Clay of Northumberland

1279. Northumberland Court Cases. Johannem de Cley v Thomam le Scot and Willelum de Cley v Robertum filium Agnetes de Dalton. (TNA Ref.- Assize Roll. 7 Edw. 1).

1281. Jan. 29th. William de Clay. Prior of Hexham. Northumberland. (Ref.- Ecclesiae 1066-1300 and Book - A History of Northumberland page 164).

1281. Plaque on the wall in Hexham Priory with list of names includes William del Clay prior 1281 - 1292. (Ref.- Bishopric of Hexham).

1281. May 6th. Alnwick. Inquisition. Thomas del Clay and 11 others say that the prior and convent of Durham and the brothers of Farne Island were seised of 5 quarters of wheat. (Hist. Northumberland).

1284. Mathew de Witterfield was witness with John de Clay prior of Hexham concerning injuries and insults between John de Swynburne and William de Swynburne. (A History of Northumberland).

1289. Johannem del Claye at an Inquisition at Alnwick with 12 others. Latin  transcribes - The King held in his head etc, the villagers by the service of military fees and rents by anus 26s.8d   -- (Ref.- Memoirs etc and Antiquities of Northumberland vol. 2).

c1292. When Archbishop Romayne visited Hexham in the time of Merdenes successor William de Clay he compained that the discipline was loosely observed. (Ref.- A History of Northumberland).

1293. John de Middleton was under 14 years of age when Henry del Clay and Joan his wife made claim to the custody of his lands in Belsay, Little Whittington etc. (History Nortumberland page 328).

1296. List of those who paid subsidy at Howick. Northumberland includes Johannis del Clay and 13 others. Clay was assesed  at £1. 14s. 8d. (Ref.- A History of Northumberland page 341).

1296. A  deed was attested by John Harang and others including John de Clay who was living at Howick concerning inheritance of land in Howick. (Ref.- A History of Northumberland page 342).

1304 - 05. March 5th. Sir Robert Hastings received at Berwick on Tweed from John de Cley vallet of Sir Richard de Bremesgrave 20 quarters of salt. (Cal. Docs relating to Scotland vol. 2 page 444).

1313. July 11th. The mayor of the town of Berwick upon Tweed  to make enquiry concerning John de Cley and 3 others with regards to victuals for the garrison of the town. (Cal.Pat.Rolls. Edw. 11.).

1316. Nov. 20th. William de Claye and a number of others listed as defending Alnwick Castle. Northumberland. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland. Vol. 5).

1336. Thomas de Clay paid 4 shillings in the subsidy roll for Howick in Northumberland. (Ref.- Feudal and Military History of Northumberland page 344).

1358. June 16th. Ellis del Clay merchant of Newcastle upon Tyne and 5 other merchants make complaint that a ship with their goods on its way to Newcastle was driven ashore and broken by a storm at Scarborough and that certain men carried away the said goods and merchandise. ( TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls 1358 membrane 2d).

1363. Ellis del Clay and other burgesses of Newcastle to form a fraternity in honour of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary and to find 3 chaplains for divine service. (Cal.Pat. Rolls. 37 Edw 111).

1369 - 70. January. Eliis de Claye and Katherine his wife grant a messuage and shop in Newcastle to the chaplain of All Saints in Newcastle.  (TNA Ref.- C143/370/15).

1415 - 50. Muster Roll. Garrison of Berwick. John Clay. Esq. Man at Arms. Nicholas Clay. Esq. Man at Arms. Richard Clay. Archer. John Clay. Man at Arms. (TNA Ref.- E101/39//39 + 40).

1473-75. Robert Clay executor of Christian Clay brought a court action re the Mayor of Newcastle. (TNA Ref.- C1/48/146).

1550. A cottage in Alnewick. Northumberland in tenure of Robert Claye. ( TNA Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls).

1552. Robert Claye and Thomas Graye late of Tynmouth monastery concerning lands in Northumberland. (TNA. Calendar of Patent Rolls vol. 4).

1555. Rents of the Chantry of St Mary. Alnwick. A burgage late in the tenure of John Clay 10 pennies. (The History of the Borough of Alnwick vol. 2 page 75).

1567. Roger Clay held a messuage called "The Spittle" with divers parcels of arable, meadow and pasture land lying in the Flatt and in the fields of Nether Buston and Birling for the term of his life and the life of his 2 brothers under a deed granted to their father at a rent of 15s.1d to be paid to the Monastry of Hulne. (Ref.- History of Nortumberland vol. 5 page 239).

1576-7. Robert Clay of Northumberland. Sizar at Queens College. Cambridge.

1577. John Clay. Vicar of Berwick. Northumbria. (Ref.- C of E  Database B1, Reg 31. Archiepiscopal Register).

1578. Richard Clay listed on the Borough Judgment Roll. (The History of the Borough of Alnwick. vol. 2 page 261).

1579-87. Ralph Clay defendant (and others) concerning property in Alnwick. - Chancery Court Case - Collingwood v Clay. (The National Archives Ref.- C3/206/13).

1580. Warkworth Parish. James Cley son of Roger and Agnes Cley tenant of 1 burgage with 1 selion yearly rent 3 pennies. (History of Northumberland vol. 5 page 152).

1584. William Claye and 8 others listed at Shipley. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Border Papers for England and Scotland. Vol. 1 page 161).

1591. Ralph Claye is Chamberlain. (The History of the Borough of Alnwick vol. 2 page 261).

1594. John Clay. Bailiff of Acklington in Warkworth parish. (Ref.- Duke of Northumberland manuscripts. - History of Northumberland vol. 5 page 366).

1595. Oct. 23rd. Admon. Margaret Clay widow of Alnwick.Nothumberland. Son John Clay. (TNA - PROB11).

1604. John Claye on the  jury at an Inquisition taken at Warkwythee. Northumberland - murder case. (Northumberland Archives Ref.- QS1/f33r(183).

1608.  Northumberland Merchants. List included the families of Clay and 18 other families (surnames only) described as dignified men attending their own business however they were fond of their dinners, wine and music of the pypers and fidlers and in 1608 they paid to the pyper 4 pennies. (Ref.- History of the Borough, Castle and Barony of Alnwick vol. 11).

1610. A parcel of land in the Manor of Warkworth called "The Spittle" to one Raufe Claye paying the ancient yearly rent  of 15s.1d. (History of Northumberland vol. 5 page 239).

1630. Nov. 25th. Dues from the possessions of the Monastrey of Tynemouth with receipt by George Clay and Humphrey Wharton. (TNA Ref.- SP46/82/fo.46).

1675. Release of a tenement in Bridge Street. Morpeth. - Margaret Clay of Newcastle upon Tyne. (Northumberland Archives Ref.- 05006/4).

1678. Dec. 8th. Robert son of James Clay baptised at Tynemouth. Northumberland.

1681. Sale of a tenement in Bridge Street. Morpeth. - Margaret Clay widow of Newcastle upon Tyne. (NRO 05006/5).

1685. May. 22nd. Custom Officials at Newcastle demanded from John Ward master of a ship bound for Holland had he any passengers aboard  his vessel he replied none, a search found a man concealed in a cabin suspected of being a dangerous person. He said  that James Clay waterman brought him  aboard and told him he was an inhabitant of Newcastle. (It was Sir William Scott wanted for treason) ------(Ref.- Depositions of the Castle of York).

1685. Sept. 27th. Mary daughter of John Clay baptised at St Michael's Church in Alnwick. Northumberland. (Parish Register entry).

1732. Nov. 25th. Mary daughter of  George Clay baptised at Berwick upon Tweed. Northumberland. (Parish Register entry).

1736. Court Case Reed v Johnson. Plaintiff Elizabeth Mitford only daughter and heir of Robert Clay deceased of East Thriston. Northumberland and Mary his wife deceased. (TNA  Ref.- C11/795/25).

1760. March 15th. This is to give notice that William Clay born Sunderland by the Sea  in the County of Durham aged about 26 years 5 feet 4 inches high by trade a staymaker a little pitted with the smallpox a little white looking  was inrolled in Captain John Hall's Company of Militia for the County of Northumberland in the month of September 1757 and was working  of his trade at Durham in August 1759 and has not  since been heard of. If the said William be alive and will repair to Captain John Hall at Berwick upon Tweed within one month he shall be kindly received. (Newcastle Weekly).

1760. March 20th. A reward is offered for intelligence concerning William Clay. (Ref.- The Public Ledger page 4).

1774. Jan. 15th. Farm to be let at Cocklaw near Berwick. John Clay at Cocklaw will show the premises. (Ref.- The Newcastle Chronicle Jan. 15th. page 1).

1786. Sept. 5th. Ensign Sprague and Captin Clay 2 officers  of the 40th Regiment were tried on seperate indictments for the murder of one Armstrong in the streets of Carlisle. Sprague was acqitted having proved his alibi. Clay was tried, he pleaded not guilty to murder but said that the weapon he held in his hand was the cause of Armstrong's death. Having been assaulted by Armstrong and some others with him drew his hanger and told them he was upon his defence. He says that when Armstrong was aiming a blow at him he found him press upon the weapon. The judge said it was probable he certainly could have no intention to kill or wound the deceased except in his own defence, The judge was convinced of his innocence and ordered him to pay £25 to His Majesty. (The Times Sept. 5th. p. 2).

1796. Discharge of a legacy by John Clay of Embleton and Margaret his wife to George Swan of North Sunderland father of Margaret. (NRO Ref.- OO452/D/9/1/3/46/5).

1798. Returns of men and carts. George and John Clay of Embleton. (Northumberland Archives Ref.- Q/S/B/90/4/12).

1798. Returns of men and carts. John Clay tailor of Lesbury. (Northumberland Archives Ref.- Q/S/B/90/4/16).

1799. Resolution to raise money to relieve the distress caused to the poor of Berwick by high prices of corn and grain. List of the committee and subscribers includes John Clay. (Berwick upon Tweed Record Office Ref.-  BA/G/2/10/62/31).

1802. July 9th. Borough of Berwick upon Tweed. Deed of Feoffment relating to premises belonging to James Turnbull now in occupation of John Clay on the boundry of  Eastern Lane. (Berwick upon Tweed Record Office Ref.- BA/G/2/10/46/627).

1819. Oct. 5th. A Return submitted to the parish constable of Berwick upon Tweed  of residents in the house of Mr John Clay. - James Clay apprentice. Two  Children above 14. One child under 14. No servants or lodgers. Signed John Clay. (Berwick upon Tweed Record Office. Ref.- BA/G/2/16/26/206).

1821. June 28th. Memorial to Berwick Guild of Freemen from the inhabitants of Berwick upon Tweed  includes John Clay, Patrick Clay and 23 others. (Berwick on Tweed Record Office. BA/G/2/4/6/66).

1822. Nov. 16th. Died at North Shields in Union Street on Saturday greatly respected Mr Henry Clay son of Mrs Clay confectioner. (Durham County Advertiser).

1811. Will of John Clay innkeeper of Lemington in the parish of Newburn. Northumberland. Sons John Clay, William Clay, daughters Sarah Clay, Elizabeth Clay.  (TNA Ref.- IR26/330/149).

1825. Dec. 6th. Lease of Fisheries in the River Tweed - John Clay cornfactor of Berwick upon Tweed. (Northumberland Record Office Ref.- NRO 00452/D/1/3/1/14.)

1826. Property Dispute. John Clay v Berwick upon Tweed Corporation. (Northumberland Record Office Ref.- BA/G/2/11/2/8).

1828-29. Margaret Clay. Confectioner. Union Street. North Shields. (Pigots Directory).

1828-29. John Clay and Son. Corn Miller. Gainslow Mill. Berwick. (Pigots Directory).

1828-29. John Clay. Gent. High Street. Berwick. (Pigots Directory).

1830. Jan. 10th. Lease to John Clay and 4 others all of Berwick upon Tweed, Directors of the Berwick Shipping Company of the fisheries and fishing places in Berwick between the north side of the River Tweed  extending to Magdalen Field called Meadow Haven Fishery etc. (Calendar of Deeds and Documents vol. 2).

1832. Berwick. Mr John Clay seconded the candidate nominated for the town. (Northumberland Local Records.).

1832. Poll Book. John Forster Clay. 4th Share of a Freehold House. Flag Entry. Sandgate. South Shields. (Ref.- Metropoliton Archives. London).

c1832. Legal Brief for the Corporation in a matter of arbitration with Mr Patrick Clay relating to his claim for New Mills on the Whiteadder Water. (Berwick upon Tweed Record Office. BA/P/5/52/8).

1834.  July 11th. Jumping Ranters.- At the Court House R. Clay and John Price two lads were charged with assaulting 2 others in the Jumping Ranters Chapel at the Bank. The assault was seen by several witnesses and Clay and Price were fined 8 shillings and costs. The Judge expressed his wonder at jumping being used in religious services and one of the preachers said that it was the outpouring of Gods Spirit. (Leeds Mercury and also Chester Chronicle).

1835. Electoral Roll. Robert Clay. House at Gallowgate. Newcastle. (Tyne and Wear Archives Ref.- NC/D/2/1/1835).

1836. Jan. 21st. List of Magistrates. Berwick Town Council. John Clay of Berwick upon Tweed. Corn Merchant and 7 others. (Berwick upon Tweed Record Office. Ref.- BA/C/TC/4/1/1a/13).

1836 to 1842. Electoral Roll. Robert Clay. House at Claremont Place. Newcastle.  (Tyne and Wear Archives Ref.- NC/D/2/1/1836).

1836. Poll Book. John Wilson Clay. Croft Street. Newcastle. (Ref.- Metropoliton Archives. London.

1836. Poll Book. Robert Clay and Robert Clay the younger. Claremont Place. Newcastle. (Ref.- Metropoliton Archives. London).

1836. Poll Book. Joseph Rennoldson Clay. Forth Bank. Newcastle. (Ref.- Metropoliton Archives.London).

1836. Dec.1st. John Clay. Guardian Poor Law Commission Berwick upon Tweed. Northumberland. (TNA Ref.- MH12/8976/12).

1840 to 1850. Electoral Roll. Robert Clay. Office at Quayside. Newcastle. (Tyne and Wear Archives Ref.- NC/D/2/1/1840).

1842. March 21st. John Clay and Frederick Rosenborg were granted by Queen Victoria to lawfully make use of their invention of improvements in arranging and setting up Types for Printing in England  ---- and Wales and the town of Berwick upon Tweed. (Ref.- Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent).

1846. Oct. 12th. Conviction of Dennis Herriott at Berwick Sessions for assault on George Porter held before John Clay. Justice of Peace. Fined 10 shillings. (Berwick Record Office. - BA/J/QS/A/7/27/68).

1846 to 1851. Electoral Roll. Robert Clay. House and Land at St Mary's Mount. Jesmond. Newcastle. (Tyne and Wear Archives Ref.- NC/D/2/1/1846).

1849. Sept.21st. Public Dinner at the Red Lion Hotel. Berwick on Tweed. P. Clay Esq of Marshal Meadows was Vice Chairman. Mr Clay gave thanks to all the speakers. (Durham Chronicle).

1852. Letter from William Clay Honoury Secretary of Northumberland Cricket Club. Newcastle requesting help with a match against the All England Eleven. (Ref.-Northumberland Archives - ZBK/C/1/B/3/8/28).

1852. Northumberland  Poll Book. Robert Clay jnr Newcastle District. - John Clay of Howard Street. Cleadon. Tyneside.  Shares of Library. 

1854. Robert Hogarth Clay. 3rd Prize Botanical Class. Universty of Edinborough. (Ref.- Caledonian Mercury Newspaper. 3rd August 1854). -- (Born at Berwick son of Patrick and Margaret. He became a Surgeon and moved to Wembury in Devon).

1858. Berwick upon Tweed. Private Residents. Mr Patrick Clay at Ravensdowne. Miss Sarah Clay at Castle Terrace. (Ref.- Post Office Directory of Northumberland and Durham).

1869. Sept. 20th. Joseph Clay born 1845 North Shields. Certificate of Competency to fulfill the duties of Mate in the Merchant Service of Shipping. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. London).

1871 Census. Berwick upon Tweed. John Clay age 40 Corn Merchant born Berwick wife Jean age 28 born Berwick son Patrick age 0 born Berwick. 3 Servants.

1904. July 16th. John Robert Clay age 24 married Isabella Henderson age 21 at St Peter's Church. Lynmouth. Northumberland. Fathers names Thomas Clay and Septimus Henderson.

1905. August 4th. The Shields Daily News. Alexander Clay was arrested for stealing a brace value £1 from Thomas Miller Young. Cartwritght of Upper Toll Street. His mother Margaret Clay pawned it for 2s-3d. He said I took it because he owed me money. The Magistrates  fined him 10 shillings including costs. (Ref.- Tyne and Wear Archives. - TWA DX1388/1).

1907. Bertram Clay age 29 took part in a walking race between Newcastle upon Tyne and Haltwhistle a distance of just over 40 miles, there were many contestants he came second finishing only 10 yards behind the winner. Bertram was born at Newcastle in 1874 the son of William and Mary Clay wealthy shipping merchants. Bertram married Mary Emily Lee in 1908 but had no children.

1915. Book.- "Old Days Recalled" by John Clay. Master of Northumberland Foxhounds. (British Library Catologue).

1915. Newspaper Report.  A Lusitania Victim. Miss Elizabeth Clay of 14 Windsor Terrace. Newcastle who was lost at sea in the sinking of the Lusitania left estate valued at £2,261. 7s. 10d. (Ref.- The Newcastle daily Journal 1915). - - She was the daughter of William and Mary Robina Clay her body was recovered and she was buried at Jesmond Old Cemetery. Her father was Ships Broker and Export Coal Merchant.

1918 -1921. Alexander Clay. Born Northumberland served in the Merchant Navy. - (Ref.- TNA.- Merchant Navy Seamans Records 1835 - 1941).

Sergeant James Clay, RAF 617 Squadron, Dambusters.

1943. May.16th - 17th. Sergeant James Henry Clay born 1911 North Shields son of  Robert and Mary Clay took part in the Dambusters Raid with RAF 617 Squadron but his Lancaster Bomber was badly damaged by flak during the flight over Holland and had to return to base.

Newcastle upon Tyne. Northumberland. Parish Register Entries.

1590. August 23rd. Elsabeth daughter of John Clay baptised.

1617. Dec 7th. Ralph son of John Clay baptised.

1619. Jan 16th. Elizabeth daughter of John Clay baptised.

1622. Oct. 6th. Margaret daughter of John Clay baptised.

1622. Nov. 24th. Roger son of Peter Clay baptised.

1624. Jan. 28th. Margaret Clay buried.

1624. July13th. John Clay married Isabell.

1625. Aug. 28th. Margaret daughter of John Claye baptised.

1627. May 6th. Barbara daughter of John Clay baptised.

1627. Oct. 7th. Peter Clay married Phillis Johnson.

1628. Sept.17th. William son of Peter Clay baptised.

1629.Sept.13th. Mary daughter of John Clay baptised.

1631. Aug. 21st. James son of Peter Clay baptised.

1631. Dec. 24th. Mary daughter of John Clay buried.

1633. Jan.19th. William son of John Clay baptised.

1640. Aug. 2nd. Dorothy daughter of Robert Clay baptised.

1642. Sept.15th. Dorothy daughter of Robert Clay buried.

1643. May 16th. John Clay married Jane Robinson.

1643. Aug. 20th. Ralphe son of John Clay baptised.                    

1644. Jan. 7th. William son of George and Isabell Clay baptised.

1646. Jan.19th. Elinor daughter of Thomas Claye baptised.

1646. Jan. 20th. Jane daughter of George and Isabell Clay baptised.

1646. March 7th. George son of John Clay baptised.

1647. April 20th. Thomas son of John Clay baptised.

1648. March 30th. Elinor daughter of Thomas Claye buried.

1648. June 5th. Mary daughter of George and Isabell Clay baptised.

1648. Dec.11th. Nicholas son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1648. Dec.11th. James son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1650. Feb.11th. Thomas son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1650. Dec. 3rd. John son of John Claye baptised.

1653. Jan 10th. Robert son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1653. Nov.27th. Robert son of John Clay baptised.

1654. Jan.30th. John son of John Clay buried.

1654. Sept.25th. Robert son of Thomas Clay buried.

1655. Feb.13th. Jane daughter of William Clay baptised.

1656. Nov.27th. John son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1657. June 2nd. Katherine daughter of John Clay baptised.

1659. Jan. 24th. Katherine daughter of John Clay buried.

1661. Jan16th. Ann daughter of Thomas Clay baptised.

1662. Jan. 20th. Ann daughter of Thomas Clay baptised.

1665. Dec.15th. Robert son of John Clay buried.

1671. Jan. 22nd. Henry son of Thomas Clay baptised.

1671. Sept.10th. John son of John Clay baptised.

1671. July 17th. Isabell daughter of James Clay baptised.

1841 Censius. Berwick upon Tweed. Northumberland.

Newtonhough House.

Patrick Clay age 40  Born in County.

Margaret Clay age  30  Born  Scotland.

John Clay age  11   Born  in  County.

Eliz. Emma Clay  age  9   Born in County.

Johanna Grieve Clay age  7  Born in County.

Robert Hogarth Clay  age  4  Born in County.

Margaret Clay age  1  Born in County.

3 Servants.

1851 Census. St Andrew. Newcastle.

Ridley Place.

Robert Clay  age 81  Retired Master Mariner   Born  Felton. Northumberland.

Elizabeth Clay age 61  Wife                                          Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ann Clay age   37  Daughter. Teacher. Unmarried. Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.

Cecelia Clay age   20  Daughter  Teacher     Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.              

William Clay age   27  Son   Ship Broker       Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.  

1 Servant and 1 Visitor.  

1851 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Wilson Bank.

Henry Clay  age 29  Seaman    Born  London.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Jane Clay age  25  Wife              Born  South Shields. Northumberland.

Joseph Clay age  6   Son. Scholar   Born  South Shields.

Mary Ann Clay age  3  Daughter   Born  South Shields.

Jane Clay  age  0  Daughter  Born  South Shields.

1851 Census. Alnwick. Northumberland.

Cowslip Hill.

Phillis Clay  age 62  Unmarried  Agricultural Servant. Born. Acklington. Northumberland.

1 Female Lodger.

1851 Census. Berwick upon Tweed. Northumberland.

Sarah Clay  age 50 Unmarried  Annuitant   Born  Berwick.

1851 Census. Berwick upon Tweed.

Patrick Clay  age 49  Corn Merchant and Miller  Born Berwick.

Margaret Clay age  39  Wife                                           Born  Newton Roxborough. Scotland.

John Clay age  20  Son   Clerk                                         Born   Sommerton. Durham.

Elizabeth Purvis Clay age 18  Daughter                   Born   Berwick.

Johanna G. Clay age  17   Daughter                             Born Berwick.

Charles Purvis Clay  age  1  Son                                     Born   Newater Haugh. Berwick.

Jessie  Margaret  Clay  age  0  Daughter                   Born  Newater Haugh.

3  Servants,  3 Lodgers and 1 Neice.

1851 Census. Berwick upon Tweed.

Scotts Row.

Isabella  Clay  age 59  Unmarried  Corset Maker   Born  Berwick.

Ann  Clay age  55  Unmarried  Sister   Corset Maker  Born  Berwick.            

1851 Census. Jesmond. Northumberland.

St Marys Mount.

Robert Clay  age 41  Coal Fitter   Born  Newcastle. Northumberland.

Sarah A. Clay  age   29   Wife           Born  Stockton. Durham.

Emily Clay age  9   Daughter           Born  Newcastle.

1 Servant.

1861 Census. Denton Nether. Cumberland.

Prospect House.

Robert Clay age 51  Retired Merchant  Born Newcastle. Northumberland.

Sarah Ann Clay age  38 Wife                        Born  Stockton. Durham.

Emily Clay age   19  Daughter                     Born  Newcastle. Northumberland.

Robert Clay age  7 Son                                    Born  Newcastle.

Annie Elizabeth Clay 4  Daughter             Born  Newcastle

Laura Cecilia Clay age  1  Daughter        Born  Denton Nether. Cumberland.

Frederick Laing Clay age   8 months Son  Born  Denton Nether.

1 Servant.

Photograph of Annie Eiizabeth Clay born 1857 at Newcastle daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Clay. (See 1861 Census above).

1861 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Union Quay.

Jane Clay age 33 Seamans  Wife  Born  North Shields.

Mary Ann Clay  age 13  Daughter   Born  North Shields.   

Thomas Clay age   7  Son  Born  North Shields.

Eliza Clay age  4  Daughter  Born   North Shields.

Sarah Jane Clay  age  0  Daughter  Born  North Shields.

1871 Census. North Shields. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Henry Clay age  47  Seaman        Born London.

Jane Clay age  45  Wife                  Born   North Shields.

Henry Clay age  19  Son                 Born  North Shields.

Thomas Clay age  16  Son              Born  North Shields.

Eliza Clay age 14  Daughter         Born  North Shields.

Isabella Clay age  4  Daughter     Born  North Shields.

Dorah Clay age  4  Daughter        Born  North Shields.

1871 Census. Newcastle upon Tyne.

William Clay age 47 Shipbroker              Born Newcastle upon Tyne.

Mary Robina Clay age 32  Wife               Born Newcastle upon Tyne.

Mary Beatrice Clay age   3  Daughter   Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.

Wm Richardson Clay  age 2  Son             Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.

Elizabeth Alice Clay age   0  Daughter  Born  Newcastle upon Tyne.

2 Female Servants.

Baby (Mary Beatrice Clay) daughter of William and Mary Clay in 1871 census above.

1891 Census. Jesmond. Newcastle. Northumberlad.

North Road.

William Clay age 68  Export Merchant  Born  Newcastle.

Mary R. Clay  age  52  Wife                            Born  Newcastle.

Mary B. Clay  23  Daughter

Elizabeth Clay  age   20  Daughter

Thomas R. Clay age  19 Son  Apprentice.

Bertram Clay age   16  Son  Apprentice

Florence R. Clay age  14

Wilfred A. Clay age 11

Reginald E. Clay age 5

Mary Richardson 76 Mother in Law. Widow.

1891 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Beacon Street.

Thomas Clay age 35  Baker  Born  North Shields. Northumberland.

Eleanor Clay age   31  Wife        Born  North Shields.

Alexandre Clay age  12  Son     Born  North Shields.

John Robert Clay age 10  Son  Born  North Shields.

Thomas H. Clay  age  8  Son      Born North Shields.

1891 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Beacon Street.

Henry Clay age 39  Baker  Born Northumberland.

Margaret Clay age 39 Wife  Born Northumberland

Henry Clay age 16 Son Scholar Born Northumberland.

William Clay age 14 Son Scholar Born Northumberland.

Robert P. Clay age 12 Son Scholar Born Northumberland.

Thomas Clay age 10 Son Scholar Born Northumberland.

John Clay age 8 Son Scholar Born Northumberland.

Margaret Clay age 6 Daughter Scholar Born Northumberland.

Alexander Clay age 4 Son Born North Shields. Northumberland.

Jane A. Clay age 0 Daughter Born Northumberland.

1901 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Bird Street.

Henry  Clay age  80  Retired Mariner  Born London.

Jane A . Clay age  76  Wife                         Born  North Shields.

1901 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Birds Yard.

Thomas Clay  age 46  Glaze Dipper Born North Shields. Northumberland.

Ellen Clay age  42  Wife                                     Born  North Shields.

John Robert Clay age 20 Son Labourer   Born  South Shields. Durham.

T. H. Clay age 18 Son  Mason                        Born  North Shields. Northumberland.

Joseph Clay age 17 Son Labourer              Born  North Shields.

Janet Clay age  13 Daughter                         Born  North Shields.

Mary Ellen Clay  age  11   Daughter         Born  North Shields.

Henrietta Clay   9   Daughter                        Born  North Shields.

Alexander Clay  7   Son                                     Born  North Shields.

Emily Clay age   5  Daughter                         Born  North Shields.

1901 Census. Tynemouth..Northumberland.

Henry Clay   age 49  Baker. Born North Shields. Northumberland.

Margaret Clay age 50  Wife   Born  North Shields.

William Clay age  24 Son. Mineral Water Works.   Born  North Shields.

Robert Clay age  22   Son   Stone Mason                      Born  North Shields.

Thomas Clay age   20  Son     Plate Layer                      Born  North Shields.

John Clay age  18  Son   Mineral Water Works        Born  North Shields.

Alexander Clay age  14   Son     Boot Maker               Born  North Shields.

Jane  A . Clay age 16  Daughter                                         Born  North Shields.

1911 Census. Tynemouth. Northumberland.

Isabella Clay age 28  Married     Born  North Shields.  Northumberland.

Isabella Clay age   5  Daughter   Born  North Shields.

John Robert Clay  3  Son               Born  North Shields.

Thomas Clay age   2   Son              Bord  North Shields.

1911 Census. Tynemouth. North Shields. Northumberland.

Robert Patterson Clay  age 32  Carpenter Labourer  Born North Shields.

Mary Elizabeth Clay age   28   Wife                                        Born  North Shields.

Margaret Clay age  8    Daughter                                             Born  North Shields.

Robert Clay age  7    Son                                                               Born  North Shields.

Thomas Clay age  5   Son                                                              Born  North Shields.

Basil Clay age   2   Son                                                                    Born  North Shields.

James Henry Clay age    0   Son                                                 Born  North Shields.

1911 Census. Tynemouth. North Shields. Northumberland.

Thomas Clay age 56  Waterman          Born  North Shields.

Ellen Clay age   54  Wife                            Born  North Shields.

Jane Ann Clay age  24  Daughter         Born  North Shields.

Henrietta Clay age  19  Daughter        Born  North Shields.

Alexander Clay age  17  Son.  Seater  Born  North Shields.

Emily Clay age 16  Daughter                  Born  North Shields.    

Wilhelmina Clark Clay age 0 Grandaughter Born North Shields.

Two photographs above of William Clay born 1822 at Newcastle also showing the back of the photographs.

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