligencer and Yorkshire General Advertiser page 4) .

1769. Feb.15th. Samuel Clay. Gent. High Constable of Holborn Division sent out orders to the Headboroughs of the town. (Kentish Gazette).

1769. April 6th. London trial of one McQuirk who's attack and bludgeon on the arm of Mr Clay High Constable in a riot at the election caused him to be disabled. (Archer's Bath Chronicle page 2).

1769. August. Samuel Clay. High Constable of Ossulston requests payment of expenses  incurred by him in the recent Parliamentary Elections. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/P/138).

1769. Died at Islington Jacob Harvey JP for Middlesex who was married to Mary daughter of Samuel Clay the wealthy Quaker merchant. (Register of Scholars of the Merchant Tailors School).

1769. Charles Clay. Vicar of Chapel Bishops Palace. Fulham. London. (Ref.- Guild Hall Library 9548. Episcopal Act Book).

1769. August. William Clay convicted at London sentenced to be transported to America.  Ship. Douglas.

1769. Dec. 7th. Removal Order. Ann Clay age 48 pauper from St Mary's White Chapel to the parish of St Martin in the Fields. (London Metrpolitan Archives Ref.-  MJ/SP/1769/12/028).

1770. Middlesex Sessions. The complaint and charge of Samuel Clay against James Waller presented to the Grand Jury. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MJ/M/C)

1770. March 28th. To be sold by auction by order of the Assignees of Mr John Clay. Tyrsmith a bankrupt. A substantial well built house north side of Seymour St near Portman Sq. (Public Advertiser p 4).

1770. Oct. 9th.  London Marriage. Mr James Blanchard an eniment engraver on Porter Street to Miss Nancy Clay of Brewer Street. Golden Square. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser page 2).

1771. Jan. 8th. Last night a Press Gang went into the White Horse Inn in Middle Row. Holborn and behaved in a riotous manner but on appearance of Mr Clay the High Constable they dispersed. (Ref.,-     ---- The Leeds Intelligencer and Yorkshire  General Advertiser page 2).

1771. Jan. 22nd. Saturday morning died at Kentish Town. London one Martha Clay a Milk Carrier aged 105 years. She was in London with her pails the preceeding day and made no complaint of illnes till within a few hours of her death. (Ref.- The Leeds Intelligencer and Yorkshire General Advertiser page 1).

1772. James Clay of Lambeth cockfeeder. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- DW/PA/05/1772/007).

1772. June 6th. Elizabeth wife of Philip Clay indicted on the prosecution of Jane Jarmaine for an assault. 2 men of Bethnall Green stand Bail. (London Metropoliton Archives MJ/SP/1772/06/006).

1773. April. Middlesex Sessions.  Samuel Clay list of expenses for inspecting the conduct of Spitalfield weavers. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/1773/04/103).

1773. Registration. William Clay of the "Coach and Horses" Conduit  Street / Little Street. St George Hanover Square. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- WR/LV/89/029).

1775. Oct.10th. Oath to His Majesty. - Long list of Londoners names including Richard Clay. (London Gazette page 1).

1776. March. Job Clay joined Captain James Cook's ship "Resolution", he received punishment 3 times whilst aboard ship. - 12 lashes on 16th July 1777 for neglect of duty, 6 lashes on 7th Feb. 1778 for neglect of duty, 12 lashes on 1st June 1779 for insolence. He was baptised at St Mary. Stratford Bow. London. 23rd June 1734. (Ref.- ADM36/8048).

1775. Oct. 24th.  Old Bailey. John Clay makes a statement against Thomas Green who is charged with counterfeiting  coins. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- OB/SP/1775/12/003).

1776. June 13th. Groom. Mathew Clay widower tailor of St Saviour. Southwark. - Bride Mary Martin of St Martin in the Fields. (London Met Ref.- DW/MP/091/062).

1776. October. Middlesex Sessions. Samuel Clay accused of wilful and corrupt perjury. Two London tradesmen stand his bail. (Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/1776/10/039).

1777. March 14th. John Clay of Smithfield Barrs. Hop Merchant. (Ref.- PC2023).

1777. June 13th. To be Let. A messuage or tenement on the west side of Moorfields with a shop and building now or lately occupied by Mr James Clay in the City of London.  (Public Advertiser page 3).

1777. Sept. 17th. Tickets for plays at the Theatre Royal in Haymarket can be had from Mr Clay's. Cabinet Maker in Princess Street.  Soho. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser page 1).

1777. Sept. 24th. To be sold by Auction. The valuable and curious stock in trade of Mr Thomas Clay. Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer deceased. At his late dwelling house the Scenographical Warehouse. Pincess Street. Soho consisting of the most fashionable taste. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser Newspaper  page 3).

1777. Oct. 17th. Old Bailey Court. Henry Parkinson for robbery of 8 bobbins containing 4 ounces of Black Dounce Silk the property of Richard Clay. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser newspaper page 2).

1777. Will of Ralph Clay. Warehouse Keeper of George Yard. Tower Hill. London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1032).

1778. Will of Felix Clay. Goldsmith of London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1041).

1778. William Clay, Mary Clay, Ann Clay and Edward Clay children of Edward and Mary Clay ordered to be removed from the parish of St James. Clerkenwell to the parish of St Sepulchre. ( London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/1778/04/045).

1778. June 25th.  About 148 Hogsheads of Prize Tobacco for sale at Garraway's Coffee House in Exchange Alley. London. Samples may be seen at Mr Clay's Warehouse. (Ref.- Public Advertiser page 4).

1780. April 15th. London. Richard Clay is one of  the Directors of the Bank. (Oxford Journal).

1780.  R. Clay. Vintry Ward. St Martins. male servants 3. (List of persons who paid tax on servants).

1780. May 4th. St Mary at Lambeth. Groom. Wm. Selwood of St Giles in the Fields bachelor. - Bride Ann Clay widow of St Mary at Lambeth. (London Met Archives Ref.- DW/MP/107/040).

1780. July 29th. To be let. A genteel house in Deddington county Oxford with 2 acres of land. Enquire - Messrs Loveday and Clay. Oilmen. Smithfield Bars. London. (Ref.- Jackson's Oxford Journal p 3).

1780. Aug. 8th. Inhabitants of London giving thanks to the King for protection. - long list of names including John Clay. (London Gazette page 1).

1780. Nov.14th. Bankrupt. Thomas Clay of Theobolds Road. London. Whitesmith. (Leeds Iintelligencer).

1780. Nov.16th. Buried. Margaret Clay aged 36 years. Register of St Benedict and St Peter. Paul's Wharf. London.

1781. Aug. 20th. Lost between Salisbury and Amebury on Monday last a silver watch makers name Clay. London 352 having a china face. Half guinea reward. (Salisbury and Winchester Journal).

1781. Nov. 27th. Lost on Thursday by a gentleman a gold watch, makers name Charles Clay .London. 2 guineas reward. (Leeds Intelligencer).

1783. Jan. 4th. Court Case. William Clay was in the Two Blue Posts Inn in Cockpit Alley. Drury Lane and fell asleep and the waiter stole his watch and chain. William Hubbard another waiter saw him take the watch and next day went to Mr Clay and told him. The prisoner was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months hard labour. (Old Bailey Records Ref.- t17830604-58).

1783. April 1st. Letter to His Majesty from the Merchants and Traders of London presented to the King by Messrs Ingram, Strachan and Clay regarding trade with North America. List of names including Richard Clay. (London Gazette page 1).

1784. Oct. 23rd. Elizabeth Clay and 4 others prosecute Nicholas Burgrell and his wife for assaulting and abusing parish apprentices in St George. Hanover Square. (London Metropoliton Archives . Ref.- ------ MJ/SP/1784/10/100).

1785. May 20th. Bankrupt. David Clay late of Friday Street.London. Gauze Weaver, Dealer and Chapman. (Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1785. Sept. 1st. Lease by John Wedge of Packington. Warwicks gent to William Clay and Richard Smith of London silkmen and co-partners of a messuuage on the south side of Earl Street. Coventry. (Coventry Archives and Research Centre Ref.- PA2770/28/18).

1786. April 15th. Subscribers of the Charity School  will dine at Paul's Head Tavern in Cateaton Street. Tickets 5 shillings. Steward Mr Ralph Clay. (Ref.- The Times newspaper page 1).

1787. James Clay of London hairdresser has apprentice William Jennings jnr of Reading. Berkshire. (Ref .- Berkshire  Archives Services  D/QR22/5/5/24).

1787. February. Wiliiam Clay convicted at the Quarter Sessions  for stealing 9 silk handkerchiefs value 39 shillings. Grounds for clemency for young age. Initial sentence of death respited following an earlier report to 7 years transportation. (TNA Ref.- HO/47/9/12).

1787. March 1st. Yesterday at the Old Bailey William Clay a boy of about 13 years of age was convicted for stealing in the shop of Walter Davis nine silk handkerchiefs. (Hereford Journal).

1778. Sir Thomas Rawlinson knight and Alderman of London his daughter Caroline Frances married Richard Clay esq. (Ref.- A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of Peerage).

1784. April 15th. Richard Clay is one of the Directors of the Bank of England. London. (Ref.- Derby Mercury newspaper page 1).

1785. Aug.13th. David Clay late of Friday Street. London. Gauze Weaver, Dealer and Chapman a bankrupt is to surrender himself at the Guildhall. London to disclose his estate. (Gazette Newspaper).

1787. Nov. 3rd. Will of Charles Elliott  of Coventry. Warwickshire mentions Richard Clay of London silkman. (Coventry Archives and Research Centre Ref.- PA436/1/11).

1788. Nov. 4th. The Court proceeded to elect Thomas Clay the Chamberlain, they retired to a house near the Gaol Hall to put in nominations for other persons. (Ref.- The Public Advertiser page 3).

1789. Jan.1st. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Richard Clay, Richard Clay jnr and William Harper under the name of Clay, Harper and Co is dissolved by mutual consent and Richard Clay and Son are empowered to recieve all debts. The business will be  continued in Crown Court. London by Messrs Clay and Son. (London Gazette page 12).

1789. Oct. 6th. The partnership between Jeremiah Lowe, Walter Griffin and Thomas Clay of Friday Street. London and also of Coventry. Ribbon Manufacturers was dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 644).

1789. William Clay convicted at London sentenced to 7 years to Australia. - (3rd Fleet Records).

1790. Map and Survey of land in the parish of Overton Co. Flintshire. Surveyed by Thomas Clay of London. (Flintshire Record Office Ref.- D/DM/1451/8).

1790. April 16th. Richard Clay Esq one of 24 Directors of the Bank of England in London. (Kentish Gazette).

1790 May 4th. The Merchant Importers of Silk having late had their bales of silk much pillaged and robbed from London have agreed to offer a reward of £20 for information as will lead to conviction. 19 Companies including Richard Clay and Sons. (London Gazette page 276).

1791. Traders Directory. Hunt and Clay. Ribbon Weavers. 126 Wood Street.

1791. Jan. 26th. Newspaper Report. - A few days since the  house of Mr William Clay of 13 Hercules Buildings. Lambeth was stripped of every article of furniture in it during his absence. His housekeeper who had lived with him three years is the thief and had hired a cart to remove the goods which were to have been sold the next day. (Ref.- Evening Mail Newspaper).

1791. Feb. 5th. The partnership between William Clay and Theodore Hunt of Wood Street. London and the City of Coventry. Ribbon Weavers being expired and the business will be carried on by William Clay only. (London Gazette page 83).

1791. May 16th. Farm to Let. Printed particulars may be had from Mr Clay. No 1 Winchester Street. London. (Reading Mercury).

1791. Sir William Clay  of Fulwell Lodge. Twickenham. Middlesex and 17 Hertford Street. Mayfair. London. Baronet was born in London 15th August 1791. MP for Tower Hamlets. Married to Harriet. Portrait in oils is in the possession of Sir Arthur Temple Felix Clay his son. (Ref.- Visitation of England an Wales vol. 14).

1792. Dec. 29th. The London Association of Merchants, Bankers, Traders and Principle Inhabitants of the Metropolis do bind ourselves to each other in the most solemn manner and that a medal be delivered to every member. The uniform of this Association be a blue coat with  a scarlet cloth collar, white kerfeymere waistcoat and breeches. The following gentlemen to be appointed to the Committee. - 26 people including Mr John Clay. (London Gazette page 4).

1792. Will of Richard Clay. Merchant and Director of the Bank of England of Bow Lane. London. Son Richard with wife Caroline, daughters Sarah and Emma. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1222).

1794. Feb. 11th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Jerimiah Lowe and Thomas Clay of number 64 Friday Street. Cheapside. Londond. Ribbon Weavers was dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be carried on by William Lowe and Thomas George Clay. (London Gazette page141).

1794. Henry Clay. 18 King Street. Covent Garden. London. Japanner to his Majesty.  (Varnisher of furniture and metal.) -   (Ref.- Kent's Directory of Companies and Business People in London , Westminster and Southwark).

1794. James Clay. Attorney. Old Pay Office. Broad Street.  --   --                                                                                                                                    "          "          "          "          "             "        "             "        "       "                  "             "         

1794. George Clay. Merchant. 39 Old Broad Street. --  --                                                                                                                                                    "          "          "          "          "              "        "             "        "       "                  "             "         

1794. Clay and Co. Timber Merchants. 343 Kings Mills Road. Rotherhithe. --  --                                                                                                 "          "          "          "          "               "        "             "        "      "                    "            "

1794. Hogflesh and Clay. Ribbon Weavers. 2 Paternoster. Cheapside. Southwark. London. (Traders Directory.                                                                                                                                                                                                       . 1794. Oct. 28th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between George Hogsflesh and Thomas Clay of Paternoster Row. London and also of Coventry. Ribbon Merchants under the firm Hogsflesh and Clay was dissolved  by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 1081).

1795. Jan.1st. Married Miss Emma Clay daughter of the late Richard Clay Esq a Bank Director to Nathaniel Grundy. (Bath Chronicle Newspaper).

1795. The Times Newspaper. 21st Jan.- To be sold. -  An old established Timber and Sawyers Yard with neat dwelling house. - Enquire - Mr Clay. Carpenter. Theobolds Road. Red Lion Square.

1795. Sept. 29th. Notice  hereby given that the partnership between Wm. Lowe, Rich. Lowe and Thomas George Clay of Friday St. London and of Coventry. Ribbon Manufacturers is dissolved. (Gazette).

1796. Dec.24th . All persons indebted to James Baldwin deceased are requested to to pay the amount of their debts into the hands of Messrs Clay and Blunt. Solicitors. Old Pay Office. Broad Street. (London Gazette page 1251).

1797. May 8th. His Majesty's British Colonial Troops driving the enemy from Post Guerin. Quebec under the command of Major Clay of the 40th Regiment. (Ref.- The London Gazette. July 1797).

1798. Jan. 2nd. The partnership Waterfield and Hudson was dissolved, all persons having any demands on the estate are desired to send their account to Mr Robert Clay of Nicholas Lane. London. (London Gazette page 15).

1800. March 6th. John Clay gentleman and Benjamin Clay gentleman of Upper Guilford Street sons of John Clay. (Ref.- PC2023).

1801. July 21st. Samuel Clay of St John Street. Oil Merchant. (Ref.- PC2023).

1803. March 31st. The partnership of William Clay, Thomas Jepson and William Baker at number 5 Lawrence Lane. Cheapside. London  is dissolved by mutual consent, the business will be carried on by William Clay and William Baker. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).

1803. May 21st. The partnership Richard Clay, William Clay and Richard Smith of Crown Court, Cheapside. London. Merchants and Manufacturers is Dissolved as Richard Clay retires and the business will be carried on by William Clay and Richard Smith. (London Gazette).

1804. Will of William Clay. Victualler of Leadenhall Street. London. Daughter Elizabeth Bradbear. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1411).

1805- 22. George Clay and Son of London. Provision of Memel Wood. (Kent  History and Library Centre Ref.- EX/U1453/B5/4/251).

1806. Dec.12th. Married Saturday last at Holt Mr Clay of the house of Clay and Scriven engravers and print sellers of London to Miss Gough. (Chester Chronicle).

1806. Court Case. Robert Rich v Clay. Defendants Felix Clay, George Clay and 13 others. (TNA Ref.- C13/2842/14).

1807. Oct. 28th. London. The partnership between Robert Barber, Philip Hutchinson Clay and George Jordan was dissolved by mutual consent. ( The Gazette Newspaper).

1810. July 3rd. The partnership between Thomas Clay and Edward Scriven of Ludgate Hill in the City of London. Engravers and Printsellers is dissolved. Thomas Clay will meet all demands. (London Gazette page 992).

1810. July 25th. War Office. His Majesty has been pleased to appoint John Granby Clay of the 24th Light Dragoons to Lieutenant Colonel. (Ref.- Edinburgh Gazette July 31st. 1810).

1811. John Clay of 75 Red Cross Street. Southwark. (London Metropolitan Archives Ref.- P92/SAV/1473/2170).

1811. Jan. 12th. The partnership between William Clay and James Norrie. Drapers and Mercers of no 115 Holborn Hill. London is mutually dissolved. (London Gazette page 85).

1812. Jan. 14th. The firm on Bread Street. London is to be carried on by William Gillman and Thomas Clay under the name of Gillman and Clay. (London Gazette page 93).

1813. June 3rd. This day is published by T. Clay. 18 Ludgate Hill a print engraving by G.Lewis representing a memorable victory over the French by the British at £1-1s. each. (Taunton Courier).

1815. Will of James Clay. Gentleman of Tokenhouse Yard. London. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1569).

1816. July 19th. John William Clay gent of 15 Adam Street West. Portman Square. London. Insured. Royal Sun Alliance. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001).

1817. April.10th.  Clay's Paper Tea Trays. - Mr Clay was the inventor, items can be seen at the warehouse on King Street.  Covent Garden. (London Courier and Evening Gazette).

1818. April 11th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Samuel Burton and Richard Clay. Printers of number 9 Devonshire Street. Bishopgate Street. London is dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 646).

1818.  Court Case. Clay v  Ladbroke. Plaintiffs Richard Clay and 1 other. (TNA Ref.- C13/722/13).

1819. George Clay Esq. Director London Dock Committee. (Post Office Directory).

1820. July 1st. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Felix Clay, George Clay and William Clay the younger of number 36 Old Broad Street. Merchants and Shipowner under the name of Felix and George Clay and Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent as Felix Clay retires. The business will be continued by George Clay and William Clay the younger under the name of George Clay and Son at 38 Old Broad Street. (London Gazette page 1307).

1820. Oct. 12th. Insolvent Debtor Thomas Evans of London late in partnership with Philip Hutchinson Clay, James Evans and Charles Eicke contractors for repairing the high roads. (Ref.- The Gazette).

1821. Feb. Mary eldest daughter of the late Richard Clay Esq of Gloucester Place. Portman Square. London married Commander Robert Deans. (Royal Navy Biography).

1821. London Gaol Delivery. James Clay sentenced to 7 years transportation to Van Diemans Land. Australia. (Ref.- British Convicts Transportation Registers).

1822. May 16th. Thomas Clay married Margaret Waitt at Southwark. Borough of London.

1823. William Keatinge Clay. Curate. Greenwich. London. (Ref.- C of E Database CKS 1823/4 Act Book).

1824. Settlement Order . William Clay age 33. Single.. Rivetter. Born in parish of St Peters. Folkestone. 13th April 1861 was in the army served in India for 7 years. His aunt Mrs Emma Saunders

1824. April 27th. The partnership of William Clay, James Clay and John Sanderson of Old Broad Street.London. Merchants, Insurance Brokers under the name of Clay and Sanderson ceased on the decease of William Clay and James Clay having retired. (London Gazette).

1824. Catologue of a pleasing collection of paintings the property of William Clay. Esq of Gower Street. London deceased which will be sold by auction by Mr Christie on June 5th.1824. (Ref.- British Library).

1824. Will of Jane Clay. Widow of Bolton Street. Piccadilly. Son Kingthley Musgrave Clay, daughter Catherine Charlotte Clay. (TNA Ref.- Prob11/1690).

1824. June 30th. Assignment of Trust for 500 years. Robert Clay of Thavies Inn. London esq and Richard Clay of Hill esq (N. Wing) near Chesterfield. Derbys. (London Met. Archives Ref.- ACC/1396/080).

1825. Clay and 30 other military officers attended at the office of the Duke of York. (Ref.- PC 2023).

1825 May 12th. Bankrupt. William Clay of Cullum Street. London. Flour Factor. (Ref.- North Wales Gazette).

1825. July 30th. Commission of Bankrupts issued against Thomas Clay late of Coleman Street but now of Sise Lane in City of London. Wine Merchant, Dealer and Chapman trading under the name of Clay and Sampson. (London Gazette page 1349).

1826. Jan. 31st. Commission of Bankrupt issued against Thomas Kent Clay now of 38 Coleman St. London. Warehouseman, Cloth Factor, Dealer and Chapman formey of Church Court. (Ref.- Gazette).

1826. John Gough Clay age 18 born London son of Thomas Clay admitted to Cambridge University in 1826.

1826. Feb. 21st. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Samuel Burton and Richard Clay as Letter Press and Copper Plate Printers at number 9 Devonshire Street. Bishopgate-Street-Without in London was dissolved by mutual consent and will be carried on by Richard Clay. (London Gazette page 400).

1826. John Clay of Spitalfields. London. Weaver. London Poll Book.

1826. March 11th. Removal Order. Ann Clay wife of John Clay confined to to prison for debt and her child  Ann Clay age 4 from St Giles. Camberwell to St Giles Cripplegate. City of London. (Surrey History Centre Ref.- QS2/6/1826/MID/11).

1826. Benjamin Clay of London. Fishmonger. London Poll Book.

1826. Bill and receipt to his Majesty King George 1V for two copies of  book"Rangoon Work"from Thomas Clay of Ludgate Hill. Printseller and Publisher. £9.9s. (Royal Archives).

1826. May. Commission of Bankrupt issued against William Clay of Cullum St. London Flour Factor, Dealer and Chapman is to surrender himself and make disclosure of his estate. (The Gazette).

1828. Cecil Clay. 90 Park Street. St George Hanover Square. London. (Westminster Rate Books. 1634 - 1900  folio 94).

1828. April 18th. Memorial. Sacred to the memory of Felix Clay Esq an inhabitant of the parish of St Peter and Paul. Old Broad Street. London. He departed this life 18th April 1828 aged 74 Beloved  by his family and friends. His earthly remains are deposited in a vault beneath this church. (Monumental Inscriptions. Miscellanea Genealogica vol. 3 page 184).

1829. Feb. 5th. The Rock Life Assurance Company of New Bridge St. Blackfriars, a meeting will be held for the purpose of filling a vacancy occasioned by the death of James Clay esq. (Ref. - Gazette).

1831. Lieut - Colonel Sir George Clay was born 14th Aug. 1831 at Nottingham Place. London and later married Caroline Elizabeth Chichester of Devon. (Visitation of England and Wales vol. 14).

1831. Sept. 27th. Where as by a Decree of the High Court of Chancery made in the cause of Clay v Woodruf. The Master of the Court to enquire Whether George Clay the grandson of George Clay formerley of Princes Street. Rotherhithe. London. Timber Merchant is living or dead and if dead when he died therefore the said George Clay if living is to come in and make out his claim before the said Master at his chambers in London to the dividends of £1,500 bequethed to him by the Will of his grandfather George Clay deceased. (Ref.- London Gazzette).

1831. Sept. 27th. Decree in the High Court of Chancery Clay v Woodruf. The creditors of George Clay formerley of Rotherhithe in the County of Surrey and afterwards of Rockingham Row in the same County Esq deceased who died in or about the month of February 1822 are  to come in and prove their debts. (London Gazette page 1980).

1831. October. Middlesex Sessions. Dispute between Parish of Bethnall Green and Camberwell concerning John Clay and Ann his wife and their son Richard. (London Archives. OB/SP/1775/12/003).

1832. April 28th. The neighbourhood of Ludgate Hill was put into a great state of alarm by a fire breaking out in the house of Mr Clay print seller at the corner of St Martins Court. Ludgate Hill. The fire originated in an ill constructed chimney running between Mr Clay's house and Mr Harvey's the haberdasher. The fire was got out without doing any serious damage. (Buckinghamshire Gazette).

1833. June 1st. London. Mr Clay presented a petition at Parliament from 700 Ship Sawyers engaged along the banks of the Thames. The shipping is in a distressed state. It had greatly increased and it was feared it would become greater. (Royal Cornwall Gazette).

1834. July 1st. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Percival Clay, William Grant and Henry Grant as Provision Merchants and General Commission Agents in Nicholns Lane. Lombard Street in the city of London under the name of Percival Clay and Co is  dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 1241).

1834. Booklet.- The Speech of William Clay at the Meeting of the Electors and Inhabitants of Tower Hamlets held December 11th.1834. Author Sir William Clay. (22 pages). Published by Effingham Wilson. London.1834.

1835. Tower of London Court Martial. James Clay sentenced to Life Transportation to New South Wales. Australia. (Ref.- British Convict Transportation Registers).

1835. Jan. 16th. Indenture made between Robert Palgrave. Silk Warehouse man and Robert Clay of Friday Street. London. Warehouse man that Robert Palgrave did assign to Robert Clay and Samuel Stephens all his stock in trade, household goods, furniture, fixtures, books, debts and all his personal estate and effects. (London Gazette page 90).

1835. Gravestone in the grave yard of St Mary's Hanwell. London. Elizabeth wife of Joseph Clay died 22nd May 1835 in her 46th  year also Joseph Clay died 26th November 1837 aged 49 likewise Joseph eldest son of the above died at Calculla on 25th December 1837 age 26. (Ref.- S.T.).

1835. Aug. 25th. Dreadful Fire at Barnet.- A most destructive fire broke out in the heart of Barnet town which consumed several houses,warehouses and factory buildings. One who suffered loss was John Clay of the Old Mitre. (Hertford Mercury).

1835. Oct.20th. House of Commons List of 53 Merchants, Bankers and Manufacturers perhaps the most useful set of men in the House many of them known to possess vast wealth - William Clay is on the list. (Hertford Mercury).

1836. April 11th. A messuage in Church Street. Hackney formerly in the occupation of James Clay. (Ref.- Hackney Archives M190).

1836 -37. Nov. 6th. Richard Clay age 21 was indicted for stealing 1 handkerchief value 2s.6d from George Parsons of Queen Street. Cheapside who said he was in Gracechurch Street between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, a person asked me if I had lost my handkerchief I felt my pocket and said I had. He pointed to 2 persons and I seized the prisoner the other ran away I saw him throw the handkerchief away. James Wild police constable said I was in Gracechurch Street in plain clothes and saw the prisoner take the handkerchief from his pocket. I told the prosecuter and he caught hold of the prisoner. He was found guilty and Transported for 7 years. (Quarter Sessions No. 61).

1837. Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey). Richard Clay sentenced to 7 years transportation to Van Diemans Land. Australia. (Ref.- British Convicts Transportation Registers).

1837. March 21st. Parliament.- Corn Laws. Mr Clay brought forward his motion to consider all foreign grain brought into this country to be regulated by a fixed duty which would add to the stability of our agricultural interests. (Hertford Mercury).

1837. July 17th.  Court Case . The information of William Clay. Police Constable of 1 Arber Square. Commercial Road East. London. ( London Metropoliton Archives Ref.-  MJ/SP/1837/07/034).

1837. Oct.17th. Parliament. - Sir William Clay's motion for the repeal of the Corn Laws was lost by a large majority. (Hertford Mercury).

1837. Dec.12th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership Richard Clay and James Dimmock Smith. Stereotype Founders. Fye-foot-Lane. Upper Thames Street is dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 3266).

1838. Dec.11th. John Stott. Oilman of Bishogsgate Street. London has assigned all his stock, implements and utensils in trade and all other his estate to Samuel Clay of Smithfield Bars in the City of London. Oil Merchant and to 2 others. (London Gazette page2879).

1839. Charles Clay. Esq. Director. The Mutual Life Assurance Society. 37 Old Jewry. London. (Robsons Directory).

1839. Richard Clay. Printer. Bread Street. (Ref.- Robson's Directory).

1839. Sept. 30th. Sir William Clay esq bart. Secretary of the Council Board. (Ref.- Beatson's Political Index).

1840. May 9th. London.-On Saturday a lad of very respectable appearance aged 18 years named Charles Clay was brought before the Lord Mayor for having committed 89 forgeries upon the Bank of England. The prisoner was a clerk and by virtue of his employment had access to warrants and orders of the Bank of England. The prisoner had forged the names to 89 checks. A witness asked him if his name was Robson the name on one of the checks and he said yes and that he lived on Coleman Street, the witness told him "You know that is not true there is no such person living on that street I think your name is Clay and you have been playing a fine game but I think it is nearly over now". Knowing he was found out Clay replied he feared it was over. The prisoner was committed to Newgate for trial.(Bucks Herald).

1840. March 2nd. On the 15th at his residence in Cambridge Road. London age 40 much respected Mr John Clay only son of the late Mr Clay stone mason of Marble Street in this town passed away. (Leicester Chronicle).

1840. July. Bankrupt List for July. George Clay of Holborn Hill. Woollen Draper. (The Law Journal 1832 - 1949).

1841. April 9th. War Office. Ensign J. Herbert Clay to be Lieutenant. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).

1841. Will of John Clay late of  Cambridge now of Bread Street Hill. London. Sons Richard Clay, Percival Clay, niece Amelia Clay, grandson William Henry Bishop. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1942).

1841. May 11th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Robert Clay and Thomas Clay of number 56 Friday Street in the City of London. Merchants was dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette page 1201).

1841. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. John Walter Clay age 17 born London. Admitted June 4th. Rheumatism. Discharged June 19th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/7).

1841. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Joseph Clay age 16 Born London. Ship "Retrieve" Admitted July 23rd. Fever. Discharged Aug.13th. Years at Sea one and three quarters. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/7).

1841. Thomas Clay age 28 Carpenter and Mary Clay age 28 Housemaid both from London emigrated to New South Wales. Arrived November 4th on the ship "Diamond". (Australia Assisted Passage Records).

1842. Sir Arthur Temple Felix Clay of 19 Hyde Park Gate. London. Baronet was born 1842 Dec. 9th. JP for Srrey and London married Margaret Barclay of Dorking. (Visitation of England / Wales vol. 14).

1843. List of Members. James Clay esq of The Oxford and Cambridge Club. London. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).

1843. July 14th. Bankrupt.- T. K. Clay. Holborn Hill. Steel pen manufacturer. (Durham County Advertiser.).

1845. Oct. 7th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between James Dimmock Smith and John Clay under the name of Clay, Smith and Co at number 7 East Harding Street. Gough Square in the City of London as Printers is dissolved by mutual consent. (London Gazette).

1846. Jan.5th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership of Geo. Woollet, Benj. Rowe and George Clay. Woollen Merchants at 92 Holborn Hill has been dissolved as George Clay retires. (Gazette).

1846. Charles John Clay born 1827 son of Richard J. Clay printer of Bread Street. London admitted to Cambridge University in 1846.

1846. Feb.14th. James Clay of Montague Square. London. Shareholder of The Commercial Bank of London. (London Gazette page 595).

1847. April 24th. House of Commons. Sir William Clay expressed his intention of voting for the education scheme but objected to the exclusion of the Roman Catholics and thought the Government would have pursued a wiser Course. (Hertford Mercury).

1848. Feb.15th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between William Clay and Henry Janson. Warehousemen at number 140 Cheapside. London was dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be carried on by William Clay. (London Gazette page 564).

1848. April 22nd. House of Commons. Sir William Clay said "Any man addressing a multitude was very liable under the excitement of public speaking to say many things which he would regret having uttered half an hour after he got home". (Hertford Mercury).

1848. June 23rd. William Clay. Cheapside Warehouse. Bankrupt. (London Gazette).

1848. Sept.7th. Politics.- Craven Berkeley in his speech addressing the electors at Cheltenham said "Sir William Clay the member for Tower Hamlets was an empty headed fop possessing the very best opinion of himself". (Bath Chronicle).

1851. The Geat Exhibition London.  A Fire Escape invented by Jackson and Clay.  21 Homer Street. Lambeth. (Grace's Guide).

1854. Jan. 20th. Harry Ernest Clay age 21 son of James Clay of Montagu Square esq. (Lincoln's Inn Admission Register folio 29 page 263).

1854. Oct.11th. Sarah Clay of Islington admitted to the London Infant Poor House. (Ref.- Board of Trustees London Infant Poor House).

1855. James Clay of Montague Square. London shareholder in the Commercial Bank of London. (Ref.- The Gazette Newspaper).

1856. Feb.2nd. Parliament. - Sir W. Clay is to bring in a Bill to abolish church rates. (West Surrey Times).

1859. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Henry Clay age 38 Born London. Ship "Athens" Admitted Dec.16th. Ailment Confidential. Discharged Jan. 30th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/15).

1860. Arthur Loyd Clay of London born 1842 son of Richard Clay. Printer. Admitted to Cambridge University in 1860.

1860. Arthur Temple Felix Clay born 1842 London son of Sir William Clay of Fulwell Lodge admitted to Cambridge University in 1860.

1861. Mr B. Clay. MP. Present in the House of Commons. (Ref.- The Draper and Clothier Directory vol. 1 page 233).

1861. Census. William A. Clay age 32 Gentleman  Born London living at West Tisbury. Wiltshire with wife Mariannah.

1861. Census St James Street. Kent. Mary Clay age 17 Servant Born London living in a house with 6 other servants.

1863. Court Case. Clay v Devaux.  Plaintiff Sir William Clay bart.  Defendant Charles and Alex Devaux and the Imperial Ottoman Bank. (TNA Ref.- C16/125/C168).

1864. June 25th. Robbery in the House of Lords.- At Middlesex Sessions Samuel Candland age 19 was tried for robbing Mr Clay MP.  As Mr Clay was entering the Peers Room he felt a hand in his pocket. He saw the prisoner with his pocket book. He was sentenced to 18 months hard labour. (West Surrey Times).

1866. Rev. W. L. Clay on the Committee of The Womens Suffrage Committee. London Branch. (Suffragettes).- (London University Women's Library - Records of the Fawcett Society Ref.- 2LSW).

1868. March 24th. John Clay born c1826. London. Crewlist of the ship "Achilles". (Ref.- Liverpool Record Office. 387CRE/5).

1869. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Henry Clay age 47 born London Ship "Olive" Admitted January 6th Fractured Rib. Discharged Jan.14th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/18).

1871. Arthur Clay born London listed in the 1871 census at Hatfield. Hertfordshire with his family as a Barrister age 28.

1872. Sir William Henry Gregory married twice. On Jan.11th he married Elizabeth Temple Bowden widow and daughter of Sir William Clay. (Ref.- Gregory Papers Box 21 - 39).

1873. April 17th. Marriage at St Mark's Church. Hamilton Terrace. Rev. J. H. Clay curate of All Saints to Alice Bagnold daughter of Major General M. E. Bagnold. Bombay Army. (Ref.- Pall Mall Gazette).

1873. Sept.26th. Newspaper Report.- Mr James Clay. MP. Liberal Member for Hull died early this morning. The son of the late James Clay a London Merchant. He was born in 1804. (Manchester Evening News).

1874. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Thomas Clay age 16 born Bow. London. Ship "Kaiser". Admitted March 17th with injuries. Discharged March 25th. (Ref.- National Marime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/19).

1876. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Thomas Clay age 28 born London. Ship "Alarm" Admitted July 4th. Ailment confidential. Discharged July 28th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/21).

1882. June. Trial of Charles Henry Clay age 21  Letter Carrier. 5 years penal servitude. Forgery and stealing Post Office letters whilst employed in the Post Office. (Ref.- PC2023).

1882. Oct. 2nd. Exhibition of British Dairy Farmers held at Islington. Lady Clay was commended for a Jersey Cow. (Surrey Mirror).

1883. Walter Gorst Clay born 1866 London son of Walter Lowe Clay clerk of Scarborough Lawn. Cheltenham. Gloucester admitted to Cambridge University in 1883.

1883. Dec. 8th. A New Opera -"The Golden Ring" has recently been produced in London with considerable success. The composer Mr F. Clay is well known as a writer of considerable power and originality. Our readers will regret to to hear that early this week while returning from a performance of his new work was seized with an apoplectic fit and now lies in a critical condition at his brothers house. (Newspaper Report).

1885. Feb. 20th. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Joseph Taylor, Charles John Clay and Richard Clay. Printers of Bread Street Hill in the City of London under the name of R. Clay,Sons and Taylor has been dissolved as Joseph Taylor retires and the said Charles John Clay and Richard Clay will continue the business in London and Bungay under the name Richard Clay and Sons. (London Gazette page 773).

1887. Jan.10th. Alfred Clay esq of Albert Road. Woodford age 28 . Height 5 foot 7 and half inches admitted to The Honourable Artilley Co. Expelled 14th Jan. 1889. (PC2023).

1890. Dec. 30th. Letter from Eleanor Isabel Agnes Clay of 19 Gloucester Crescent. Hyde Park. London widow of the late Major General Clay decalring she is the mother of Bertram Clay who was born Jan. 4th 1873. (Original Letter).

1893. May 6th. Strange Suicide on a Liner. The captain of a British ship reported that a passenger named Frederick Clay mysteriously disappeared when the vessel was nearing Colombo. The deceased gentleman who was about 25 years of age was well connected and belonging to a well known London family. (Evening Express  Newspaper page 3).

1894.  Settlement Order. William Clay age 33 Single. Rivetter.  Born in Folkestone in 1861 was in the army served in India for 7 years. (London Removal and Settlement Records).

1895. July 25th. Departure of passengers from London to Bombay on the ship S. S. Ganges includes Mr Bertram Clay. (Newspaper Report).

1895. William Benjamin Clay married  Amelia Green  at Bethnall Green. London.

1899. May 8th. At the Mansion House. London on Saturday Henry Clay age 50 Cigar Merchant was remanded charged with ebezzeling £2600. It was stated that Clay had been in partnership  with Mr Clifford  who was prosecuting him. They were Cigar Merchants in Great Tower Street. London. Clay had embezzeled the money. (Newspaper. South Wales Daily News pagr 6).

1901. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. London. Thomas Clay age 34 Born at Old Ford. London. Waterman. Ship Olympia Barge. London. Convalescent. Admitted Aug. 22nd. Discharged Sept.21st. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/27).

1901. Census. 225 Gloucester Terrace. Eleanor Clay age 55 Living on own means Born Kensington. Bertram Clay age 28 Son. Majistrate. Born Paddington. Jessie Clay age 19 Daughter Born Paddington.

1907. May 14th. Obituary. Died at  225 Gloucester Terrace, Bertram Clay age 34 beloved son of the late Major General C. H. Clay and Mrs Clay. (Newspaper Report).

1907. Admin of Bertram Clay who died May 14th to Ethel Charlotte Austice Clay his widow. (Newspaper Report).

1911 Thomas Clay born Millwall. London listed with his family in the 1911 census at Ipswich. Suffolk as a Storekeeper age 38.

1911. Albert Victor Clay born St Pancras. London listed with his family in the 1911 census in Hertfordshire as a Railway Clerk age 33.

1911. Herbert Clay born Willesdon. London listed  with his family in the 1911 census in Hertfordshire  as a House Painter age 30.

1915. The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies.  London.  Auditor. Mr C. F. Clay.  (Ref.- PC2023).

No Date. Late 1200s.  Latin Document. Thomas de Clay and Willo de Clay at Stansted. Rotuli Hundredorum Hen. 111 and Edw. 1.

(For London see also Middlesex section).

Inhabitants of London 1638. (Ref.- The National Archives).

Mr Clay. St Mathews. Friday Street.

George Clay. St Michaels. Bassishaw.

Abraham Clay. St Olave. Silver Street.

Mr Clay's Shop. Goldsmiths Row. St Peters. West Cheap.

John Claye. St Botolph.  Aldgate.

John Clay. All Hallows the Great.

London Hearth Tax 1666.  (TNA Ref.- E179).

                                                                                   Nunber of Hearths

Widow Clay.       Whitechapel ------------------------5.

Alice Clay.          St Giles. Cripplegate ----------------4.

Elizabeth Clay    St Margarets. Westminster ------4.

Mr John Clay.     Stepney------------------------------10.

John Clay.          Dowgate Ward. All Hallows--------4.

John Clay.          St Botolphs. Aldgate-----------------1.

John Clay.          St Dunston in the West------------- 9.

Peter Clay.         St Botolphs. Aldgate-----------------2.

Samuell Clay.     Candlewick Ward-------------------4.

Thomas Clay.     Christ Church. Newgate St.--------2.

William Clay.       St Martin in the Fields------------- 8.

Widow Clay.        St Michael. Bassishaw--------------2.

Mrs Cley.             St Martin in the Fields---------------3.

Stephen Cley.     St Andrew. Holborn-----------------2.

Thomas Cley.     St Andrew. Holborn-----------------4.

Old Bailey Proceedings. London. (Copyright - www.oldbaileyonline.org).

(The following are short transcripts of the cases for a more comprehensive account see website above).

1684. July 2nd. Henry Curle was in court for breaking into the house of Nicholas Clay of Stepney and stealing several goods. (Ref.- t16840702-20).

1712. Feb.27th. Mary Clay of All Hallows. Dowgate was indicted for stealing goods off Henry Whistler esq. A lodger of Clay's sold some of the items . She was found guilty. Sentence - Burnt in the Hand.. (Ref.- s17120227-1).

1718. March 17th. Ferdinando Marquess de Paleotti  was indicted for the murder of  John Niccolo. Margaret Clay was witness to the murder. She being at the window that looked into Lisle Street she saw a gentleman and his servant pass along and immediately heard the servant cry out and he fell down dead the Marquess was seen leaving the scene with a sword. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to to death. (Ref.- t17180227-44).

1720. April 27th. Samuel Clay of St Dunston. Stepney was indicted for feloniously stealing a silver pint pot out of the house of Henry Cock on the 26th of April. He came into his house and he drew him a pint of drink in a silver mug, but missing it as soon as he was gone, he pursued him and found the mug under his coat. The jury found him guilty. Sentence - Transportatation. (Ref.- t17200427-44).

1720. June 2nd. Henry Clay was a witness in a case of counterfeiting. John Hunt of St Andrews. Holborn was indicted for forging a sixpenny stamp with intent to defraud the King. Henry Clay said that they had information at the Stamp Office and he was sent to take the prisoner who he followed into Roe Buck at the corner of Tibolds Row and the prisoner produced the stamp , he said it was only for his own use and had no intetion of using it. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. (Ref.- t17200602-39).

1724. Aug.12th.  Ann Clay alias Roberts of St Martin in the Fields was indicted for stealing a gown and petticoat from the house of James Arbuthnot. She had been his servant,she claimed the clothes were given to her by the maid and she sold them for her and gave her the  money. The jury found her guilty and she was sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17240812-19).

1731. Jan.15th. James Clay said that he heard the cry of "Stop Thief" and he ran and apprehended the prisoner Alexander Russell who was indicted at St Margarets. Westminster for assaulting Ann Roberts and taking from her a Riding Hood. Ann Roberts said  she was going along the Old Palace Yard  when the prisoner got her by the throat and almost strangled her and violently pulled off her Riding Hood. James Clay said that when apprehended he had something bulky under his coat and found that it was a Riding Hood. The jury found him  guilty and he was sentenced to death. (Ref.-t17310115-62).

1734. Feb.27th. City of London Court Proceedings. Wharton Clay on the Jury. (Ref.- f17340227-1).

1734. June 30th. Roger Bow was indicted for murder by stabbing his victim Thomas Field with a knife. William Holbrook said I lodge with Daniel Clay a shoemaker and saw the prisoner run away. Daniel Clay said the night before the murder the prisoner came to my house and said he could help me to find an apprentice if I go to Tower Hill, when we got there he could not find the house then he said it was in Bishop Street. We went from one place to another till I was out of patience and I left him at Tower Hill. The Jury found Roger Bow guilty and he was Sentenced to Death. (Ref.-t17340630-16).

1734. Dec.4th. Mary Bowman of S t Martin in the Fields was indicted for stealing 6 guineas and a half and 5 shillings the money of Pierce Clay in the house of John Dunkerton. Pierce Clay said I am an Ostler my money was in a little wooden box which was in a drawer in my room in John Dunkertons house. The prisoner said I can't deny it, she said she took the box out of Mr Clay's room and broke the box open. The jury found her guilty and sentenced her to death. (Ref.- t17341204-9).

1736. Jan.15th. Mary Clay gave evidence in the trial of Nathanial Hazledine of St Mary le Bow in Middlesex who was indicted for stealing clothes from a washing line. He was found guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17360115-40).

1736. June 10th. Thomas Bannister of London was indicted for stealing 30 books from a warehouse several of which were the property of Francis Clay. He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t17360610-63).

1738. April 12th. George Manning of St John. Wapping shoe maker was indicted for assaulting Eleanor Clay an infant about 2 years and 3 months old and being infected in his body with foul disease carnally infected the said infant of which laceration and infection she languished from the 6th to the 24th of February and then died. Daniel Clay gave an account that the prisoner had lain with him almost a week he and the prisoner lying at the head of the bed and the child and its mother at the feet of the same bed. He frequently laid down on the bed when the child was in it . He owned up that he was clapped and the witness went with him to the doctors and medicine was taken in Clay's room. The prisoner had laid down when he and his wife had gone out and left the child asleep upon the bed. Elizabeth Clay gave the same account that the childs complaints began at the latter end of the week the prisoner laid with them. Ann Harvey said she carried the child to several surgeons who said nothing would do it any good but Salvation as gangrene had begun. Mr Atkinson saw the child after its death and said it had violent gonorrhea upon it. Other witnesses said that Clay and his wife being shoe makers sold gin when they attended Clay's house day after day drinkinking the liquor of which the child partook till it often tumbled about the floor and Clay and his wife were often drunk with the liquor as well as their customers. Mr Wiseman deposed that he viewed the child before it died and percieved there was no help for it as gangrene being begun but as the child lived in a Gin Shop and had been used to drinking gin that might occasion scalding of the urine and the disorder might proceed to that for want of proper care. Mary Inwood was of the opinion that the child had been poisoned in its own nastiness and said Mrs Clay had told her she had no suspicion that the prisoner had injured her child. William Brown a Surgeon saoid it was his belief the disorder proceeded from heat of urine and bad nursing. The jury acquitted the prisoner finding him not guilty. (Ref.- t17380412-56).

1740. Oct. 5th. Richard Clay of St Anns. Aldgate was indicted for for stealing a brown cloth coat and a mans hat. Edward Walker said that a fellow came into my shop and asked for thread, while the girl was turned he snatched the things off the counter and made off. I pursued and took him directly. A witness saw him run past and he had a white caped coat but the man who took the items had a grey coat. Several witnesses gave Clay a reference saying he was a honest industrious man and he was acquitted. (Ref.- t17401015-26).

1741. May 14th. The Proceedings at the Sessions for the City of London. William Clay is on the Jury. (Ref.- f17410514-1).

1741. Oct. 29th. Joseph son of Ralph and Elizabeth Clay baptised at Holy Trinty Mimories. St Botolph. Aldgate. City of London. (Parish Register).

1743. April 12th. Richard Clay was an accomplice in several robberies around Holborn. His mother lives in White Chapel. (Ref.- OA17430412).

1743. June 29th. Christian Ponor of St Ann. Westminster was indicted for shoplifting in Cranbourne Alley. Elizabeth Clay gave her a character reference in court - I have known the prisoner four years her character is that of a very honest and just person she is a servant maid she lived with me three quarters of a year and behaved well then. The judge found her not guilty. (Ref.- t17430629-34).

1743. June 29th. Sarah Capell of Christchurch in Middlesex was indicted for stealing clothes. Her friend sold one of the gowns to Christian Clay. She was found guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17430629-57).

1743. Sept. 7th. Richard Clay and Robert Peake of St Michael. Wood Street were indicted for breaking and entering a dwelling house and stealing goods. Several witnesses spoke in court on behalf of Richard Clay. Mary Coupe says that Clay is as honest a person as ever she desires  to deal with. Ann Fido said Richard Clay is a Framework Knitter and Capmaker, I have dealt with him and his father for several years I never knew but what he bore an exceeding good character I always found him a very honest lad.- He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t17430907-11).

1744. Feb.17th. Richard Clay gave evidence in court against Joseph Isaacs who said he never saw Clay but 3 times in his life, the first was at a private house in Houndsgate with Irish Peg a young woman that Clay kept company with. - Joseph Isaacs was given the Death Sentence for robbery. (Ref.- OA17440217).

1746. Dec. 5th. Richard Clay was indicted for breaking and entering a dwelling house in White Chapel and stealing a number of items. Sarah Ducker gave him a reference and said - Sir I never knew Clay to wrong man, woman or child. I have dealt with his father and mother before him. He was found Guilty and given the Death Sentence. (Ref.- t17461205-1).

1747. Jan. 21st. Confessions and Dying Words of those executed at Tyburn on Wednesday 21st January 1747 at the place of execution.

The morning of his execution Richard Clay came up to Chapel and appeared very devout and received the Holy Sacrament. The 9 prisoners to be hanged were carried to the place of execution between 12 noon and 1 o'clock in 3 carts Richard Clay was in the 2nd cart. Richard Clay 28 years of age was born in Shoreditch of honest parents, he was never put to apprentice but lived with his father and worked at his trade which was that of Stocking Frame Knitter, after his fathers death he followed the business for some time till he spent what little fortune his father had left him and then went to sea, he was 4 or 5 years in the Merchant Service then entered on board the Wolf Sloop of War in which he was taken prisoner by the French and carried into St Maloes he was released came back to England and got acquainted with a wicked gang of young fellows with whom he committed a number of robberies which he confessed his sorrow for and repentance of but did not choose to particularize them having as is too often the case with those poor unhappy wretches more regard for their surviving companions than for their own precious souls. He behaved while under sentence seriously and devoutly and came constantly to Chapel. He heartily forgave every person that injured him and died in peace with all the world and hoped for remission of his sins through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ref.- -- OA17470121).

1750. Jan.17th. Elizabeth Howard and Sarah Bennett  spinsters were indicted for stealing a silver watch and a pair of buckles from William Jewel. Elizabeth Howard went to Mr Clay a Silversmith opposite Houndsgate and sold the buckles for ten shillings. Both women were found guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17500117-56).

1754. Dec.4th. Caroline Butler was indicted for stealing clothes and a copper frying pan. John More said I live in Red Lion Alley. Cow Cross. I let the prisoner lie at my house and on Wednesday she went out and we found things missing. We caught her up and she owned up and said she pawned them for 6 shillings. Susannah Clay said I am the daughter of John More, the prisoner took me to where they were pawned in Hosier Lane and I took them out. She was found guilty and Transported for 7 years. (Ref.- t17541204-10).

1761. June 25th. Thomas Mathews was indicted for stealing a childs clothes at Holborn on Devonshire Street. Samuel Clay said in court - On the 5th of June the prisoner was brought to my door and I had charge of him. I am a Constable. He said they were his sisters childs clothes. He was found guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (t17610625-7).

1761. Oct. 21st. Frances Whaley was indicted for strangling her newborn illegitimate child. Samuel Clay said I was informed there was a dead child in a house in Eagle Street in the parish of St George the Martyr. I went there and was showed the dead child in a box. I am a Constable. The child was examined and there were no marks of violence. The prisoner said nothing in her defence. She was acquitted. (t17611021-23).

1762. Sept.17th. Three men were attacking and robbing people in a field between Kentish Town and Pancras one armed with a sword. Samuel Clay the High Constable for Holborn Division said he called 27 men to his assistance for a general search. They caught the men and they were sentenced to death. (Ref.- t17620917-7).

1768. Feb. 24th. Patrick Cosgrove was indicted for receiving 390 pounds weight of tobacco value £18 knowing to have been stolen from Ralph Clay on February 4th 1766. The thieves Haines and Braine went to the Hamburgh Arms on Tower Hill and then into Mr Clay's yard and took the tobacco. The prisoner denied it and several men gave good character references. He was pronounced not guilty and acquitted. (Ref.- t17680224-8).

1768. April 13th. John Clay was indicted for stealing 20 pounds of linen rags the property of Benjamin Heath who said I am book keeper for wagons at the Kings Arms. Holborn and the rags were found in the prisoners apron. He was found guilty and ordered to be whipped. - (Ref.- t17680413-64).

1768. June 17th.  Court Case.  2 men were found guilty of stealing goods from a house at Old Hadley near Barnet. London. Charles Clay took charge of them.

1770. April 25th. Alex Richardson was indicted for stealing 120 pounds weight of tobacco the property of Ralph Clay. - Ralph Clay said I am warehouse keeper in the minories. The warehouse having been robbed I had men to watch, about 5 in the morning we saw a man in the warehouse. He had dug a hole through the wall. He was taken up and he confessed he had robbed the warehouse twice before. Sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17700425-68).

1770. Sept.12th. Joseph Price was indicted of stealing 12 yards of silk ribbon and 3 yards of gauze the property of Messrs Clay and Co. Mr Noble said I am in partnership with Mr Nevil Clay and we are silk weavers. Jane Rothwell said I am a Milliner and live in Bridge Street. Covent Garden. The prisoner sold me the ribbon. Found Guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- 17700912-18).

1771. May 15th. Robert King was indicted for breaking into a house and stealing money and a pair of silver buckles. He was convicted on the evidence of Edward Clay a Pawn Broker who said the buckles were brought to him.- Guilty sentenced to death. (Ref.- t17710515-76).

1771. July 3rd. James Silvester was indicted for stealing an amount of silk the property of Richard Clay. Found not guilty. (Ref.-t17710703-31).

1776. Oct. 16th. John Clay was involved with a coin counterfeiting gang at Thomas Green's house in Fair Street. Bethnall Green. Thomas Green was sentenced to death. (Ref.- t17761016-40).

1780. Jan. 14th. Thomas son of Thomas and Sarah Clay baptised at Christchurch. Spitalfields. London.

1781. July 11th. Sarah Mansfield was indicted for stealing a silk handkerchief and some money. Sarah Clay gave evidence and said I live in Tothill Street. Westminster I keep a cooks shop. The prisoner came in and sold me a handkerchief for 2 shillings. Mansfield said in court she had been given it by a young man. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t17810711-35).

1782. April 12th.Thomas son of John and Elizabeth Clay baptised at St Sepulchre. Newgate. London.

1786. Aug. 30th. Wiliam Bugden was indicted for stealing a coat and waistcoat the property of Richard Clay esq and a pair of leather boots from his stable. William Mutton said I am coachman to Mr Clay he lives in Hamstead and confirm the items were in the stable. Joseph Fenn said he saw the man coming out of Squire Clay's gateway with 2 bundles and a pair of boots.- Found guilty and sentenced to Transportation. (Ref.- t17860830-18).

1787. Feb.21st. William Clay age 13 was indicted for stealing 9 silk handkerchiefs value 39 shillings. Walter Davis said I live in Bartholomew Close I am a linen draper 9 silk handkerchiefs I put in the window were missing, his wife said the prisoner came into the shop and she saw the items missing she told the maid to stop the prisoner. He was stopped in Aldersgate Street and brought back into the shop and the items were under his coat. He was found guilty and sentenced to death - He was reccomended to mercy on account of his youth and Transported for 7 years to New South Wales. (Ref.- t17870221-2).

1789. June 3rd. Two thieves stole 67 yards of linen from John Thwaits shop who said I am a Linen Draper in Holborn and found I had cloth missing. Thomas Clay gave evidence that he was a shopman to Mr Thwait. William Green was sentenced to 7 years Transportation.  (Ref.- t17890603-30).

1789. Sept. 9th. Thomas Morgan was indicted for stealing 3 large timbers the property of George Clay. John Clay said in court I am a Timber Merchant. On Wednesday I saw the timber very safe in Church Walk. Rotherhithe next day I went down and saw they had been stolen the rope that fastened them was cut. We went to Thomas Street and found the timber there. Morgan said he got it from another man. He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t17890909-138).

1791. April 13th. John Rose was indicted for stealing 28 yards of printed callico the goods of Thomas Clay. A worker said I live with Mr Clay a Linen Draper on Holborn Hill I saw the prisoner take the item. He was found guilty Transported for 7 years. (Ref.- t17910413-60).

1791. Oct. 26th. Joseph Lever was indicted for stealing 8 yards of printed callico the property of Thomas Clay. Thomas Clay said I live on Holborn Hill. I lost 8 yards of callico from the door of my shop I saw it taken by the prisoner, I pursued him and he dropped it. - Found guilty - to be whipped. (Ref.- t17911026-43).

1795. July1st. Catherine Driscoll was indicted for stealing a printed gown. Martha Clay said my husband is a Hairdresser. I bought the gown off Mrs Lee who keeps a clothes shop. Mary Marshall said I am a servant to Mrs Lee, the prisoner brought the gown to sell to my mistress. - Found guilty and imprisoned for 3 months. (Ref.- t17950701-9).

1802. July14th. John Hawkins was indicted for obtaining goods under false pretences. Richard Smith said I am a Silk Manufacturer in partnership with Richard Clay, William Clay and William Clay jnr. The prisoner came to me in Town Court. Cheapside and said he came from Wells and Co. Fleet Street and took with him 77 yards of mode. A spokesman for Wells said they did not send him. Found guilty and Transported for 7 years. (Ref.- t18020714--90).

1802. Sept.18th. Two 14 year old lads stole a quantity of books in sheets and sold items to Mr Flaxman in Red Lion Square. Holborn. The prisoner said his master was  William Clay of number 3 Temple Lane. - Found guilty. Whipped in Gaol. (Ref.- t18020918-150).

1803. April 20th. Elizabeth Branning was indicted for uttering a counterfeit sixpence knowing it to be false to William Clay who said I keep the Boy and Camel in Leadenhall Street and on 23rd October 1801 the prisoner came to my house for a glass of gin. In court she denied having any knowledge of the coins being counterfeit. She was found not guilty. (Ref.- t18030420-123).

1803. Sept.14th. William Taylor was indicted for stealing 30 silk handkerchiefs the property of William Clay who said I live in Crown Court. Cheapside I am a Silk Manufacturer, the prisoner was stopped by a pawnbroker who was suspicious that they were improperly come by and he ran out of the shop. He was caught and found guilty. Transported for 7 years. (Ref.- t18030914-3).

1804. Feb.15th. James Heath was indicted for stealing 87 pounds of tea. William Hudson said he worked for Messrs Bradley and Sanderson and the tea was carried to Red Lion Wharf it was delivered by our warehouse man David Clay. There were 13 chests of tea. Thomas Barrow said he happened to go up on deck and saw 2 men in a boat with a chest of tea and the alarm was raised.- Found guilty and sentenced to death. (Ref.- t18040215-79).

1805. Feb.20th. John North age 19 was indicted for stealing a silver watch from the house of John Poole who said I am a labourer in the East India Warehouse I live at number 70 Lambeth Street The prisoner lives near me. I heard him call in the street for James Clay who is a lodger at my house and then he came to the foot of the stairs and called James Clay a second time. My wife went to see what it was and the watch which was hanging up was gone and she thought it was the young man who came into the house who had taken it. The prisoner said I was going to call James Clay my bed fellow and found the watch outside. Found guilty 6 months in the House of Correction and fined 1 shilling. (Ref.- t18050220 -13).

1807. Jan.14th. Edward Richards was indicted for stealing 12 yards of silk and lute string and 6 wrappers the property of William Clay, Richard Smith and John Haines. Richard Smith said I live in Crown Court. Cheapside my partners are William Clay and John Haines we are Silk Manufactures. The prisoner was in our employ for 8 years. I had some reason to suspect him and he confessed. The Constable found the items at his lodgings. - Found guilty Transported for 7 years. (Ref.- t18070114-17).

1810. Feb.21st. Mary Twothy was indicted for stealing 26 yards of linen cloth the property of William Gillman and Thomas Clay. William Pitt said I am shopman to William Gillman and Thomas Clay. Linen Drapers. Barbican. The prisoner came into the shop and was acting suspiciously I observed her to be shuffling under her pelisse. I discovered the Irish linen was missing and sent for the Constable.She was found guilty and sentenced to 1 month in Newgate Prison. (Ref.-t18100221-43).

1811. Jan.9th. William Lewis and Richard Stewart were indicted for stealing 2 watches value £6 and 2 gold seals value £1 the property of Ralph Clay in his dwelling house. Ralph Clay said I live at number 5 Millbank in the parish of St George in the East. I am a Baker, I was in the bakehouse at work and I heard an alarm by my wife crying out - the watches, the watches, I ran to her immediately and pursued but did not find the prisoners but on the way back I met a neighbour he told me he saw the 2 boys running and where they were. I went for an officer who apprehended the lads. Mrs Clay said I was in the kitchen adjoining the parlour I saw both watches hanging up at the chimney piece I saw Lewis make away with the property. Lewis age 15 guilty Sentenced to Death. Stewart found not guilty. (Ref.- t18110109-52).

1811. Oct. 30th. Elizabeth Brown was indicted for stealing 6 yards of printed cotton shawls the property of William Gillman and Thomas Clay Linen Drapers from their shop at 23 Barbican.  St Giles. Cripplegate. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18111030-36).

1812. Dec.2nd. Catherine Bird snr and Catherine Bird jnr indicted for stealing 28 yards of woollen the property of William Gillman and Thomas Clay. Linen Drapers. 22 Barbican. Catherine Bird snr guilty 7 years Transportation. Catherine Bird jnr not guilty. (Ref.- t18121202-18).

1813. June 2nd. James Clay was indicted for stealing 2 lamps a candlestick and a spoon the property of Thomas Owen. Iron Monger in Gt Russell Street.  James Clay said I never was charged with a dishonest act before this, I leave myself to your mercy. (Ref.-t18130602-114).

1813. Oct. 27th. Thomas Clay on the Jury in London. (f18131027-1).

1813. Oct. 27th. Joseph Lunnon age 15 was indicted for stealing a watch and seal the property of Stephen Clay who said I am servant to Mr Paris 28 Saville Place. Mile End Road. On Sunday night 3rd October I was going down Whitechapel and the prisoner overtook me. I was in the company of a young man named William Carter the prisoner knew him I was in liquor and was going to bed I suppose he took my watch.- Found Guilty judgement respited. (Ref.-t18131027-94).

1815. May  10th. James Osborne and Arthur Elling indicted for stealing a chest and 60 pounds of tea the property of George Clay. John Callow said I had 8 chests of tea we were to take one to George Clay Esq. Number 56 Russell Square. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18150510-65).

1816. Oct. 30th. John Clay was indicted for for putting his hand into the pocket of George Good with intent to steal. George Good said I saw the prisoner at the crossing of Bow Street Yard. I felt something at my pocket I turned round immediately and saw the prisoner in the act of drawing my handkercief from my pocket. I said you rascal you have attempted to pick my pocket. He was apprehended but found not guilty as he had not thoroughly taken the handkerchief out. (Ref.- t18161030-18).

1817. Feb. 19th. John Brown age 24 indicted for stealing one bridle value 10 shillings the property of Crosby, Samuel Clay, Thomas Clay and Henry Clay. Oil Merchants of St John Street. Robert Wright saw him take it - Guilty 6 months gaol and whipped. (Ref.- t18170219-173).

1817. Sept. 17th. David Finnis and John Goodwin were indicted for stealing one bowsprit value £4 the goods of Felix Clay, George Clay and William Clay. Thomas Hamilton said I am a Thames Police Officer I saw the the prisoners pulling up the river, the bowsprit was fastened to thier boat. Both found guilty sentenced to 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- t19170917-291).

1818. Sept. 9th. Richard Clay one of 12 men on London Jury. (Ref.- f18180909-1).

1819. Jan. 13th. William Clay age 24 was indicted for stealing 6 pieces of mahogany and a piece of cedar. A girl saw him draw the wood under the gate. He said it was only for firewood. Found guilty sentenced to 6 months gaol. (Ref.- t18190113-124).

1820. April 12th. James Clay age 28 was indicted for stealing 128 pounds of beef the goods of John Ellard. Anthony Tinder said I saw the prisoner in Newdigate with the beef on his shoulder and being suspicious followed him. I asked him where he was going with it and he said on board ship I said that was the wrong way he then said he was going to Fleet Market to sell it. I took him back to the owner. He was found guilty and sentenced to 3 months and to be whipped. (Ref.- t18200412-15).

1820. Oct. 28th. James Clay age 29  butcher was indicted for stealing one pair of trousers the goods of Richard Cleobury. James Clark said I was going up Cheapside and saw the prisoner running with a bundle under his arm and a quantity of people following him calling him to stop. I took the bundle from him and found the trousers in it.-  Found guilty sentenced to 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- t18201028-12).

1821. Sept.12th. George Clay age 23 was indicted for stealing 7 yards of linen and one waistcoat the goods of John Denford. Robert Heakes said I am servant to John Denford.Haberdasher. Little Newport Street.Soho. The prisoner came to the shop and asked how much to make 2 shirts. I cut him off 7 yards he then said he had not enough money in his pocket and if I could send the lad with him would send the money back with him . The lad accompanied him with the parcel and he bid him to wait while he went in the pub to get the money from his father he came out and said he was not there and gave him the parcel back. When the lad returned they found the parcel full of grass. - He was found guilty sentenced to 1 year in gaol. (Ref.- t18210912-187).

1823. Jan.15th. George Clay age 33 and John Smith age 19 were indicted for burglary in the house of Catherine Ball widow of Acton Place. Kingsland Road and stealing a number of items. Witnesses saw them with the items. Guilty Transported 7 years. (Ref.- t18230115-7).

1823. Jan.15th. William Cook was indicted for stealing a bushel of oats, beans and chaff mixed together and John Clay was indicted for recieving the same knowing it to be stolen. William Smith said I am a dustman and Clay and I were driving the dustcart. Cook was with us Clay asked Cook to give us some corn. Henry Ishmail said I am on patrol I was on duty at Newington and saw Clay near Hackney Church with a sack of corn on his back coming as from Rhodes Stable he said he bought it from a hostler  and I said I will go there with him to prove it but it was denied by the hostler. He then said he bought it at the White Hart Pub.- He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t18230115-161).

1823. Dec.3rd. Ann Hyder Clay was indicted for stealing 9 sovereigns and a 10 pound note the money of Charles Byrn her master and Ann Clay was indicted for receiving the same knowing it to be stolen. Adelaide Byrn said I am the wife of Charles Byrn we lodge in Charlotte Street . Fitzroy Square. Ann Hyder Clay was my servant. The money was in a box in my bedroom I found the money gone I immediately charged the prisoner with robbery she denied it, I had her apprehended but nothing was found on her. We received the £10 note on Wednesday from the other prisoner. Ann Hyder Clay was asked if her husband had been in the room she denied his having been there. Ann Clerk said I lodge in this house and saw the prisoner in the bedroom talking to her husband when Mrs Byrn was out. Ann Hiverson said I live in Jeffries Buildings. Newcastle Street. Westminster and on Tuesday Ann Hyder Clay's husband called on me and gave me a note to take to his mother (the other prisoner) which I did it was wrapped in the leaf of a bible,he told me to give it to his kind love and say he was going into the country and had sent her a £10 note. I took it to her the next morning. She told me if I saw him tell him to be off as quick as he could into the country for they were after him. He had 9 sovereigns . The mother lived in Coopers Place. Newport Market.The mother and daughter were found not guilty. (Ref.- t18231203-45).

1825. Oct. 27th. John and Susannah Phillips wer indicted for stealing blankets and sheets the goods of Alexander Woodward who were lodging in his house at High Street. Portland Town. Sarah Clay said I lodge in this house and was left to collect the rent I knocked on the door and nobody answered and found all the clothes gone off the bed. They were caught 3 weeks later. John Phillips was found guilty and Transported for 7 years. Susannah Phillips found not guilty. (Ref.- t18251027-63).

1826. April 6th. Henry Benjamin and Richard Painter were indicted for stealing 7 pounds of salmon the goods of Benjamin Clay who said I  live with Mr Curling a salmon salesman. This salmon was in my care to be delivered to my masters customers. I mised it from my basket in Billingsgate. I was given infoermation and I went and laid hold of Henry Benjamin in Thames Street opposite the market the salmon was in a basket I have no doubt it being ours as they were Irish salmon. - Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18260406-31).

1826. May 11th. James Clay was indicted for a misdemeanor. Robert Yorston said I was in Fleet Street I felt something behind me and turned around, I seized the prisoner with part of my handkerchief in his hand and part of it was in my pocket. I gave him to the officer immediately. He was found guilty and sentenced to 1 year. (Ref.- t18260511-176).

1826. Sept.14th. Richard Wells was indicted for the murder of Frances Farbridge. There was a crash between a coach and a horse chaise. The wife of Henry Farbridge was thrown between the wheels of the Mail Coach. John Clay said I keep the Mitre Public House at Barnet. I was about 40 yards from the accident, I saw blood under the step. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18260914-15).

1826. Dec.7th. Job Clay age 53 was indicted for stealing 1 truck value £3-10s. The goods of William Hebborn. George Hales said I am a labourer at Botolph Wharf where the prisoner is a labourer he said he had been sent for it  William Hebborn said I never sent the prisoner for it.- Found guilty.Sentenced to 3 months in gaol. (Ref.- t18261207-249).

1827. April 5th. Jane Toms was indicted for stealing the goods of John Clay who said I am a stable keeper at Kingsland I receIved information  - I had seen my pail safe 5 minutes before, I came to the top of the street and saw the prisoner with it on her arm. I said my good woman that is my pail she said if it is take it. I said she had better come back with me which she did and was taken by the officer. Found guilty Transported for 7 years. (Ref.-t18270405-118).

1827. April 5th.  James Clay was indicted for stealing 1 coat, 1 waistcoat, 1 pair of trousers, 1 handkerchief and 1 snuffbox the goods of Thomas badrick. He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t18270405-166).

1827. Sept.13th. Charles Linscott was indicted for stealing 1 silver spoon value 14 shillings the goods of Mary Clay widow who said I live in Wapping with my son who is a Baker. Mary Israel said I keep a Silversmiths Shop the prisoner came into my shop I paid him 8s-3d for the spoon. Ralph Clay said I am the prosecutors son she informed me she had lost a spoon. I was accidentely Passing Israels shop and saw a spoon which appeared to be the same. I got an officer who brought the prisoner and I told the Magistrate the spoon was mine.  Pronounced not guilty.  (Ref.- t18270913-142).

1828 April 10th. John Baker was indicted for stealing 1 mare the property of John Haselwood. John Clay said I am a stable keeper and keep the Mail Coach Public House. Kingsland Road, the mare was brought to my stable, next day he came and took the mare with him but in consequence of an advertisement in the "Hue and Cry" I found he was later in custody. Found guilty and sentenced to death. (Ref.- t18280410-36).

1828. April 10th. Thomas Edwards was indicted for feloniously assaulting Robert Clay in the Kings Highway at St Paul. Shadwell putting him in fear and taking from his person 1 watch value £4. Robert Clay said I am master of a ship on Friday evening I was walking down Ratcliff Highway the prisoner came up to me I told him I meant to sleep on board my ship, he said he would take me a nearer road we were joined by 3 more men, I said this is a long way all is not right I will go no further. I stopped they then got all round me they pulled me down and I felt their hands in my pockets I called out murder,stop thief they all ran away together. The watchman brought the prisoner up to me in a short time and I  said to him You are the rascal. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. (Ref.-t18280410-59).

1828. July 3rd. John Clay was indicted for stealing 1 turbot value 10 shillings the goods of James Fenn who said I am a Fish Salesman I lost a turbot from my place at Billingsgate. I found the prisoner with it. Witness said they saw Clay with it in a basket. Clay said a man put it in my basket and gave me a penny to take it to Catherine Woolf. Fishmonger at Billingsgate. Verdict not guilty. (Ref.- t18280703-19).

1828. Oct .23rd. Richard Clay one of 12 men on the Jury in London. (Ref.- 18281023-1).

1829. Jan.15th. Henry Perry was indicted for stealing 7 pounds of beef he tried to escape by kicking. George Clay said I took the prisoner and gave the beef back to the owner. Found guilty 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- t18290115-32).

1829. Oct 29th. William Courtney was indicted for stealing lead off a building in Ann Street. Bethnal Green. George Clay said I am an Inspector of the Watch I went with the witness and took the prisoner. Found guilty 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- t18291029-236).

1829. Dec. 3rd. William Clay age 14 was indicted for stealing 1 pair of carriage steps the goods of David Davis his Master. Samuel Oyler said the prisoner brought me a pair of carriage steps for sale as old iron. David Davis said I am a Coach Maker and live in Wigmore Street. The prisoner was my errand boy. The steps are mine and are good to sell as old iron. He was a very good boy,I would take him into my employ again. Sentenced to be whipped. (Ref.- t18291203-224).

1830. July 8th. Thomas Clay one of 12 men on the Jury at London. (Ref.- f18300708-1).

1831. Jan. 6th. Thomas Butterworth was indicted for stealing 1 wooden till from a Bakers Shop in Hoxton.Joseph Wager said I ran over and held the prisoner till the officer came. James Clay said I am the officer and this is the till. Transported 7 years. (Ref.- t18310106-158).

1831. April 7th. Samuel Britton was indicted for stealing 1 cask value 1 shilling and 172 pounds of lead the goods of Samuel Clay. William Brightier said I am carman to Samuel Clay. Oilman I had several articles on the cart including 4 casks of lead. I looked under the cart and saw a mans legs he had got a cask out of the cart. Found guilty sentenced to 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- t18310407-103).

1831. April 7th. James Clay said I am a Police Constable and I found the prisoner with the stolen purse in the lining of his trousers just below the knee. Found guilty sentenced to 7 years Transportation. (Ref.- 18310407-203).

1832. Feb.16th. Thomas George Clay age 62 was indicted for embezzeling £8 he had recieved on account of Abraham Roberts to whom he was servant. James Ryland said I am cashier to the London Provident Institution which is a bank for savings. The prisoner was a messenger and door keeper at the office. It was no part of his duty to recieve money from depositers. Clay said I am perfectly innocent of any criminal intention my memory being very bad. I have been injured several times severely and must have overlooked the thing which an upright man should not have done. Found guilty but judgement respited. (Ref.- t18320216-58).

1832. Feb.16th. James Pullen age 14 indicted for stealing 1 iron weight value 18 pence. James Clay said I apprehended the prisoner at his fathers, he escaped into another house I found him concealed under a bed. Fined 1 shilling. (Ref.- t18320216-232).

1832. April 5th. William Fletcher was indicted for a misdemeanor. Alfred Stuchbury said I am in the employ of William Clay. Woollen Draper of West Smithfield. The prisoner preteded to be ordering cloth at Clay's shop for another firm. Thomas Howse said the prisoner was in our employ we had discharged him and never after that sent him to Mr Clay's for cloth on our account. He knew we occasionally dealt with Clay. - Found guilty Judgement Respited. (Ref.- t18320405-128).

1832. April 5th. Three boys aged 14 indicted for stealing a till with money from a Public House William Clay said I am a Police Officer a witness said where the till was, I went there and found it.- Guilty all three were Transported 7 years.( Ref.-t18320405-181).

1832. April 5th. Joseph Hughes was indicted for stealing a bag of copper money the property of William Clay. George Tucker said I am carman to William Clay. Salt Merchant of Lower Thames Street I saw the prisoner take it from the cart. Transported 7 years. (Ref.- t18320405-281).

1832. Nov.29th.  Edward Burch was indicted for stealing 1 brooch value 10 shillings from Richard Clay. The Police Sergeant searched him and found the brooch. Found guilty 1 month in prison. (Ref.t 18321129-202).

1833. Jan. 3rd. Thomas Dale age 12 indicted for stealing a number of items. James Clay Police Constable number 3 said I was on duty in Hoxton Square the prisoner was carrying something in his apron I stopped him he said they were some toys which his father had given him. I delivered him into custody. Found guilty 3 months prison. (Ref.- 18330103-179).

1833. Sept.5th. Charles Dyson was indicted for stealing. William Clay Police Constable K278 said in Consequence of what I heard I went to the prisoners house I turned the bed over and found some of the items. Found guilty Transported 7 years. (Ref.- t18330905-69).

1834. Sept .4th. John Stanley age 25 and John Clay age 25 were indicted for breaking and entering the dwellig house of Stephen Devereux and stealing a number of items. Stephen Devereux said I am a Baker and I live in High Street. Wapping. I went to bed and was called up by a neighbour at quarter to four in the morning and observed the door had been forced open. I found all the drawyers open and all my clothes gone,money,spoons and other items. The prisoner Clay lived in my service as a Journeyman Baker and quitted a month before the robbery. John Mead said I saw the prisoner Clay had a very handsome coloured waistcoat on. Later I was informed of the robbery and went in search of Clay and found him at his grandmothers I told him of the robbery and he said he knew nothing about it. I took him into custody. Stanley and Clay were found guilty and Transported for life. (Ref.-t18340904-7).

1834. Dec. 3rd . James Clay Transportation for Life  to New South Wales. Australia  convicted by Court Martial at the Tower of London. (Ref.- List of Convicts to Australia).

1835. Dec.14th. Henry Wyatt was indicted for stealing articles from Joseph Pullen who lives in Old Castle Street. Bethnall Green and had let a furnished room to the prisoner. Mary Clay said I put these articles into the room on Mr Pullens order I went into the room and missed them. Found guilty 1 month in prison. (Ref.- t18350615-1478).

1835. Dec.14th. Samuel Clay was indicted for stealing 23 stone bottles from James Butts. He pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 6 months in prison. (Ref.- t18351214-294).

1836. Feb. 29th. Thomas Clay. Merchant of Doughty Street gave good character reference to one of four men indicted for breaking and entering the Kings Office stealing £4,292. They were found guilty and senteced Transportation for life. (Ref.- t18360229-702).

1836. Nov. 28th. Richard Clay age 21 was indicted for stealing 1 handkerchief value 2s-6d from George Parsons in Grace Church Street. Police Constable said I saw the prisoner take the handkerchief from his pocket. Found guilty Transported 7 years.( Ref.- t18361128-61).

1838. June 18th. George Snooks age 19 and John Clay age 20 were indicted for stealing 2 geese from Owen Sparrow who said I live in Chigwell Hill and I am a farmer I was coming to town and I met the 2 prisoners they were going in the direction of my house. When I got home I missed 2 geese. The prisoners recieved good character references. Found guilty 1 month in prison. (Ref.- t18380618-1602).

1838. Oct. 22nd. John Murphy age 13 was indicted for stealing goods value 12 shillings off Thomas Kent Clay his master. Sentenced to 4 days prison and to be whipped. (Ref.- t18381022-2306).

1839. April 8th. Richard Marshall was indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling house of James Bruton. William Clay said I am a Policeman I saw the prisoners coming across Sydney Square . I said I want you for the robbery at Brutons they ran away and I caught one. He was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years transportation. (Ref.- t18390408-1264).

1839. Will of Joseph Clay who died 24 Oct. 1839 left £3,000 in an Investment Trust to his daughter Elizabeth  Clay who lived at Upper Norwood. London spinster. She later married Edmund Southay.  (She became a widow in 1883 and later lived at The Grove. Fleets. Hampshire and the Trust Fund of £3,000 was for her personal use. (City of Westminster Records Ref.- 0761/015/02).

1839. Nov. 25th. William Faulkner was indicted for recieving off an evil disposed person 400 pamphlets and 40 pounds of printed paper the goods of Richard Jeremiah Clay who said I am a Printer and carry on the business on Bread Street HillI I print for various publishers. He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t18391125-91).

1840. May 11th. Charles Clay age 18 was indicted for forging an order for £1-4s-4d with intent to defraud the Governer of the Bank of England. - Found guilty Transported for 14 years. (Ref.-t18400511-1376).

1840. June 15th. William Clay. Police Constable K278 said I was on duty in St James Street in plain clothes I saw the 2 prisoners they tried several gentlemens pockets. - John Foxcroft  found guilty 3 months prison. David Jordan not guilty. (Ref.-t18400615-1689).

1840. Oct.19th. John Edwards indicted for forging a request for delivery of glass. One witness said I was at Mr Clay's a Steel Pen Manufactory in Holborn Hill for about 6 months. (Ref.- t18401019-2419).

1841. Nov. 29th. William Clay was indicted for stealing 1 bag of money from the Gordon Arms. The Landlord said I saw the prisoner in my house in the afternoon I discovered the bar had been disturbed and a bag of money had been taken from a drawyer. the prisoner said he found the bag of money in Covent Garden. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18411129-67).

1842. Feb. 28th. William Paraman was indicted for stealing. John Thornett was a witness who said I am a Warehouse Man to Clay and Newman. Salt Manufacturers in City Road. (Ref.- t18420228-933).

1842. Feb. 28th. William Clay age 12 was indicted for breaking and entering a dwelling house - Sentenced to prison for 3 months. (Ref.- t18420228-1072).

1842. Aug. 22nd. Henry Morley was indicted for stealing 22 yards of woollen cloth the goods of William Clay who said I am a Woollen Draper and live in Skinner Street. Snow Hill. I was coming home and met the prisoner about 2 yards from my house he was coming out of my house with a roll of my cloth under his arm, he said someone had given it to him. He was found guilty 6 months in prison. (Ref.- t18420822-2226).

1842. Oct. 24th. William Watson indicted for stealing.-  Witness Joseph Hodges said I am shopman to Mr Clay a Pawnbroker in the New Road. (Ref.-t18421024-3010).

1843. Jan. 2nd. William Clay and John Mahoney were indicted for stealing items the property of William Holiday who said I am a potman at the Royal Oak. Stepney The prisoners were in the taproom. I was asleep I awoke by someone feeling in my pocket. I saw Clay. He was found not guilty. (Ref.- t18430102-536).

1843. Nov. 27th. Sophia Harman was indicted for stealing money. Louisa Hooper gave witness and said I am apprentice to Mr Clay a Draper on Broadway. Deptford. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18431127-259).

1845. June 16th. James Longstone was indicted for embezzlement. Samuel John Clay said I am an agent at Staley Iron Works the prisoner came for coals he was loaded with 60 tons. I heard of some defiiency before he came the second time, I asked him how he could account for 2 tons which appeared to be missing he said he did not know. - Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18450616-1383).

1846. May 11th. Francis Marsden was indicted for stealing. Thomas Purdy said I am assistant to Messrs Clay and Son. Cheapside I felt a hand in my pocket and saw the prisoner with my handkerchief. Found guilty 9 months prison. (Ref.- t18460511-1044).

1846. Aug. 17th. Three men were indicted for stealing. John Footman was a witness who said I am in the service of Mr Clay of Clerkenwell Close. Thomas Cundick guilty  prison 2 years. (Ref.- t18460817-1591).

1846. Dec.14th. Joseph Wall was indicted for stealing 1 coat value 17s-6d the goods of Jonathan Clay who said I am a Clothier and live in King Street. Deptford. I had the coat on the outside of my premises.The prisoner took it. Found guilty 4 months prison. (Ref.- t184612140310).

1847. Jan. 4th. George Fitts was indicted for obtaining money from Ann Elizabeth Clay by false pretences. She said I live in Newington and I am the wife of John Misprey Clay who was involved in a court case 12 months ago the Solicitor had not dealt right by my husband. I paid the prisoner money for a Writ he came again for more money. Emma Clay said I live with my mother the prisoner came and asked my mother for more money. Found guilty prison 4 months. (Ref.- t18470104-444).

1847. Oct. 25th. William Luck was indicted for a robbery upon Sheik Adsgil stealing from his person 1 handkerchief 1 half sovereign and 10 shillings. William Clay said I live at number 10 Queen Street. Poplar I went into the Black Horse public house. High Street. Poplar to look for my father and saw the prisoner who took out a handkerchief with money in it. He had a half sovereign and 10 shillings. Found guilty. 6 months prison. (Ref.-t18471025 -2411).

1848. April 3rd.Mary Jones indicted for stealing 29 yards of silk. Richard Merrell said I am assisstant to Mr Davis. Accountant. I took an inventory of the stock of Mr George Clay of 5 Queen Street. Cheapside these 2 pieces of silk belonged to that estate. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18480612-1561).

1848. June 12th. William Clay age 18 stealing 1 mare, 1 cart, 4 sacks and 12 bushels of peas. Witness said the prisoner said he had borrowed them. Found guilty 12 months prison. (Ref.- t18480612-1561).

1849. April 9th. Mary Walsh stealing for tea and money the property of Thomas Clay her master who said I keep an eating house in Brick Lane. Spitalfields. The prisoner was in my service, on Thursday evening I left my shop, my mother and the prisoner were there, when I returned I saw the prisoner at the till. I said what are you doing with the till she said do you think I am robbing you I said I think you are. - She was Found guilty. Sentence 4 months prison. (Ref.- t18490409-957).

1850. April 8th. James Clay age 23 and George Wadmore stealing 46 pounds of mutton and a wooden tray the goods of Charles Price their master, Butcher in Clare Market. They were caught trying to sell them. Guilty 4 months prison. (Ref.- t18500408-763).

1850. Sir William Clay of Tower Hamlets. Member of Parliament. (Ref.- Wards Directory).

1851. Jan. 6th.  James Clay age 24 embezzling £3-12d the money of John Isaac. Having been convicted before pleaded guilty. Sentence 1 year in prison. (Ref.- t18510106-325).

1851. May 12th. John Hamilton age 16 stealing 2 sacks value 2 shillings the goods of Henry Clay his master. Pleaded guilty. 4 months prison. (Ref.- t18510512-1087).

1851. Aug. 25th. Thomas Spurrier unlawfully assaulting Maria Clay age 10 and 11 months with intent. - No evidence. Found not guilty. (Ref.- 18510818-1721a).

1851. Rev. J. G. Clay is curate of St John's. Croydon. (Ref.- Commercial and General Directory of Croydon).

1852. William Clay is in Portland Prison. (Ref.- Post Office London Directory).

1853. Twickenham. London. Sir William Clay gave £500 towards the erection of the church of Holy Trinity. (Ref.- Mason's Court Guide).

1854. June12th. Edward Clay for embezzling and stealing 12 yards lawn, 31 yards of drill, 6 pairs stockings, 24 pairs of socks and 2 umbrellas the goods of Phillip Firman which he recieved on account of his master. Samuel Clay said I do not know that these goods have ever been in stock. I am Chief Clerk my brother did not come to me with respect to these goods. The prisoner said I can account for those goods they were in my possession lawfully. Found not guilty. (Ref.- t18540612-759).

1855. Nov. 26th. Three men for stealing 1 sheep value 40 shillings the property of Sir William Clay . Bart. John Tame said I live at Twickenham and am Shepherd to Sir William Clay. I had care of 30 sheep of his in a field near Hospital Green in that parish, next morning a sheep  was missing and there was blood in the field. The police caught the culprits who were found guilty and sentenced to 12 months in prison. (Ref.- t18551126-45).

1857. The House of Commons. Sir William Clay of Tower Hamlets. (Ref.- Exeter Pocket Journal).

1862. Sept. 13th. Sarah Frances Clay of 91 Eaton Square. London buried in the family vault at Kensall Green Cemetary. London. Admon granted to Sir William Clay of 91 Eaton Square. Baronet the father and next of kin. (The Visitation of England and Wales vol. 14).

1874. April 6th. Elizabeth Clay alias Johnson and Esther wife of Joseph Miller were indicted for stealing a number of items the goods of John Wilkinson on April 3rd. Both found Guilty. (Old Bailey).

1874. June 8th. Frederick Clay age 23 charged with feloniously killing David Dorman on the 11th of May, David Dorman was pulling a truck the prisoner on his cart overtook and caught the wheel which turned the truck around and Dorman fell underneath the cart. The prisoners cart was heavily loaded with timber he was sitting on top 10 feet from the ground. Witnesses gave evidence. The Coroners Jury returned a verdict of accidental death. (Old Bailey Court).

1883. Aug. 3rd. Thomas Clay age 43 pleaded guilty to forging a cheque for £10.1s.6d and an order for £4.19s.9d and embezzling other sums from his masters Smith, Paterson and Co. He received an excellant Character. - 3 months Hard Labour. (Old Court).

1896. Nov.13th. The marriage of Lord Bingham and Miss Spender Clay will take place at St Peter's Church. Eaton Square. London on Monday 30th. (The Cambriam Newspaper. Wales page 2).

1899. Sept. 8th. A Terrible Crime in London. At West Ham on Thursday night  a woman named Martha Clay was attacked by a man who drew a razor and hacked her about the face. She died on admission to hospital. (The Western Mail Newspaper page 5).

1899. Sept. 8th. At West Ham. London. Edgar Smith age 30 a carpenter was charged with the murder of Martha Clay a woman with whom he had lived by cutting her throat with a razor. (Newspaper).

1899. Nov. 24th. William Creamer age 46 feloniously marrying Fanny Clay, his wife being alive. Fanny Clay said I live at 19 Black Lion Lane. Hammersmith I have known the prisoner 23 years and we went through the ceremony of marriage  in September 1876. I had 6 children by him, he told me he was single. - He was arrested on a warrant by Detective Arthur Allen. (New Court).

1902. Policeman George Clay. I was on duty in the early morning of May 22nd I saw the prisoner running towards me followed by Lewis Macfancham I tried to stop him he fired his revolver at my head I put my left hand up to save my face the bullet entered my hand it has not been taken out I ran after the prisoner blowing my whistle I have been off duty since. The surgeon said I attended Clay the bullet is still in his hand it is not desirable to disturb it as the tissues are lacerated. If he had not put his hand up it might have killed him, (Court Case).

1937. Feb. 19th. Obituary of Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Spender Clay MP after nearly 27 years member for Tonbridge died at his residence in Hyde Park Street. London aged 61, Large article and photograph. (The Courier Newspaper).

London Parish Register Entries.                                                         Parish.

Katherine Clay married John Haine 1541.---------------- -St Mildred. Poultney.

Sibel Clay baptised.1560.--------------------------------------St Gregory / St Paul.

George Clay married Anne Smith 1572.--------------------St Margaret. Lothbury.

Thomas son of Edward Clay baptised 1578.---------------St James. Clerkenwell.

Robert Clay married Isobell Walker 1581.------------------St James. Clerkenwell

Edward son of Richard Clay baptised 1588.----------------St Giles Cripplegate.

Elizabeth Clay married George Harman 1588.------------ St Augustine. Watling Street.

Anne Clay married William Jones 1592--------------------- St Peters. Cornhill.

Elizabeth Clay married John Tibbols 1598.-----------------St Andrew. Enfield.

Alice Clay married Thomas Andrews 1598-----------------St Dunston. Stepney.

Sarah daughter of Nicholas Clay baptised 1598-----------St Mary. Whitechapel. Stepney.

John son of Thomas Clay baptised 1601--------------------St Mary. Stepney.

Sarah Clay married John Elvidge. 1602. --------------------St James. Clerkenwell.

Sarah daughter of Thomas Clay baptised 1603.------------St Mary. Abchurch.

Joan Clay married John Bullocke 1604 ----------------------St Margaret. Lothbury.

John son of Thomas Clay baptised 1604.--------------------St Mary. Woolnorth.

Robert Clay married 1606.-------------------------------------St Mary Magdeline. Bermondsey.

Thomas Clay marrieid Elizabeth Gander 1610.-------------St Antholin. Budge Row.

John son of William Clay baptised 1616.---------------------St Lawrence. Poultney.

Sarah daughter of Wm and Margaret Clay bapt.1616.---- St Lawrence. Poutney.

Tymothey son of Wm and Margaret Clay bapt.-------------St.Lawrence. Poutney.

Oliver Clay married 1621.--------------------------------------St Magdeline. Fish Street.

Richard Clay married Sarah Rogers 1622-------------------St John. Hackney.

John son of Oliver and Elizabeth Clay baptised June 13th. 1622.--- St Bartholomew.

John son of Oliver and Elizebeth Clay buried 15th June.  1622. ---- St Bartholomew.

Richard son of Richard Clay baptised 1627.-----------------St Mathew.

John Clay married Margaret Aspey 1628.-------------------St Gregory by St Paul.

Anne daughter of Humphrey Clay baptised 1685. ---------St Martin Orgar.

London Parish Register Entries

St Vedast. Foster Lane. London. (1558).

1595. Mary daughter of John Clay buried.

1597. John son of Daniel Clay baptised.

1598. William son of Daniel Clay baptised.

1600. Mary daughter of Daniel Clay baptised.

1603. Sarah and Mary twins of Daniel Clay baptised.

1603. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay baptised.

1605. Elizabeth Clay a child buried.

1605. Robert son of Daniel Clay baptised.

1605. John son of John Clay baptised.

1605. John child of John Cley buried.

1606. John son of John Clay baptised.

1607. John a child of John Cley buried.

1607. Richard son of John Cley baptised.

1609 Grace daughter of John Clay baptised.

St Dunston. Stepney. London. (1568).

1581. Charles son of John Clay baptised.

1603. Margaret Clay married William Johnson.

1624. John Clay married Grace Myter.

1626. William son of John and Grace Clay baptised.

1626. John Clay married Mary Common.

1626. Sarah Clay married Edward Paine.

St Katherine by the Tower. London. (1584).

1596. Edward son of John Clay baptised.

1605. Richard Clay married Mary Evanes'

1616. Elizabeth daughter of Alexandre Clay baptised.

St Bride. Fleet Street. London. (1587).

1597. Thomas Clay married Bridget Marsham.

1602. John Clay married Grace Yeardlye.

1610. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay baptised.

1612. John son of John Clay baptised.

St Giles Without. Cripplegate. London. (1561).

1577. Richard Clay married Anne Baylie.

1578. Rachel daughter of Richard Clay baptised.

1580. Beatrick daughter of Richard Clay baptised.

1584. Robert son of Richard Clay baptised.

1586. Gregory son of Richard Clay baptised.

1589. Robert son of Richard Clay baptised.

1611. Henry Clay married Anne James.

1612. William son of Henry Clay baptised.

1613. Thomasine daughter of Henry Clay baptised.

1615. Edward son of Henry Clay baptised.

1621. William son of Alexandre Clay baptised.

1621. Thomas son of Michael Clay baptised.

1622. Thomas son of Henry Clay baptised.

1624. Hannah daughter of Edward Clay baptised.

1625. John son of Henry Clay baptised.

1626. Susanna daughter of Henry Clay baptised.

St Olave. Old Jewry. London. (1538).

1549. Thomas Clay married Elizabeth Cooper.

1551. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Clay baptised.

1557. Thomas son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1563. Elizabeth Clay married Richard Williston.

1571. Elizabeth Clay married William Chapman.

St Andrews by the Wardrobe. London. (1558).

1564. Margaret Clay baptised.

1565. Sarah Clay baptised.

1566. Anne Clay baptised.

1567. George Clay baptised.

1568. Richard Clay baptised.

1569. Susan Clay buried.

1569. Edward Clay buried.

1569. Margaret Clay buried.

1569. George Clay buried.

1569. Charles Clay buried.

1570. Christopher Clay baptised.

1571. Kathryn Clay baptised.

1571. Kathrin Clay buried.

1572.. Elizabeth Clay baptised.

1573. John Clay baptised.

1573. John Clay buried.

1573. Edward Clay baptised.

1573. Edward Clay buried.

1575. Frances Clay baptised.

1590. Alexandre son of John Clay baptised.

1605. James Clay married Ellen

St Andrew. Holborn. London. (1558).

1614. Jane daughter of Adam Clay baptised.

1615. John son of Adam Clay baptised.

1617. Mary daughter of Adam and Ann Clay baptised.

1620. John son of Adam and Ann Clay baptised.

1622. Robert son of Adam and Ann Clay baptised.

1624. James son of Adam and Ann  baptised.

1625. Steven son of Adam and Ann Clay baptised.

St Thomas the Apostle. London.( 1558).

1560. John Clay married Elizabeth Hutchin.

1561. John son of John Clay baptised.

1563 / 64. John son of John Claye buried.

1563. Joane daughter of John Clay buried.

1563. Mary daughter of John Clay baptised.

1566. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay baptised.

1568. John Clay buried.

1603. Agnes Clay married Lawrence Bramley.

1632. Elizabeth daughter of Roger and Elizabeth Cley baptised.

1635. Roger son of Roger and Elizabeth Cley baptised.

1637. Roger Clay buried.

1638. Thomas son of Roger and Elizabeth Clay baptised.

1643. Roger Clay buried.

1643. Elizabeth Clay buried.

St Nicholas. Cole Abbey. London. (1538).

1549. Richard son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1554. Henry son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1556. Thomas Clay buried.

1587. Margaret Clay Married Rychard Blackwell.

1596. Anne Clay married Rychard Edwards.

St Michael. Bassishaw. London. (1538).

1552. John Clay married Johan Ward.

1555. Maryon Clay married Robert Beton.

1562. Elizabeth Clay married

St Botolph without Aldgate. London. (1558).

1588. Thomas son of Austin Clay baptised.

1590. Katherine daughter of Austin Clay baptised.

1593 .Edward Clay married Margery.

1619. Sarah daughter of Hugh and Martha Clay baptised.

St Botolph without Bishopgate. London. (1558).

1592. Edward Cley married Margery Esawe ? Dec. 5th.

1603. Margery Clay married Richard Perine. Jan. 22nd.

1603. Elleyne Clay buried Aug. 8th age 22.

1603. Edward Clay buried  Aug. 9th age 43.

1605. Mary Clay married John Bellam.

1607. Ann Cleye of Bethlehem House  buried age 66. July 22nd.

1612. Robert Claye buried.

1619. Thomas Clay married Anne Frane.

1620. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Ann Clay baptised.

1622. Theophillus Claye married Mary Douner. Sept.22nd.

1624. Thomas Clay buried.

1632. Margery Clay buried age 6 months.

1633 / 34. Mary daughter of Thomas and Agnes Clay baptised.

1637. Theophillus Claye married Jane Marriott. May 4th.

1638. Thomas son of Theophillus and Jane Clay baptised.

1640. John son of Theophillus and Jane Clay baptised.

1640. Mary Clay age 8 buried.

1641. Thomas Clay buried.

1643. Susanna daughter of Theophillus and Jane Clay baptised.

1643. Susanna daughter of Theophillus and Jane Clay buried.

1645. Theophillus Clay age 45 buried.

1645. Anne Clay age 60 buried.

1645 / 46. Theophillus Clay age 5 buried.

1646. Thomas Clay married Sarah Draper. March 26th.

1646. Mary Clay age 1 buried.

1646. Jane Clay married Edward Johnson. Dec.10th.

1647. John son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1649. Thomas son of Thomas and Sarah Claye baptised.

1649 / 50. Peter Claye married Elizabeth Wales. Jan.1st.

St Margaret. Westminster. London.

1541 Joan Clay married Thomas Jones.

1554. William Clay married Helen Harewode.

1556. Kateryn Clay baptised

1560. Ellyn Clay married Lawrence Symson.

1587. Nicholas Clay married Katherine Thomas.

1597. Rebecca Clay married

1607. J oan Clay married John Chamberlin.

1616. Nicholas Clay married Anne Divett.

1633. William son of John Clay baptised.

St Martin in the Fields. London.

1617. Mariam Clay married George Hudson.

All Hallows. Honey Lane. London.

1555. William Clay buried.

1598. Ellen Claye married Phillip Rice.

St Mathew. Friday Street. London.

1624. Thomas Clay buried.

1627. Richard son of Richard and Sarah Clay baptised.

St.Mary Woolnoth. Langbourne.

1604. John son of Thomas Claye glasier baptised .

1604. John son of Thomas Claye buried.

St Mary Woolchurch.

1635. Frances daughter of Francis and Elizabeth baptised.

1637. John son of Francis and Elizabeth Clay baptised.

1639 .Francis son of Francis and Elizabeth baptised.

1640 /41. Thomas son of Francis and Elizabeth Clay baptised.

1642 / 43.  Francis son of Mr Francis Clay buried.

1644. Thomas son of Francis and Elizabeth Clay baptised.

1645 / 46. E lizabeth daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Clay baptised.

Christchurch. Newgate Street. London.

1544. William Clay buried.

St Peters. Cornhill.

1592 . Anne Claye married William Jones. Aug. 27th.

1645 / 46. Abraham Clay of Cockpitt East Yard buried.

St. Peter Paul Wharf.

1618. Elizabeth Claye married Robert Allen. Aug.26th.

1660. Samuel Clay married Judith Greene. May 1st.

St.Benet. Castle Baynard.

1649. Joseph son of Richard Clay baptised.

St. Antholin. Budge Row.

1610. Thomas Claye cordwainer married Elizabeth Gander. April 10th.

Registry of the Lord Bishop of London.

1624. John Clay and Grace Mytre of St Catherine parish. London. Widow married.

1626. John Clay of Wapping mariner and Mary Cummin of the same married.

1626. William son of John Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster and Grace his wife baptised.

1627. Theophillus son of John Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster and Grace his wife baptised.

1628. John son of Theophillus Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster and Mary his wife baptised.

1630. John son of Theophillus Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster and Mary his wife baptised.

1630. Martha daughter of John Clay of Prusons Hand mariner and Mary his wife baptised.

1631. Margaret daughter of John Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster and Grace his wife baptised.

1632. Elizabeth daughter of Theophillus Clay of Wentworth Street. Silkthroster baptised.

1780. London City Directory.

Richard Clay. Merchant. 21 College Hill. Upper Thames Street. + 1790.

Clay,  Agutter and Co. Merchants and Manufacturers. 2 Crown Court. Cheapside.

1790. London City Directory.

Henry Clay. Japanner. 18 King Street Covent Garden. + 1795 + 1802.

Clay,  Smith and Driver. Merchants. 2 Crown Court. Cheapside. + 1795.

George Clay. Merchant. 39 Old Broad Street. + 1795.

Clay and Barret. Timber Merchants. Near Rotherhithe Church. + 1795.

1791. London. City Directory.

Richard Clay Esq. 49 Berners Street.

Loveday and Clay. Oilmen and Hop Merchants.

1795. London City Directory.

James Clay.  Attorney. Old Pay Office. Broad Street.

George Clay. Merchant.  39 Old Broad Street.

Henry Clay. Japanner. 18 King Street. Covent Garden.

1800. London City Directory.

William Clay. Man's Mercer and Button Seller. 9 Clothfair. Smithfield.

Clay, Crosby and Young. Oil and Hop Merchants. 100 St John Street.

1802. London City Directory.

Felix and George Clay. Russia Merchants. 38 Old Broad Street.

John Clay. Merchant. 11 Guildford Street. Foundling Hospital.

George Clay and Co. Timber Merchants. Elephant Stairs. Rotherhithe Wall.

Clay, Jepson and Baker. Warehouse Men. 5 Lawrence Lane.

William Clay. Woollen Draper. 9 Clothfair. 

Francis Clay. Watchcap Maker. 59 Gee Street. Goswell Street.

Henry Clay. Carpenter. 60 Theobalds Road. Holborn.

Henry Clay. Japanner. 18 King Street. Covent Garden.

Clay and Scriven. Engravers and Print Sellers to Her Royal Highness. the Princess of Wales. 18 Ludgate Hill.

1802. London City Directory. Private Residents.

Captain William Clay. London Street. Ratcliffe.

Mr Robert Clay. 65 White Lion Street. Pentonville.

William Clay Esq. Upper Hackney.

William Clay Esq. Upper Gower Street. Bedford Square.

James Clay.Esq. 17 Austin Friars.

Mr Robert Clay. 36 Great Maddox Street. Hanover Square.

Mr George Clay. 15 P rinces Street. Rotherhithe.

Rev. William Claye. 9 Chesterfield Street. Mayfair.

Gores Traders Directory of London. 1805 - 1807.

George and Felix Clay. Russia Merchants. 38 Old Broad Street.

James Clay. Merchant. 4 Bloomsbury Place.

Clay and Barratt. Timber Merchants. Elephant Street. Rotherhithe.

Clay and Sorrell. Star Brewhouse. Whitcombe St. Leicester Square.

John Clay. Sugar Refiner. 68 Upper Thames Street.

Clay and Baker. Warehouse Men. 5 Lawrence Lane. Cheapside.

Clay, Smith and Co. Silk Manufacturers. Crown Street. Cheapside.

William Clay. Woollen Draper and Mans Mercer. 9 Cloth Fair.

Clay and Scriven. Engravers and Print Sellers. 18 Ludgate Hill.

Francis Clay. Watchcap Maker. 59 Gee Street. Geswell St.

Henry Clay. Japanner. 18 King Street. Covent Garden.

Thomas Clay. Stonemason. 3 Ranclagh St. Pinilico.

Henry Clay. Carpenter and Undertaker. 60 Theobalds Road. Is.

William Clay. The Black Boy and Camel. Leadenhall Street.

John Clay. Corn Merchant. Easter Lane.

Gores Directory of London  Private Residents. 1805 - 1807.

William Clay Esq. 81 Guilford Street.

William Clay Esq. 2 Upper Gower St and Twickenham. Middlesex.

James Clay. Esq. 4 Bloomsbury Place. Bloomsbury Square.

William Clay Esq. 9 Chesterfield St. Mary-le-Bone.

John Clay Esq. 14 Grays Inn Square.

George Clay Esq. Stockwell.

Mr Richard Clay. 15 Oxenden St. Haymarket.

Mr Ralph Clay. Providence Row. Hackney.

Mr Clay. Tokenhouse Yard.

Post Office Directory. 1815. London.

Robert Clay. Merchant. 15 Thavies Inn. Holborn.

Clay and Co. Warehouse Men. 5 Lawrence Lane.

Felix and George Clay. Merchants. 38 Old Broad Street.

Henry Clay. Manufacturer of Paper Tea Trays to their Majesties and the Royal Family. 18 King Street. Covent Garden.

R.Clay. Gluemaker. Windmill Lane. Camberwell.

Thomas Clay. Printseller. 18 Ludgate Hill.

William Clay. Woollen Draper. 50 West Smithfield.

Post Office Dirctory. 1819. London.

Richard Clay Esq. Dirctor of the Albion Insurance Company. Warren St. Fitzroy Square.

William Clay Esq. Director of the Rock Life Insurance Company.

William Clay. Woollen Draper. 50 West Smithfield.

George Clay. Director of the London Dock Committee.

Pigot's Directory. 1822. London.

Edward Clay. Cloth Worker. 13 Bedfordbury.

Pigot's Directory. 1825. London.

Henry Clay. Carpenter. 60 Theobalds Road.

William Clay. Carpenter. 64 John Street. Fitzroy Square.

London Directory 1835.

William Clay and Son. Woollen Warehouse. 23 Skinner Street.

M.A.Clay. Clothworker. 46 Basinghall Street.

George Clay. Cock Inn. 76 Snow Hill.

George Clay. The Grapes. 110 Forest Street. Cripplegate.

George Clay. Wine Merchant. 110 Forest Street.

Henry Clay. Paper Tea Tray Warehouse. 18 King Street. Covent Garden.

Richard Clay. Printer. 7 and 8 Bread Street Hill.

Samuel Clay. Fruiterer. 28 Cloth Fair. West Smithfield.

T.K.Clay. Pencil and Steel Penmaker. 9 Dyers Buildings.

Thomas Clay. Staymaker. 29 Edward Street. 

Thomas Clay. Printseller. 18 Ludgate Hill.

William Clay. Painter and Glazier. 15 New Inn Yard. Shoreditch.

John Clay. 40 Greek Street.

Robert and Thomas Clay. 56 Friday Street.

Samuel Clay. Oil Merchant. 100 St John Street.

Clay and Gilman. Agents. 17 Birchin Lane.

Clay and Newman. Salt Merchants. City Road Basin and 79 Lower Thames Street. Droitwich.

George Clay and Son. Merchants. Salvador House. Bishopgate.

G.Clay and Son. Ship Chandlers. 21 Fore Street. Limehouse.

London Directory 1840.

Edward Clay. Auctioneer and House Estate Agent. 58 North Hill.

London Directory 1845.

John Dodd Clay. General Post Office. London.

London Directory 1865.

Percival Clay. Merchant. 29 Great Street. St Helen's.

Sun Fire Office Insurance Register. London also Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Group. (London Metropolitan Archives).

1741. Nov.17th.  Abraham Clay. Gentleman. Hanover Square. London. (LMA Ref.- DL/AM/PW/1745/054).

1782. Jan. 23rd. Ann Clay. Victualler. The Rose and Ball. Bennetts Hill. Doctors Commons. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/ MS11936/299/454951).

1782. Oct. 9th. William Clay. Silk Weaver. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936/304/465563)

1782. Dec. 26th. Felix Clay. Gent. 18 Clements Inn. London. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936/306/469/073).

1784. Sept. 29th. George Clay. Timber Merchant. 23 Princes St. Rotherhithe. Property next to Thames near Elephant Stairs. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936.).

1785. Jan.14th. William Clay. Gentleman near Spital Square. Norton Falgate. London. (LMA Ref. - CLC/B/192/F/001/ - MS11936/327/500/484).

1785. Jan.14th. William Clay. Victualler. Black Boy and Camel. Leadenhall Street. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001 - MS11936/331/509004).

1786. Jan.14th. William Clay. Ribbon Manufacturer. 57 Friday Street. London. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001 - MS11936/335/514243 + 44).

1789. Sept 4th. Richard Clay snr and Richard Clay jnr and William Clay. Silk Merchants. 2 Crown Court. Cheapside. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/362/560620).

1792. March 29th. William Clay snr and William Clay jnr. Weavers. 2 Crown Court. Cheapside. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/385/598264).

1792. April 10th. William Clay. Watch Maker. 17 Gwynns Buildings. Islington. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/386/598807).

1792. April 14th. John Clay. Victualler. The Crooked Billet. King Street. Tower Hill. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/388/604083).

1793. Jan11th. John Clay. Merchant. 100 St John Street. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/392/610375).

1794.Jan.18th. Sarah and Emma Clay. Spinsters. 40 Queen Ann Street West. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/401/624595).

1794.Dec.13th. William Clay. Mercer. 9 Cloth Fair. West Smithfield. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/399/634942).

1795.Jan. 28th. Elizabeth Clay. Merchant. St John Street. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/399/639/023).

1800. Oct. 20th. Robert Clay. Hosier and Warehouseman. 1 Trump Street. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/418/706978).

1802. Aug. 28th. James Clay. Gent. 29 Tokenhouse Yard. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/423/735571).

1805. Dec.30th. Thomas Clay. Victualler. Bulls Head. Princes Street. Westminster. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/434/785032).

1811. Feb.21st. Thomas Clay.Linen Draper. 54 Bread Street. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/449/854500). - and 1819.

1811. Dec.30th. Jane Clay.Widow. 20 Bolton Street. Piccadilly.. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/ MS11936/459/864462).

1814 .July 4th. John William Clay. Gent. 27 Wimpole Street. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/465/895334). and in 1829.

1816. April 29th. Bennett Offley Clay. Carpenter. 2 Batemans Row. Shoreditch. London. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/469/917931). -and 1823 and 1837.

1816. Oct. 23rd. Business. - Ann Clay of 8 New Street. Shadwell.(Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936/467/922694).

1816. Nov. 20th. William Clay. Woollen Draper. 5 Lawrance Lane.(LMA Ref.- MS11936/473/925239) and 1826 + 1832.

1818 June 18th. James Clay. Esq. 4 Bloomsbury Place. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/474/942765).

1818. Oct.1st. Samuel Clay. Potatoe Dealer. 28 Cloth Fair. West Smithfield. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/480/946171) and 1832 +1835.

1818. Nov.30th. Ralph Clay. Baker. 5 Green Bank. Wapping. Insured. (Ref.- LMA)

1819.S ept.1st. Robert Clay. Builder. Globe Fire Office. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/479/958329).

1819. Nov.10th. Thomas Clay.Gent. New Street. Shadwell. London.(LMA Ref.- MS11936/478/960445).

1820. April 17th. William Clay. Tailor. 50 West Smithfield. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/480/966442).

1820. May. 25th. George Clay. Gent. 36 Shouldham Street. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/ - MS11936/483/966990).

1823. Aug. 21st. Catherine Charlotte Clay.  21 Bolton Street.  Piccadilly.+ 1825,1835,1841. (Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936/498/1006737).

1825. Aug.11th. Richard Clay. Printer. 10 Devonshire Street. Bishopgate. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/501/1033836).

1831 .April 20th. Thomas and Robert Clay. Merchants. 57 Friday Street. Cheapside.(LMA Ref.- MS11936/532/1123329).

1836. Feb.25th. William Charles Spencer Clay. Gent. 70 Mark Lane. (LMA Ref.- CLC/B/192/F/001/MS11936/547/1215956+7).

1836. Dec.21st. Richard Clay. Printer. Bread Street Hill. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/552/1238829).

1837. April 19th. James Clay. Gluemaker. 12 John Street. East Street. Walworth.. (LMA Ref.- MS11936/555/1250031).

1838.S ept.19th. Thomas Clay. Eating House Keeper.148 Brick Lane. Spitalfields.(LMA Ref.- MS11936/563/1283276).

London Metropolitan Archives.

1416. Nov.11th. Corporation of London. Richard Clay. Scribe delivers to the Court Letters Patent.(Ref.- COL/CC/01/01/001/00/3).

1420. October. City of London. Simon Clay to appear in Court. (Ref.- COL/CC/01/01/001/085V/2).

1448. September. Corporation of London. John Clay. Brewer 100 marks surety. (Ref.- COL/RG/01/017/004/5).

1617. Will of Robert Clay of Reigate. Gardener. Diocese of Westminster. (Ref.- DW/PA/05/1617/018).

1662 - 77.  Court of Orphans.  Anne widow of Richard Clay. Citizen and Draper. (Ref.- CLA/002/02/01/0965).

1670-71. March 2nd. Probate Inventory of Francis Claye. Gent of St Martin in the Fields. Trafalgor Square. Westminster.(Ref.- DL/AM/PI/02/1671/025).

1683. Sept.4th. Lawrance Clay of London age 21 agrees to go to Maryland with Joseph Doyne of London. Merchant aboard the ship Mary. (Ref.- MR/E/073).

1697. Oct.22nd. Court Session. Henry Lawley accuses Stephen Clay and two others of assault and robbery at the house of William Wells of St Marylebone. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1697/12/017).

1697. Oct.25th. Stephen Clay of Bloomsbury denies assault and robbery at the house of William Wells of St Marylebone. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1697/12/018).

1699. October. Elizabeth Clay widow of Arthur Clay. Citizen and Haberdasher and Woolen Draper by trade. Defendant in a Court Case. (Ref.- CLA/024/10/402).

1712. Will of Margaret Clay. Widow of Southwark. St Olive. (Ref.- DW/PA/05/1712/014).

1721. Will of Thomas Clay. Butcher of Southwark. St Saviour. (Ref.- DW/PA/05/1721/037).

1723. Nov. 27th. City of London Sessions. Martha wife of Richard Clay. Oilman of Fish Street. (Ref.- CLA/047/LR/02/04/028/004/0827 - 8).

1741. Nov.17th. Abraham Clay. Gentleman  of Saint George. Hanover Square. (Ref.- DL/AM/PW/1745/054).

1760. Apr. 16th.Court Session. Samuel Clay is ordered to attend the Court and be sworn in as Headborough for St George the Martyr. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1760//04/044).

1761. Feb.16th. Felix Clay in Poor Jury Lane concerning road widening at Aldgate. (Ref.- COL/CCS/PL/02/160).

1769. Dec. 7th. Court Session. Ann Clay ordered to be removed from the parish of St Mary. Whitechapel to the parish of St Martin in the Fields. Appeal against the Order. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1769/12/028).

1772. Will of James Clay. Cockfeeder. Diocese of Westminster. (Ref.- DWPA/05/1772/007).

1772. June 6th. Elizabeth Clay wife of Phillip Clay. Butcher of St Mathews. Bethnall Green indicted for an assault on Jane Jermaine of Bethnall Green is released from charge. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1772/07/038).

1773. April. Samuel Clay list of expenses for inspecting the conduct of Spitalfield weavers. (London Metropoliton (Ref.- MJ/SP/1773/04/103).

1773. Westminster Sessions. Registration.William Clay. Coach and Horses. Conduit Street. St George Hanover Square. (Ref.- WR/LV/90/183).

1775. Registration. William Clay. The Swan. Ratcliffe Highway. St George in the East. (Ref.- MR/LV/09/020).

1775. Oct. 24th. John Clay makes a statement in the case of Thomas Green who is charged with counterfeiting coins. Old Bailey. (Ref.- OB/SP/1775/12/003).

1779. Sarah Gray alias Garrett accused of assaulting Mr Bradley. Thomas Clay. Gentleman of Whitechapel Road stands Bail. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1779/10/024).

1784. February. Court Session. Bill for Maintenance. Mary Clay and her daughters Sarah and Ann. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1784/02/034).

1784. Feb.3rd. Court Session. Mary Clay deserted by her husband Job Clay with her children Sarah and Ann ordered to be removed from the parish of St Leonards Bromley to St Anns. Soho. (Ref.- - MJ/SP/1784/02/007).

1786. Jan.14th. Sarah wife of Thomas Clay. Storekeeper of Saville Row. Mile End Road accused by Elizabeth Clark of being a common scold.- Court Session. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1786/01/036).

1793. Nov. 2nd. Thomas Doyle is released from prosecution by Richard Clay. Wine Cooper of Monmouth Court. St Giles in the Fields. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1793/10/157).

1800. March. John Clay  born 1777 St John Street father John Clay admitted to the Company of Wax Chandlers. Corporation of London. (Ref.- COL/CHD/FR/02/1238/074).

1800. March. Benjamin Clay born 1778. Saint John Street father John Clay deceased admitted to the Company of Wax Chandlers.- Corporation of London. (Ref.- COL/CHD/FR/02/1238/073).

1801. July.  Corporation of London. Samuel Clay born 1780 son of John Clay admitted to the Company of Wax Chandlers. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- COL/CHD/FR/02/1253/025).

1802. January. Corporation of London. Thomas Clay. Printseller admitted to the Company of Wheelwrights. Father William Clay. Ironmonger of Overton Bridge. Shropshire.( Ref.- -- COL/CHD/FR/02/1258/055).

1804. November. Susanna Wooley. Widow. Seamstress of Plough Court. Lombard Street father John Clay. Baker of Wormwood Street admitted to the Company of Woolmen. (Ref.- -- COL/CHD/FR/02/1289/009).

1828. February. Court Case. John Hennesey accused of assault by George Clay freeman to William Berge contractor at St Katherines Dock. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1828/02/085).

1829. January. Petition against the forced settlement of Thomas Clay, Mary his wife and 2 children in the parish of St Giles in the Fields by an Order of the Court having been removed from the parish of St Sepulchre. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1829/01/134).

1830. Sarah Clay of St Mary. Whitechapel accidently burnt, clothes caught fire. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJ/SP/C/E/4592).

1831. October. Dispute between parish of Bethnall Green and Camberwell concerning John Clay his wife Ann and their son Richard. (Ref.- MJ/SP/1832/02/072).

1834. Board of Guardians. Settlement Examination of Martha Clay. Lambeth. (Ref.- LABG140/001/283/002).

1834. Oct. 6th. Jusice of Peace qualification for William Clay retired merchant of Fulwel Lodge. Twickenham. (London Metropoliton Archives Ref.- MJP/R/039).

1839. June. Will of Henry Clay. Surgeon Apothecary. Parochial Infirmary. St Marylebone. (Ref.- DL/C/0402/495).

1844. October. George Henry Clay . Baker of 11 Copenhagen Street. Islington stands bail forJohn McDowell bound over to keep the peace. - Court Session. (Ref.- MJ/R/P/023/162).

1849. May. Will of William Clay. Boot Maker of 24 Whitcomb Street. St Martin in the Fields. (Ref.- DL/C/0409/05/ME/001-005).

1892. Aug.21st. Award given to Arthur Clay. Place of incident. Canal at Bradford. (Ref.- LMA/4517/B/01/01/018/26077)

1897. April 29th. Petition of Hannah Maria Clay and William Henry Clay representatives of Mary Green now deceased. (Ref.- B/SIN/241 +253).

1899. Sept. 8th. Newspaper Report. - A terrible crime in London. - At West Ham on Thursday night a woman named Martha Clay was attacked by a man who drew a razor and hacked her face. She died on admission to hospital, (Welsh Newspaper. The Western Mail page 5).

Post Office Directory. 1899. London.

Clay Brothers. Printers. 66 Hatfield Street. / Stamford Street.

Clay and Cotton. Decorators. 71 to 75 Pavillion Road.

Clay and Close. Parliamentary Agents. 4a Bloomsbury Square.

C. J. Clay and Sons. Publishers. Ave Maria Lane.

Clay and Haber. Horse Dealers. 55 Ossery Road. Old Kent Road.

Henry Clay and Bock Co. Havana Cigar Manufacturers. Dashwood House. 9 Broad Street.

Henry Clay and Co. Cigar Importers. 5 Fowkes Buildings. Great Tower Street.

P.Clay and Co. Shipping Agents. 3 Adelaide Place.

Richard Clay and Sons. Printers. 6, 7 + 8 Bread Street.

Briscoe Clay. Florist. 36 Strand.

Edward Clay. Chandlers Shop. 40 Neckinger Street. Dockhead.

Felix Clay. Architect. 19 Buckingham Street. Strand.

Frederick Thomas Clay. White Bear. Public House. 138 Kennington Park Road.

Henry Clay. Basket Maker. 84a Rotherhithe New Road.

John Clay. Bookseller and Librarian. 141 Regent Street.

John Charles Clay and Robert Clay. Registrar of Marriages for Shoreditch District. 213 Kingsland Road.

John Edward Clay. Solicitor and Commissioner for Oaths. 185a Marylebone Road.

Miss Maria Clay. Toy Dealer. 49 St Marks Road. Notting Hill.

Richard Thomas Clay. Hydraulic Engineer. 5 Dowgate Hill. Cannon Street.

Thomas Clay. Coffee Rooms. 267 Goswell Road.

Thomas Clay. Cork Cutter. 208 and 210 Waterloo Road.

Thomas Clay. Tin Plate Worker. 444 Old Ford Road. Bow.

Walter Gorst Clay. Barrister. 5 Paper Buildings. Temple.

William Clay. Haberdasher. 121 Cleveland Street.. Fitzroy Square.

William Henry Clay. Barrister. 1 Elm Court. Temple.

London Electoral Roll. (Metropoiton Archives Office).

1832-40. Samuel Clay. 100 St John's Street. Smithfield. Wax Chandler. Shareholder in Fulham Bridge on the Thames in 1840.

1832. Bennett Clay. Swan Yard. St Leonard. Shoreditch. Dwelling House.

1832. Henry Clay. St John's Street. St Sepulchre. Finsbury.

1832. Thomas Clay         "           "           "         "         "              "

1832. James Clay. South Street. St Luke. Finsbury. Dwelling House.

1832-33. Joseph Clay. Hanwell near the 8 mile stone on the Uxbridge Road. Middlesex. Copyhold houses and Warehouses.

1832-39. Robert Clay. 25 Doughty Street. Ciswick. Copyhold House and Land. Mrs Fromow is tenant.

1832. Thomas Clay. 11 Southampton Street. St James. Clerkenwell. Dwelling House.

1832. William Clay. Wharf Road. St Lukes. Finsbury. Dwelling House.

1832. James Clay. 13 Westmoreland Place. St Leonard. Shoreditch. Dwelling House.

1832-33. William Clay Esq. Fullwell Lodge. Twickenham. Freehold House and Land. Twickenham Common.

1833-39. John Clay. Cambridge Road. St Mathew. Bethnell Green. Freehold House.

1835. Henry Clay. 22 Lambs Conduit Passage. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1835-37. Peter Clay. Bacon Street. St Mathew. Bethnal Green. Dwelling House.

1833-40. Richard Clay. Brick Lane. St Mathew. Bethnall Green. Dwelling House.

1833-36. George Clay. Fore Street. Cripplegate Without. Dwelling House.

1834-37. George Clay. Snow Hill. St Sepulchre. Farringdon Without. Dwelling House.

1834.  John Clay. 32 Russell Square. St Mathew. Bethnall Green. Freehold House.

1834-37. Richard Clay. 7 Bread Street. Pattern Maker. House and Warehouse.

1834-35. Thomas Kent Clay. Dyers Buildings. St Andrew. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1834-37. William Clay. 23 Skinner Street. London. Glass Seller.

1834-37. William Clay jnr           "           "                 "              "             "

1835. Richard Clay. 8 Bread Street. St Nicholas Olave. House and Warehouse.

1835. Robert Clay. 56 Friday Street. Cheapside. Dwelling House.

1835.Thomas Clay.    "        "          "                "        "                   "            "

1835. Thomas Clay. 43 Great Saffron Hill. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1835. Thomas Clay. 18 Ludgate Hill. Dwelling House.

1835. Charles Clay. 31 Kingsgate. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1835. Charles Butler Clay. Great James Street. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1835. William Clay. Thames Street. St Dunstan in the East. Warehouse.

1835-36. William Clay. Stamford Hill. St John. Hackney. Dwelling House.

1836. Bennett Clay. York Street.. St Leonard. Shoreditch. Dwelling House.

1836-37. John Clay. Dog Row. St Mathew. Bethnall Green. Dwelling House.

1836-37. Richard Clay. 26 Singleton Street. St Leonards. Shoreditch. Dwelling House.

1837. George Clay. St Andrew. Holborn. Dwelling House.

1837-39. Richard Clay. Newmarket Terrace. St Mathew. Bethnall Green. Dwelling House.

1837. William Charles Spencer Clay. 70 Mark Lane. All Hallows. Staining. Counting House.

1838-40. Barnett Offley Clay. 11 New Inn Street. Shoreditch and 29 +30 Plesant Row. Twig Folly.  2 Freehold Houses.

1839. Charles Clay. Robert Street. Scot and Lot. St George. Hanover Square. Westminster.

1840. Richard Clay. Ship Alley. St George. Tower Hamlets.

1840. Samuel Clay. Church Row.. Ratcliffe Hamlet. Tower Hamlets. Dwelling House.

He was the Member of Parliament for Hull in the County of Yorkshire 1847 to 1853 and 1857 to 1873.

Born in London the son of a merchant and was educated at Winchester where he became a friend and travelling companion of Disraeli.

They spent a number of years travelling abroad and after many adventures returned to England in 1832.

James was noted as amusing and witty and he established a relationship with the constituency to a degree never before experienced.

He had children Frederick, Charles, Cecil, Ernest, Emily and Gertrude and in the 1871 Census taken at Marylebone in London had six servants.

His uncle was Sir William Clay. MP for Tower Hamlets in London.

1871 Census. Marylebone. (London).

St Mary Bryanston Square.

James Clay age 66 Widower. Member of Parliament.   Born  London.

Emily Clay age  39 Daughter                                                       Born   Venice. Italy.

Frederic Clay age  32 Son.  Clerk.                                             Born  Paris. France.

Cecil Clay age   23   Son    Reading for The Bar.                 Born   London.

6 Servants.

Frederic Emes Clay. 1838 - 1889.
Composer of music, songs and plays born in Paris. France to English parents James and Eliza Camilla Clay. He eventually moved to London and worked in the Treasury Department until he became a proffessional composer in 1873 and his work was performed in various London theatres and opera houses.

1871 Census. Muswell Hill. North London.

Richard Clay age 32  Master Printer. Born Hackney.

Margaret P. Clay age 28  Wife              Born   Highgate.Middlesex

Richard Clay age 6 Son                             Born   Muswell Hill.

Arhtur C. Clay age 5 Son                          Born  Muswell Hill.

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Mrs Clay. 29th September. 1860. London.

Identity at the moment unknown but the photograph was taken by Camille Silvy who moved to London in 1859 and became a leading photographer there. (Ref.- National Portrait Gallery NPGAx50758).