Derby St. Michaels Parish Register
William son of Robert Clay baptised 12th April 1645.
Samuel son of William Clay baptised 13th January 1722.
John Clay married Mary Shaw both of Shirland 5th Jan.1740.
Thomas Clay married Elenor Cooper both of Barrow. 3rd Dec.1742.
Samuel Clay of Heanor married Anne Whittaker of Ilkeston 23rd May 1746.
James Clay of Mansfield stonemason married Rebecca Day 20th Aug. 1798 by licence.
Joseph Clay married Charlotte Allsop 5th Jan. 1815.
Derby Nonconformist Registers
Joseph son of Joseph Clay of Nun Green. Derby. Brickmaker baptised at his own house. Presbyterian. 7th May 1726. (TNA Ref.- RG4/5).
Elizabeth daughter of John Clay of Derby malster baptised 27th June 1727. Friar Gate Presbyterian Chapel. (TNA Ref.- RG4/5)
Mary daughter of Mr Clay of Derby baptised 26th May 1776. Friar Gate Presbyterian Chapel. (TNA Ref.-RG4).
Frances daughter of George Clay stockinger and Elizabeth his wife of St Alkmunds Parish. Derby.Baptised 8th Sept 1791. Brook Side Independent Chapel. Derby. (TNA Ref.- RG4).
Mary daughter of Job Clay and his wife Ann (daughter of Robert and Jane Simnitt) born in Brook Street. Derby 31st October 1827, baptised Brook Street Chapel. Derby. Witness Rebecca Clay. (TNA Ref.- RG4).
Andrew son of Job and Ann Clay of Brook Street. Baptised 1829. (TNA Ref.- RG4).
Job son of Job Clay and his wife Anne (daughter of Robert and Jane Simnitt) born in Brook Street. Derby. 18th Sept. 1835. Baptised 4th April 1836 at the General Baptist Chapel. Derby. (TNA Ref.- RG4/695).
Derby School Register
Index to Scholars.
S. J. Claye. 1863.
A. Claye. 1864
B. Clay. 1866.
E. H. Claye. 1867.
F. R. Claye. 1870.
W. E. Claye. 1873.
C. A. Claye. 1895.
R. B. Claye. 1895.
Derby School Register.
Entry January 1863. Samuel John Claye born 1852 son of Samuel John Clay of the Manor House. Long Eaton. Derbyshire.
Entry September 1864. Arthur Claye born 1854 son of Samuel John Claye of the Manor House. Long Eaton. Derbyshire.
Entry 1867 to 1876. Edgar Havelock Claye born 1859 son of Samuel John Claye of the Manor House. Long Eton .Derbyshire.
Entry April 1870. Frank Reginald Claye born 1861 son of Samuel John Claye of the Manor House. Long Eaton. Derbyshire. JP. Bellfield. Long Eaton.
Entry June 1873. Ernest Wentworth Claye born 1863 son of Samuel John Claye of the Manor House. Long Eton. Derbyshire and Cavendish House. Derby.
Entry September 1895. Charles Aked Claye born 12th July 1884 son of Edgar G. Clay. O. D of Darley Fields. Derby.
Entry September 1895 to August 1898 Richard Bannister Claye born 2nd June 1886 son of Edgar G. Claye of Darley Fields. Derby.
Derby Miscellaneous
1214 -33. Grant by Abbot Henry and the Cannons to Adam del Clay of a messuage of land in Derby near Twigrist at an annual rent of 20 pence. (Ref.- TNA).
1248 - 1261. Adam del Clay had land granted in Derby for six an half pence and 1 hen annually. (Ref.- TNA).
1251. Nov. 27th. Gift of 1 acre of land in Normanton to the Abbot and Convent of Darley by Richard del Cley. (TNA Ref.- Calendar of Charter Rolls membrane 26).
1252. Grant by William Lenipe of 3 acres of land in Markeaton at a yearly rent of 4 and a half pennies to Adam de Clays in fee of 3 and a half acres of land in the same at a yearly rent of 2d to Henry de Clay in fee of 1 and half acres of meadow in the same at the yearly rent of 2d to Roger Kaym. (Ref.- Journal of the Derbyshire Archaeological Society vol. 7 - 9).
1252. Elias de Stoke, plaintiff and Henry de Clay tenant, release on recognizance of great assise by plaintiff in consideration of a silver mark to tenant in fee of a messuage in Derby. (Ref.- Journal of the Derbyshire Archaeological Society vol. 7- 9).
1266. June 18th. Inquest at Derby concerning ownership of a mill. A number of men were on the jury including Henrico de Cleys. (Ref.- The Cartulary of Darley Abbey. 013000051).
1275. Nottingham. Appointment of Hamo Hauteyn and John Husee to deliver the gaol of William son of Henry de Clays of Derby imprisoned therein for the homicide of William Tweyerbold. (TNA ---- Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls 3 Edw.1 m11. 29).
1306. Nov. 12th. Writ to the Sheriff. William de Cleyes in Derby debtor for the amount of £10 to John Swyft of Derby. (TNA Ref.- C241/62/144).
1337. Adam del Clay of Sutton and Brian Linacre granted the manors of Risley and Alverston in County Derby to Richard Wylughby. (Ref.- TNA CP25/1/286.38 Number 198).
1382. May 8th. Derby. Inquisition taken at Eyam. Edmund de Claye witness to transfer of land in Eyam, Midleton, Bamford and Brassington. (Ref.- PC.22).
1430. Richard de Clay of Derby. Skinner and William Adamson concerning debt. (TNA Ref.- CP40/677).
1598. May 16th. Will of Richard Clay. Yeoman of Normanton. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/91).
1608. William Clay, Mary Clay and John Clay mentioned in an archive concerning Derby. (Chatsworth House Archives Ref. - H/278/07).
1628. Letters to the Bailiff, Recorder and Town Clerk signed by John Claye and Richard Picard. (DRO Ref.- D1955/2/349 - 378).
1642. Robert Clay of Derby bought a little bay nag.- Derby Fair Book. -page 224. (Derby Local Studies Library).
1647. Robert Clay tailor of Derby. (Derby Fair Book page 195).
1652. Roger Clay. (Derby Fair Book page 216 and page 220).
1652+1655. Thomas Clay of Sinfield yeoman (page 216+220).
1653. William Clea is paid £2 to take an apprentice child by the name of Shawcrosse for 7 years. All Saints Parish.
1662. “The Free and Voluntary Present”. St. Werburgh Parish - William Clay gave 3 shillings. (TNA Ref.-E179.245/6).
1670. Hearth Tax. Derby. William Clay taxed on 1 Hearth and William Clay taxed on 2 Hearths. (Derby Library Ref.-DC 9956).
1685. June 30th. Daniel Clay a collector of Hearth Money in County Derby has collected for private ovens which have been free and has collected money off poor people not liable to pay and has said that he valued not the authority of the Justice of Peace there whereby great discontent has arisen. The Commissioners of Excise and Hearth Money are to have the matter examined so that people may be satisfied that a speedy inquiry is made. (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books. Vol.8. Letters General 1X p 93). - BHO.
1690. Feoffment by Clare Clay of Arleston. Widow. Joseph Clay of Merrybower parish of Sinfin and Arleston and Thomas Clay of Sinfin of Thomas Adams of Ockbrook with a cottage in Ockbrook. (DRO Ref.- D144/T/29).
1696. Samuel Clay and William Clay. Oath Roll. Derby Town. (The National Archives Ref.- C213/67).
1710. Apprentice Indenture. Mary Clay of Derby FWK took William Poole as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/41).
1714. Dec. 2nd. Samuel Clay mentioned in the Will of Elizabeth Wilmott of Osmaston. (DRO Ref.- D3155/6675).
1715. Aug. 4th. Samuel Clay mentioned in the Will of Robert Wilmot of Osmaston. (DRO Ref.- D3155/6493).
1715. Derby Borough Quarter Sessions. William Clay snr and William Clay jnr for not paying the officer as the law directs for tyles. (tithes ?). - ( DRO Ref.- D3551/4/4).
1717. Settlement Certificate. Edward Clay and wife from St Werburgh Derby to All Saints Derby.
1719. Deeds. William Clay jnr and Elizabeth his wife concerning land, meadows and pasture in Derby. (DRO Ref.- D3454/1).
1722. John Clay Framework Knitter took on an apprentice. (Ref.- IR1 / - Inland Revenue Records).
1723. March 19th. Joseph Clay bricklayer of Derby age 30 married Margaret Orme of St Mary's Nottingham age 22 at Lenton. Notts.
1729. John son of William Clay. Malster. apprentice to John Smith of Daventree. Northants. (TNA Ref.- 49/118).
1732. May 4th. Charles Clay mentioned in a property release of Robert Wilmott snr of Osmaston. (DRO Ref.- D3155/6898).
1732. Oct.19th. John Clay. Maltster of Nun Green. Derby is selling a property with a very good pump in the yard. (Derby Mercury).
1733. March 21st. Derby Assizes. Joseph Clay for a felony committed at Ashbourne was ordered for transportation. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).
1734. Derby Gaol Sessions. Joseph Clay - Order for Transportation for 7 years for theft and larceny. (X1 Crime Box. Transportation.1 165d and Ref.- Q/AT/1/5 + 8). (Derbyshire Record Office).
1735. 2nd August. Joseph Clay. Certificate of Arrival. Port of Oxford. Maryland (X1 Crimebox Transportation 11. 168a). Derbys. Rec. Off).
1739. Aug.16th. Notice to all Gentlemen and Ladies and others that James Clay watchmaker from London has opened his shop next to the George Inn in Derby and makes and sells all sorts of gold and silver watches and horse race watches with a stop and seconds. Likewise repairs all sorts of watches. He has for the greatest part of his time worked for his relation Mr Charles Clay watchmaker in The Strand. London. (Newspaper Report).
1742. Sept. 30th. Settlement Certificate. All Saints Derby.James Clay from Gainsborough to Derby. (Number 396).
1743. Samuel son of William Clay apprenticed to Joseph Elston of Derby. Sadler. (TNA Ref.- IR1/50).
1743. April 21st. Testamentary Case St Werburghs and Duffield. Rebecca widow of Joseph Clay. Goods and chattels of deceased in hands of John and James Clay. Executors. (Staffs Ref.-B/C/5/1743/146)
1745. Dec. 6th. Richard Clay reports Jacobite rebels are at Swarkestone Bridge. (TNA Ref.- SP36/76/2/52).
1747. March 25th. Order. - John Clay of Allestree to maintain male child of Elizabeth Billson of Allestree. (DRO Ref.- D3214/A/PO/9/1).
1748. April 22nd. To be Let. The house and shop where Mr James Clay watchmaker now lives situate next to the George Inn in Irongate, where now to be sold household furniture and all sorts of small plate at prime cost. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).
1748. June 7th. Prisoners for Debt in Derby County Gaol. John Clay late of the Borough of Derby. Malster and Bricklayer. (London Gazette page 10).
1748. Apprentice Indenture. William Clay of Merry Bowes. Derby. Butcher took Thomas Patchell as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/18).
1749. March 17th. To be Let. The house late in occupation of Mr James Clay watchmaker situate in Irongate near the George Inn. Derby. (Derby Mercury Newspaper).
1752. Thomas Clay was apprenticed to Edward Turner of Derby. Joiner. (TNA Ref.- IR1/51).
1753. Apprentice Indenture. Samuel Clay of Derby. Saddler took James Campbell as apprentice. ( TNA Ref.- IR1/51).
1753. Apprentice Indenture. William Clay of Derby. Stockinger took John Turner as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/51).
1755. Apprentice Indenture. Samuel Clay of Derby. Saddler took William Bradbury as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/52).
1755. Settlement Certificate. William Clay and wife Mary and children Joseph,Mary and Ann from St Werburgh. Derby to All Saints.Derby.
1757. John Clay of Derby stockinger acted as surety for three apprentices. (Calendar of Apprentices of German Pole Charity).
1758. Apprentice Indenture. Samuel Clay of Derby. Saddler took George Taylor as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/53).
1764. Samuel Clay. Saddler of Derby took on an apprentice. (Ref.- IR1 / Inland Revenue Records).
1771. John Clay was apprenticed to William Sale of of Derby. Baker. (TNA Ref.- IR1/58).
1775. Oct. 31st. Allegience to His Majesty. The Gentlemen, Clergy and Principle Inhabitants of Derby. - List of names includes John Clay and Joseph Clay. (London Gazette page 3).
1777. Samuel Clay was apprenticed to Thomas Smith of Derby. Mercer. (TNA Ref.- IR1/60).
1778. March 3rd. John Clay of Derby. Wine Merchant, Dealer and Chapman being declared bankrupt is required to surrender himself to the Commissioners at the Ship Inn. Full Street. Derby and make full disclosure of his estate and effects. (London Gazette page 7).
1778. March 10th. Bankrupt. John Clay of Derby. Wine Merchant. (Leeds Intelligencer).
1780. Apprentice Indenture. John Clay of Derby. Baker took Henry Braxton as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/61).
1786. Samuel L. Clay apprenticed to Henry Hadley of Derby. Surgeon. (TNA Ref.- IR1/64).
1788. Apprentice Indenture. George Clay of Derby Framework Knitter took Solomon Hodgkinson as apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/65).
1790 - 1798. Samuel Clay. Framework-knitter. Derby.( Universal British Directory).
1798. Land Tax Assessment George Clay of Sinfin / Alvaston Derby tenant of Sir Henry Harpur taxed. (TNA Ref.- IR23).
1798. Sept. 24th. Joseph Clay married Lydia Taylor at Kirk Langley. - (Lydia Taylor daughter of Thomas and Mary Taylor baptised at Kirk Langley 21st Oct. 1777).
1801. Aug. 20th. James Clay of Mansfield. Stone Mason married Rebecca Day at Derby.
1802. Ballidon. Henry Richardson esq of Derby devised the land to Miss Clay. (Ref.- History and Gazeteer).
1802. Derby St Werburgh Parish. List of Residents include Miss Clay. (Ref.- History and Gazeteer).
1804. April 7th. Anne daughter of Joseph and Lydia Clay baptised at Derby. (See other children from same at All Saints and St Alkmund also 2 children of Joseph and Lydia Clay baptised at Kirk Langley. Mary Clay 1799 and Lydia Clay 1802).
1805. J. S. Clay. Rotten Row. Derby. Druggist. (Holdens Triennial Directory).
1807. Abstract of Will of Samuel Clay of Derby Framework Knitter. £20 to Samuel Clay son of his late nephew Joseph Clay.- £20 to Elizabeth Clay illegitimate child of his late nephew William Clay - £20 to Sarah Clay widow of his nephew Joseph - £30 to Ann Howarth daughter of Joseph Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/357/130).
1811. Birth of Thomas Clay at Derby who eventually moved to Audenshaw. Manchester and became a successful building contractor- "Clay and Sons" wife Mary - and sons Thomas, George and Robert after retirement returned to live at "Lawsons House" Ibridgehay. Derby where he died in 1886. (Newspaper Reports).
1812. Mr George Clay of Arleston keeps 20 cows originally from the stock of Mr Robert Bakewell but since somewhat crossed by Short Horns he occasionally buys in cows, breeds and uses his own bull. - - (Ref.- Book. - A General View of Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire).
1812. Removal Order. James Clay and Rebecca his wife and children Charles, Job, Charlotte, James and Mary from Derby to Mansfield. - Order later rescinded.
1818. Joseph Clay."The Old Boat" Public House. Morlidge. Derby and 1822. (Pigots Directory).
1826. June 20th. Joshua Smith Clay formely of Derby Malster and late of Litchurch, Lace Manufacturer was at the Court House at Derby. (The Gazette Newspaper).
1828.17th May. Harriet Clay of Derby has died age 42. (Newspaper - Chesterfield Gazzette).
1829 Glovers Directory. Charles Clay of Willow Row. Hairdresser.
1829 Glovers Directory. Miss Clay of Tenant Street. - (List of gentry and clergy).
1829 Glovers Directory. John Clay of Leonard Street Butcher.
1830. July 7th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. A barn at Radbourne robbed of wheat. Thomas Clay one of the robbers resided at Dalbury Lees and was apprehended in a loft at Bradley and was committed --- to the County Gaol.
1831. Will of Sarah Clay widow of Stapenhill. Derbyshire. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1791B).
1832. Nov. 7th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Thomas Clay age 38 charged with stealing one goose the property of Sophia Beer the goose was produced in court and she identified it as her property. The prisoner had been previously convicted of a felony and had borne a bad character. He was found guilty and to be transported seven years.
1832. Prison Ship Registers. Thomas Clay age 38 convicted Nov.1st 1832. at Derby. Offence stealing 3 geese. Sentence 7 years. Character from gaoler "Very bad". Died 22nd Dec. 1832 on Hulk. Discovery (Ref.- HO9/3). - ("Discovery" Prison Hulk was moored on southbank of the Thames at Deptford).
1835. Joseph Clay of Leonard Street. Derby listed as a butcher. - ( Pigots Directory).
1835. John Clay of The Shambles. Derby listed as a butcher. - (Pigots Directory).
1835. Miss Clay 24 Market Place. Derby. Listed under Nobility, Gentry and Clergy. (Pigots Directory).
1855. Will of Mary Clay of Derby. Niece Lydia Clay. £2,000 in Trust for Lydia for life as long as she remains unmarried then subject to change. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2213).
1857. Whites Directory. Henry Clay Esq listed at Foremark Hall. Foremark. South of Derby. (He was a wealthy banker and JP with wife Elizabeth, children and 15 servants in the 1861 census.).
1862. Job Clay. 54 Carrington Street. Derby. Shopkeeper. (Slaters Directory).
1863. May 26th. Deed of Conveyance to the Reverend John Clay for a piece of land on the London Road in Derby to be used for a site of residence for the vicar. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D1793/A/P1/10).
1865. Derbyshire Poll Book. (Voters). Job Clay of 54 Carrington Street. Derby.
1871 Census. Audenshaw. Lancashire. Queen Street Thomas Clay age 61 widower. Builder and Contractor. Born Derby. Next door to his son Robert and wife Maria.
1870s Thomas Clay built Lawson Lodge an 8 bedroom house at Ibridgehay. Derby. (Previous to his retirement he had a building firm Clay and Sons at Audenshaw near Manchester).
1874. Feb. 27th. Admin of the effects of Richard Clay late of Alma St. Derby. Butcher who died 29th Jan. 1874 was granted to Anne Clay his widow. (National Probate Calendar).
1876. Derby School Sports. Pupil. Edgar Havelock Claye won the Steeplechase, Long Jump and Hurdle Race son of Samuel John Claye of Darley Fields. (Ref.- Derby School Register).
1880. Thomas Clay started the Derby Coffee and Cocoa Company of which he was Director.
1881 Census. Turnditch. Lawson House. Thomas Clay age 70. Retired Contractor. Born. Derby. (3 Servants).
1881 Census at Alfreton. John Clay age 19 Born Derby apprenticed to Walter Straw tailor of Alfreton. Derbyshire.
1885.July 31st. Court Martial at Derby. John Clay.- Derby Regiment. (TNA Ref.- WO86/34).
1886. Nov. 5th. Richard Bannister Claye son of Edgar and Mary Clay of Cavendish House. Derby. Gentleman baptised at St Andrews Parish Church.
1887. Funeral of Mr Samuel John Claye of Manor House Works. Long Eaton. All the shopkeepers on the route had closed their shops. Three hundred of his workmen and some dignitaries walked in front of the hearse. He died 3rd April. 1887 aged 68 years. (Newspaper Report).
1888. Aug. 11th. Any person being acqainted with the present whereabouts of Samuel John Claye jnr late of Coombie Station near Hillstown. NSW son of the late Samuel John Claye of Manor House. Long Eaton. Derbyshire. England is requested to communicate with the Trustees, Executors Agency Company. 15 Queen St. Melbourne. Australia. (Ref.- The Sydney Mail and NSW Advertiser).
1891. Richard Clay. Cattle Dealer. Meadow Road. Derby. - (Kellys Directory).
1891. Aug. 17th. Administration of the estate of Arthur Claye late of 195 Croydon Rd. Anerley. Surrey bachelor who died 27th July 1891 was granted to his brother Edgar Havelock Claye of Duffield Rd. Derby. Manager of Railway Rolling Stock Works. (Ref.- National Probate Calendar).
1892. John James Clay age 14 born Dec.16th 1878 - Despatch Clerk. Midland Railway. Derby Station. (TNA. Railway Employees Records).
1895. Joseph Clay. 121 Leonard Street. Derby. Police Sergeant. - (Bulmers Directory).
1895. S. J. Clay. Ltd. London Road. Derby. Coke and Limestone Merchants. - (Bulmers Directory).
1895. September. Derby School Register.- Charles Aked Clay born 12th July 1884 son of Edgar G. Clay of Derby Fields. (Ref.- DAJ Vol 28).
1895. September to August 1898. Derby School Register. Richard Bannister Clay brother of above born 2nd June 1886. (Ref.- DAJ Vol 28).
1898. June 8th. Richard Bannister Claye of Penny Lane. Duffield Road age 12 years buried. (Ref.- Darley Abbey Parish Register).
1899. October. Alfred O. Clay. Derby. Post Office Employee. (Ref.- British Postal Museum and Archives - Post 58 number 95.).
1911. F. Clay. Butcher 125 St Thomas Road. Derby. Telephone - 908. (BT Archives).
1911. E. H. Claye. Darleyfields. Derby. Telephone 702. (BT Archives).
1914-1918. British Red Cross Volunteer. World War 1. Miss Florence Clay. 13 Graham St. Derby. War Hospital Supplies. Particulars of Duties.- Knitting / Needlework
1914-1918. British Red Cross Volunteer. World War 1. Miss Gertrude Clay of 418 Osmaston Road. War Hospital Supplies. Particulars of Duties. Knitting / Needlework.
1914-18. Captain Hugh Claye Royal Flying Corps. Born 1889 son of Edgar Havelock Claye of Darley Abbey. Derby was credited with 11 victories against German aircraft with 4 destroyed and 7 driven down including German fighter ace Lothar von Richthofen who had 40 victories . On May 19th Claye was shot down and captured.
1918. May 20th. Fying Officer Captain Hugh Claye is missing. June 29th reported a prisoner of war. Next of kin Mrs A. Claye wife of Darley Fields. Derby. Repatriated 1919 Jan.1st arrived at Hull.
1918. July 30th. Harry Clay.- Seaforth Highlanders born Derby - Died of Wounds. - Flanders.
1921 Census Derby. Noah W. H. Clay, John Thomas Clay, Florence Clay and 2 others.
1923. 19th May. Edward Henry Clay age 39 Upholsterer born Derby arrived at the port in Detroit. Michigan. USA - destination Chicago -height 5` 8" - eyes blue, health good, wears glasses, money £20. born approx. 1884. (Ref. - Immigration Records).
1942. USA Registration Card. Edward Henry Clay age 58 born 10th Dec.1883. Derby. - Residence 704 North Clarke Street Chicago. Illinois. USA.
1950.1st Sept. US. Social Security Application. Edward H. Clay. Born 10th Dec.1883. Derby. England.
1685. June 30th. Daniel Clay a collector of Hearth Money in the County of Derby has collected for private ovens which have been free and has collected money off poor people not liable to pay and has said that he valued not the authority of the Justice of Peace there whereby great discontent has arisen. The Commissioners of Excise and Hearth Money are to have the matter examined so that people may be satisfied that a speedy inquiry is made. (Ref.- Calendar of Treasury Books Vol.18. Letters General.1X).
Derby Mercury Newspaper
1732. Oct.19th. To be Sold. - A very good new built brick house well tenanted standing upon the Tenant Bridge in Morlidge in Derby consisting of a kitchen, parlour, brewhouse and all other conveniences also 4 very good chambers and 4 garrets, there is a very good pump in the yard.- Enquire to Mr Clay malster upon the Nun Green who is disposed to sell the same.
1739. May 17th. James Clay watchmaker has opened his shop next door to the George Inn in Derby, makes and sells all sorts of gold and silver watches.He will also give ready money for old watches or exchange them for new.
1750. July 13th. The Florists of this town met and dined at the Royal Oak. A prize of half a crown was given to 5 persons with the best carnation including Mr Thomas Clay of Merry - Bower.
1753. August 3rd. Flower Show at the Royal Oak. Derby. Mr Clay of Merry Bower won a prize.
1759. July 6th. To be Sold by auction 10 stocking frames including one at John Clay's which is a 30 gage frame.
1760. Feb.15th. To be Sold. - A good house and shop very well situated for business standing at the upper end of the Rotten Row near the Market Head in Derby now in possession of Mr Samuel Clay. Saddler.
1766. April 25th. Derby. - Rowland Foster journeyman to Mr Clay, Saddler in Irongate fell off a plank into the river and drowned.
1770. March 23rd. We are informed that John Clay removed from Derby for Horse Stealing has received the Death Sentence.
1771. Oct. 17th. Friday last was married at All Saints Church in Derby. Mr Clay hosier at Nottingham to Miss Polly Smith daughte of Alderman Smith an agreeable lady with a handsome fortune
1772. Oct 9th. - To be Sold. A large quantity of mercery goods of a person leaving the trade at Mr John Clay`s warehouse at the end of Full Street opposite the Assembly Room in Derby consisting of a large quantity of woollen clothes and silks etc. etc.
1775. Sept.1st.- Advertisement - At Clay`s Wine Vault opposite the New Inn facing Bridge Gate. Derby - Foreign wines of the best vintages also rums, brandys and gin at most reasonable prices by John Clay.
1775. Nov. 3rd. Principle Inhabitants of Derby. Allegiance to his Majesty. - John Clay and Joseph Clay on the list.
1778. April 17th. Derby. - Monday night died age 36 Mr John Clay late a Wine Merchant in this town.
1779. Nov.12th. To be Sold.- A dwelling house situated in the Corn Market. Derby - tenant - John Clay.
1780. June 23rd. The late John Clay of Derby. Wine Merchant deceased. Bankrupt - Creditors to meet in the Nags Head Inn. Derby.
1782.Sept.12th. John Clay. Wine Merchant late of Derby deceased. Dividends at "The Ship". Derby on October 3rd.
1787. Dec. 6th. Concert at the New Assembly Room. The vocal parts by Messrs Pearson, Farmer and Clay.- Tickets 3s-6d.
1794. March 13th. Stolen on Tuesday night from Mr Clay`s at Arlaston 5 ducks and a drake. Information of the offenders one guinea reward.
1794. Oct.16th. To be Sold.- A dwelling house fronting Vicar Lane in Derby in possession of Samuel Clay tenant.
1802. September 9th. Auction at The Bell Inn. Derby. Lot 3. A dwelling house in Bag Lane in occupation of Joseph Clay.
1803. April 27th. Died on Friday morning after a severe illness which she bore with the utmost fortitude Mrs Clay of this town age 71.
1805. July 25th. Sale by Auction a piece of ground used as a garden in Beckettswell or Cross Lane in St Werburghs parish. Derby containing 700 Square Yards now in occupation of Mr Clay.
1810. Sept. 13th Certificate to Kill Game. - Joshua Clay of Derby.
1823. August 27th. Derby. On Saturday last Thomas Clay of Walker Lane labourer was convicted at the Guildhall of trespass and doing damage to trees in the garden of Mr Joseph Slater of this town.- committed to the House of Correction to be held to hard labour for 1 month.
1823. September 17th. Joseph Clay of the Boat Public House. Derby. Fined 5 shillings and costs for opening his house and suffering tippling at an early hour in the morning of Sunday.
1826. Feb.15th. On Monday last Joseph Clay of the Boat Public House. Derby was fined £5 and costs for keeping open his house at later hours of the night, being his second offence.
1828. May 14th. Obituary. On Sunday last Harriet Clay age 42 wife of John Clay of Leonard Street. Derby.
1830. July 7th. Thomas Clay committed to the County Gaol apprehended in a loft at Ashbourne concerning robbery.
1832. Nov. 7th. Thomas Clay aged 38 charged at Derby Quarter Sessions with stealing on the 25th October one goose. The prisoner had been previously convicted of a felony and had borne a bad character, found guilty and to be transported for seven years.
1832. Dec. 22nd. Thomas Clay age 38 born 1794 died on the prison hulk ship "Discovery" had been convicted of stealing geese at Derby and sentenced to seven years noted as a bad character. - (Details from Prison Ships Register at TNA Ref.- HO9/3).- "Discovery" Prison Hulk was moored at Deptford on the River Thames.
1836. July 13th. Derby Mercury newspaper. Agricultural Society Exhibition was held in a field situate on Osmaston Road in Derby close to the town granted by Miss Clay of Derby.
1840. May 27th.- Derby. - John Clay was convicted in the penalty of one shilling and sixpence and costs for assaulting Samuel Kirk.
1841. October 27th. Destructive fire at Derby Town Hall. - Mary Clay was amongst the people whose properties were either attached to the Town Hall or adjacent and sent a letter thanking all those who fought the fire.
1844. March 27th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Crown Court. Derby. Henry Clay Esq. on jury.
1845. Sept.10th. Derby Mercury. - Attack of a mad dog which belonged to Mr John Clay confectioner in Jamaica Row. The dog was in the attic with his daughter 3 year old Eliza Clay, Mr Clay fetched the dog down where he was attacked with savage fury, a gun was fetched and the dog was destroyed.
1846. Feb.25th. Derbyshire Advertiser newspaper.- Thomas Stamford was charged with cutting and stabbing Joseph Clay on Saturday night.- Joseph Clay was going along the Corn Market to his home when he came near the Royal Hotel he heard a row and went to where some people were collected to see what was the cause of the disturbance where he was stabbed with a knife.
1846. June 20th. Derbyshire Courier newspaper.- Phenomenon.- On Tuesday afternoon a sudden whirlwind carried away several waggon loads of hay from a field belonging to Miss Clay on the Osmaston Road. Derby. The hay was held suspended in the air for nearly half an hour and gradually fell over neighbouring fields and gardens.
1847. Jan. 20th. Derby Mercury. John Clay a licensed victualler was convicted in the penalty of 10 shillings for permitting persons of notoriously bad character to assemble and meet together in his house contrary to the tenor of his license.
1849. March 3rd. Derbyshire Courier.- Embezzlement.- A man named Harrison who for the last few months has been selling coal for Mr Clay the railway coal agent on London Road. Derby was apprehended on a charge of embezzling a large amount of money belonging to Mr Clay.
1851. Dec.4th. Obituary - On Thursday last Mr John Clay age 39 Butcher and Landlord of the Neptune Public House on Osmaston Road.
1854. May.10th. Richard Clay. Butcher was summonsed by the Inspector who went to his slaughter house in Castle Street. Derby and found unwholesome meat. He was fined 10 shillings.
1854. June 7th. Ann Clay who has been before the bench many times was charged with being drunk and behaving in an indecent manner in Derwent Street on the previous night.- Committed for a month as a common prostitute.
1854. Nov.29th. Derby Donations to the Patriotic Fund. - Thomas Clay. 1 shilling.
1855. May 2nd. Thomas Clay signed a petiton along with many others to the Mayor of Derby protesting about the war in the Crimea.
1855. Sept.12th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Derby Police Court. -Drunkenness.- A woman named Ann Clay was charged by the police with lying drunk on the road in Curzon Strreet. She was discharged with an admonition.
1855. Dec. 5th. Derby Police Court. Drunkenness. - Ann Clay a woman 40 years of age was charged with being drunk and screaming in Albert Street on Saturday night. In defence she said she had the spasms very bad and had taken something strong to cure her. Prisoner had been several times in Court on a similar charge but promising that this should be her last appearance she was liberated.
1857. June 3rd. Mr John Clay late of Derby butcher deceased had purchased property in Osmaston Street for £700.
1858. Jan.13th. New Year Ball held in the Assembly Rooms. Derby amongst those present were Mrs Clay, Miss Clay, Henry Clay and Mr Joseph Clay.
1858. September 8th. On Sunday the 5th after a short illness Eliza the youngest daughter of Mr Thomas Clay. butcher died at Wilmot Street. Derby age 7 years.
1858. Dec.22nd. Derby. - Unprovoked Assault. Richard Clay. Butcher was summonsed for assaulting Joseph Harrison. Draper. He struck him on the eye and mouth and ran after him with a stick. - He said he was in liqueur at the time. Fined £1 and 15s-6d costs.
1860. June 13th.- Derby Police Court.- Ann Clay was charged with being drunk - Police Constable Hand said he was on duty in Sadler Gate on the previous afternoon when he found the prisoner drunk and incapable of taking care of herself. She was fined 5 shillings and costs.
1860. July 18th. Thomas Clay took part in a rowing boat race on the Derwent. Derby.
1860. Dec. 26th. Police Court. Ann Clay who has frequently figured before the Court on a similar charge was again brought up and charged by the police with being drunk and incapable of taking care of herself on London Road at half past one that morning. The defendant said "An old friend had given her a glass and it had quite overcome her" If they would liberate her she would give them half a crown which was all the money she had. The Mayor allowed her to leave on depositing 2s-6d to the poor box.
1861. May 8th. On Wednesday night last in Ford Street .Derby. Rebecca wife of Mr Joseph Clay and mother of Mr Job Clay of Carrington Street died aged 85. On the same night at the house of Mr Job Clay of Carrington Street.Derby, Mrs Penney mother of Mrs Job Clay died aged 64.
1861. July 24th. Borough Police Court.- Man sentenced to 3 months hard labour for stealing a sheeps head from the stall of Thomas Clay in the Corn Market.
1861. Nov. 20th. Derby Borough Court. A lad named Richard Clay formely in the employ of a butcher was charged with stealing a knife. A youth was walking down London Road when the prisoner asked him for 3 halfpence to purchase a glass of ale, the youth told him he had no money whereupon Clay felt in his pocket and took out the knife and would not give it back. The police went to his lodgings in Litchurch Street and recovered the item. It is barely a month since the prisoner was discharged from custody after being charged with stealing a shoulder of mutton. Sentenced to 2 months with hard labour.
1861. Dec.18th. Marriage of Mr Richard Clay. Butcher of Derby to Ann Duly.
1862. March 12th. Derby Mercury Newspaper.- Derby Police Court. - Ann Clay for being drunk and incapable was committed for 7 days with hard labour as she has frequently appeared before the Bench upon similar charges.
1862. June 4th. Derby Mercury. Derby Police Court.- Ann Clay who has frequently appeared before the bench charged with drunkenness was again brought up and was committed to 7 days with hard labour.
1862. Sept. 24th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. - Derby Police Court.- Ann Clay who has been before the Court 4 times for drunkenness was charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of herself at a late hour on the evening previous in Curzen Street and was committed for 1 month in default of finding sureties.
1862. Dec. 3rd. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Will of Miss Sarah Clay of Great Warley. Essex.- Left her estate in Derby to be shared between her brother John Clay and Henry Clay and to the son and daughter of her late brother Joseph Clay and to her sister Mrs Robinson.
1863. March 4th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Derby Police Court.- Ann Clay a monthly visitor to the Court was charged by Detective Spibey with being helplessly drunk on the evening previous, she was again committed for 7 days.
1863. May 20th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. Derby Police Court. Ann Clay appeared for the 8th time on a charge of drunkenness. She was liberated on a promise to leave town.
1863. December 23rd. Died on the 8th. at Coventry age 43 Mr Thomas Clay late of Derby. - Muich respected by all who knew him.
1864. Jan.13th. New Year Ball. Assembly Rooms. Derby, amongst those present were Mr Joseph Clay, Miss Clay and Mr Charles Clay.
1864. Feb.10th. Borough Court Derby. Sarah Clay was charged with being drunk and disordely in Bag Lane on Friday afternoon. The prisoner turned out of the "Odd Fellows Arms" public house and then broke the windows and used filthy language. She was committed for 7 days.
1865. April 5th. Richard Clay was charged with assaulting Mr Gascoyne junior who did not desire to press charges. The prisoner was fined 5 shillings and costs for being drunk.
1867. Oct. 16th. Derby Police Court. Sarah Clay was charged with stealing 14 shillings in money and a purse from the person of John Beastall. He went to a house in Bag Lane about midnight on Saturday with 2 other men to have some ale, he went out into the yard when the prisoner came to him, he took out his purse to give her sixpence then put it back into his trouser pocket, the prisoner left him for about 10 minutes and during that time he missed his purse, when she came back he accused her of robbing him, she denied it and he took her to the police who found on her 6 sixpences, 2 shillings and a farthing and amongst them was a bended one which he identified. - As the purse has not been found the prisoner was remanded until Wednesday. - (She was discharged on the Wednesday).
1868. June 17th. Auction. Dwelling house with a butchers shop fronting London Street. Derby number 19 occupied by Mr Thomas Clay.
1869. Dec.22nd. County Court. Derby. Richard Clay was summoned by James Young who charged him with having committed an assault on him as he was passing through the market he was struck down for no reason. Clay was fined 10 shillings and costs.
1870. January 26th. Council Meeting at the Guildhall. Derby. Job Clay was present.
1870. Feb. 2nd. County Court. Richard Clay. Fighting in Derby.
1870. July 6th. Derby Court. Richard Clay assaulted a foreigner at the Durham Heifer. 1871 in March. - At Derby on January 12th two County Police Officers met Job Clay in Penny Long Lane carrying a gun, as they asked for his license Mr Clay pulled out a newly killed blackbird and told them that that was his license, they intimated that they would summons Mr Clay who at once left off from joking and said he was a member of the Ratepayers Association and as a public speaker at the Town Hall could make matters warm for the constabulary, but the police were not to be moved by threats and Mr Clay tried another tack. He offered them 2 shillings not to report the case but he was still summonsed.
1871. March. Derby Court. Joseph Clay was charged with having stolen a horse rug the property of the Midland Railway Company. The prisoner works in the locomotive department where the rug went missing. Inspector Fearn went to the prisoners house in Carrington Street where he denied it but he made a signal to a woman in the house and she went out to an outhouse, the Inspector followed her and found she was concealing the rug in a shawl.
1871. March 22nd. Derby Borough Court. Joseph Clay on remand from Monday was charged with stealing a horse rug the property of the Midland Railway Company. He was sentenced to 1 months imprisonment, he had been previously convicted of robbery from a garden.
1871. April 19th. Derby Police Court. John Clay was charged with assaulting a lad named John Page. Complainant was standing in Bold Lane when he was struck on the face by the defendant - He did not deny having struck him but said he would not have done so had he not been struck by the complainant with a bag as he was passing. - Fined 10 shillings and costs.
1871. May 17th. Derby Ratepayers Association - Mr Job Clay seconded the motion on education.
1871. Sept.13th. Richard Clay. Butcher living in Bridgegate. Derby was a witness in a case of cattle wounding.
1871. Oct. 25th. Richard Clay aged 12 charged with stealing woollen scarfs from a shop on Tenant Street. Derby. He was ordered to receive 12 strokes of the birch.
1871. Nov.15th. County Court. John Clay. Butcher was summoned for cruelly ill treating a mare. Defendant had borrowed the mare and when in his possession it was found that the animal was severely cut attributed to excessive whipping. Fined 10 shillings.
1871. Nov. 22nd. Derby Court. Richard Clay was charged with stealing a jacket from a drapers shop in Tenant Street. Clay had been before the bench before having in October last been flogged with the birch for stealing scarfs. He was imprisoned for 1 month and to be sent to a reformatory for 5 years.
1872. Jan. 24th. John Clay and 2 others charged with stealing £900 from an Irish cattle dealer whilst in a house of ill repute in Wright Street.- Lack of evidence against them case dismissed.
1872. Feb. 7th. John Clay remanded on a charge of assaulting the landlord of the Robin Hood Inn on Irongate.
1872. March 6th. Petty Sessions. A woman stole meat from the stall of Richard Clay. Butcher of Derby.
1872. March 20th. County Court. - Case against Richard Clay. Butcher for damaging a cart by driving his cart at a furious pace. - Case dismissed.
1872. Jan.17. John Clay of Derwent Row involved in a case of a man who had been at his house and had his money stolen.
1872. July 3rd. Court Case. John Clay and Benjamin Longdon bought a cow and put it in a field on Nottingham Road. Derby. John Boam, butcher stole the cow and said he had bought it from Richard Clay father of John Clay.
1872 .July 3rd. Derby Police Court. John Clay was summoned for assaulting the landlord of the New Inn on Queen Street. Clay grabbed him by the whiskers and threatend to knock his brains out he was also charged with assaulting a man who assisted the landlord in the attack. - Sentenced to 1 month imprisonment and 20 shilling fine.
1872. Aug. 21st. John Clay summoned for assault.- Dispute in the Talbot Inn on Irongate and Clay began to be abusive - after they left the complainant was stoned by Clay and sustained severe wounds on the side of his face. When Clay was arrested in his pocket were found several stones. Sentenced to 2 months imprisonment.
1872. Oct. 30th. Petty Sessions. Sarah Clay. Prostitute pleaded guilty to being in the "Old Queens Head Inn". New Street at unlawful hours, this was Clay's 10th appearance and she was fined 10 shillings and 9s-6d costs.
1872. Nov. 20th. Derby Police Court. John Clay admitted being drunk in Iron Gate the previous evening. Fined 10 shillings and costs.
1873. Jan.15th. Derby Court Case. John Clay was summoned by Richard Clay his father for breaking a window and a lock. He came home late at night and demanded admittance which was refused. He thereupon broke a window and a lock of the stable door and remained in the stable all night. Richard said his son did not maintain himself and would not work. He frequently took meat from his shop and sold it. He had also taken his horse out of the field and almost run it to death. He was ordered not to return to his fathers house. He was fined 1s -6d. and costs.
1873. Jan. 29th. Derby Petty Sessions. George Woodward was charged with stealing a pigs foot from the stall of Richard Clay. Butcher at Derby, he followed him and found he had hid it under his coat. Jane Clay wife of Richard Clay proved that the foot had not been sold.
1873. April 16th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. - Derby Police Court.- Ann Clay an old woman pleaded guilty to being drunk in Bridge Street on Monday afternoon and was fined 5 shillings and costs.
1873. Oct 22nd. Derby Ratepayers Association Meeting.- Mr Job Clay addressed the meeting, he denied the Ratepayers Association was composed of Tories as had been alleged and states it was a non political body and that its object was to get men into the Town Council who would properly represent them.
1873. Oct. 29th. Ratepayers meeting in Derby. Mr Job Clay made a proposal that Mr Johnson be nominated which was agreed unaminousey.
1874. April 22nd. Derby Police Court. Frederick Tivey was charged with stealing £3-13-6d from his master Richard Clay. Butcher of Bridgegate.Derby. The prisoner gave himself up at Coventry.
1874. July 1st. John Clay of Derby. Butcher who had a long list of previous convictions was summoned by the Inspector of the Railway Company for having willfully interfered with the comfort of a passenger travelling on the railway. Fined 40 shillings and costs.
1875. Feb. 3rd. Derby Police Court. Police Constable Clay arrested a man for cruelty to a horse.
1875. July 9th. Nottingham Guardian Newspaper. Derby Police Court. John Clay charged with assaulting a middle aged woman. He had spat in her face and so she slapped him, he then pulled her down and lifted up her clothes and struck her twice. He is a notorious character. Fined £10 and costs.
1875. Aug.11th. Newspaper Report. - Marriage. Richard Clay. Butcher of Derby to Frances Ann Collier of Newton.
1875. Nov. 3rd. Derby Police Court.- Police Sergeant Wilkins said that whilst on duty at 10 minutes to 10 on the previous night a woman named Sarah Clay came to him and said that Frederick Thompson had stolen her shawl, he went with the woman to the "Durham Ox" and apprehended the prisoner. He was remanded till Thursday.
1876. March 31st. Nottingham Guardian Newspaper. Cow Stealing.- A man tried to sell a stolen cow to Richard Clay at his place in South Street. Derby,he was suspicious and reported it to the police.
1876. Sept. 6th. William Longdon was summoned for using threats towards Richard Clay of Agard Street.
1877. April 4th. Derby Police Court. John Clay. Butcher was charged with assaulting Mary Ann Mc Carty. She was going down Albert Street when she met the prisoner and they went into Brook Vaults, after this Clay said "If were out for a spree lets have one" and he called a cab, they went to the Red Lion and had beer. He then told a cabman to drive them to Swarkstone but the cabman refused and Clay tore off his hat and also the hat of the young woman. He struck her and kicked her up and down the road, there were screams of murder. A police man came and took him into custody. Clay has suffered all sorts of terms of imprisonment, the most recent being a sentence of 6 months for an indecent assault on a female. - Sentenced to 6 months after which he would be required to pay £50 if he did not keep the peace.
1877. Nov. 14th. Advertisement. Hunters to let for hire for the hunting season. First Class Hunters. - Apply to Richard Clay. Agard Street.
1878. Oct.16th. Police Court.- Richard Clay was summoned for cruelty to a horse by working the same in an unfit condition. The Inspector saw an aged brown horse attached to a cart in the market place and upon examining it he found a wound where the girth had rubbed it. Clay did not deny it but said he had a number of horses and he looked after them well but it was impossible to detect every little thing. - Fined 10 shillings and costs.
1879. March 26th. John Clay of Derby. Butcher was charged with stealing 8cwt of meat from William Longdens stall at Ripley market place.
1879. Nov.19th. Fraudulent Cabman. - George Staniland a cab driver was charged by Richard Clay his employer with defrauding him of 2s-6d, he had been overcharging customers and had not been entering money taken correctly in the book.
1879. Dec.17th. Cabmens Race. - The best known cab drivers of Derby appeared in the arena on their steeds and the race was won by Richard Clay.
1880. Nov.16th. Arthur Ford a boy was charged with stealing a whip the property of Richard Clay his employer. Henry Ashmore also an employee of Mr Clay saw the whip in the saddle room and left the prisoner therein, the whip was lying on the floor and he told him to hang it up. After it was found missing it was later found at the boys house. He was ordered to have 4 strokes of the birch.
1881. February 16th. Defaulting Jurors. Derby. - Mr Samuel J. Clay. Iron Founder. Fined 5 shillings.
1881. March 2nd. Dispute of the estate of Thomas Clay. Butcher who died in April 1879 and late of Gerrard Street. Derby. Eliza Clay was the administrator.
1881. July 20th. A tram car passing along the Corn Market came into collision with a cab belonging to Mr Richard Clay. The cab horse was knocked down but on being raised it was able to walk away.
1881. Sept.13th. Derby Police Court.- George Clay was charged with assaulting Jane Boam a widow of St Michaels Lane. The woman said that on Saturday night she went to the prisoners meat stall in the market place and bought four pennyworth. She was picking another piece up when the prisoner struck her on the back of the hand with a knife making a flesh wound about an inch long. On seeing the blood he took her to a druggist and had her hand bound up. Clay pleaded that it was an accident, he was stretching out a knife to keep a piece of meat from slipping and the womans hand being stretched towards it the point of the knife cut her wrist. The Bench dismissed the case on Clay promising to make the woman a present.
1882. Jan.18th. On Monday morning Mr Richard Clay a cab proprietor was driving a horse attached to a light cart down Brook Street when going under the railway arch the horse took fright at a train passing over the bridge and bolted. The shafts of the cart went through a shop window and smashed several pots of jam.
1882. May 16th. Auction. Mr Richard Clay who is giving up the business is to sell by auction the whole of his valuable horses, cabs, hansoms, dogcarts, break, waggonettes, harness, hay and other effects.
1884. Feb. 27th. Derby Coffee House Company AGM at the Shaftebury Coffee House - Mr Thomas Clay, Director chaired the meeting.
1887.July 13th. Derby. - Auction of the house and farm buildings built by the late Mr Thomas Clay.
1890. Jan.22nd. Obituary.- On Jan. 9th at Castle Donnington. Lydia Clay niece of the late Mary Clay of Derby age 78 years.
1890. June 4th. Sale. - Capital freehold fields situate in the Meadows. Derby within a short distance of the cattle market being 4 acres and 17 acres now in occupation of Richard Clay.
1890. September. Derby Horticultrul Society Pig Show.- Boar any age.- Richard Clay of Meadow Road - 2nd Prize.
1890. Nov. 5th. Auction. Lot 11. Valuable well built 8 roomed leasehold dwelling house in Meadow Road. Derby. near the cattle market with a long range of stables and large yard etc now in occupation of Mr Richard Clay at an annual rent of £26.
1893. May 13th. On Thursday at Derby. Richard Clay. Butcher was fined £21-14-6d for having in his slaughter house 4 peices of meat which were unfit for the food of man.
1896. April 1st. Transfer of licence of the Blue Bell on South Street to George Clay.
Derby Charters (Darley Cartulary)
“Late Henry 3rd. (Henry reigned 1216 - 1272). - Peter son of Henry Clay was granted one plot of land near the cemetery of St. Michaels Church at an annual fee of 2s-6d. (Ref.- E25)
1214-1233. Adam del Clay was granted a messuage of land near Twistgate in Derby at an annual rent of 20 pence. (Ref.- B45).
1236. Richard del Clay of Derby had an acre of land in Normanton by Derby situated near Stonilondes. Rent 1 farthing. (Ref.- G43).
1237. Henry de Clay of Derby. Pledges Walter fil Thomas de Derby. (Ref.- Yeatman Vol 1 section 1.).
1248 - 1261. Granted to Adam del Clay of Derby that half toft in the Newland of Derby lying between the land of Henry le Hopper and that of Helewisa the widow at annual rent of 6 pence and 1 hen at Christmas and 1 half penny in the autumn. (Ref.- C26).
1252. Henry del Clay tenant of a messuage in Derby. (Calendar of Fines.Ref.- DAJ. Vol 8 p.58).
1252. Adam de Clay land in Marketone. Derby 3 acres.yearly rent 2d. (Calendar of Fines Ref.- DAJ. Vol 8 p 62).
1252. Henry de Clay. One an half acre meadow at Marketone rent 2d. (Calendar of Fines. Ref.- DAJ. Vol 8 p 62).
1260 - 1275. Henry de Clay mentioned in a Derby land transfer. (Ref.- D21).
Derby Wills & Admons
1695. Will of William Clay of St. Werburgh parish. Derby, brick maker. Wife - Margery. Sons- William Clay, Joseph Clay, Samuel Clay. (Ref.- Staffordshire Record Office).
1695. Will of Joseph Clay of Derby, brick maker. Wife - Elizabeth. Sons - William Clay and Joseph Clay. Brother William Clay, his father William Clay left him land in Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1703. April 16th. Will / Inventory of Samuel Clay. Cooper of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1704. Oct. 6th. Will of Eleanor Clee of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1705. Oct. 5th. Will of Margery Clay widow of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1713. Oct.16th. Admon / Inventory of Ruth Clay spinster of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1719. April 6th. Will / Inventory of William Clay. Brickmaker of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1724. April 17th. Will of William Clay. Brickmaker of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1748. Oct.19th. Will of James Clay. Brickmaker of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1748. April 26th. Will of Joseph Clay. Cordwainer of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1768. Feb.19th Admon of Samuel Clay. Sadler of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1771. Oct.15th. Will of John Clay. FWK of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1789. Oct.13th. Will of Joseph Clay . FWK of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1807. Will of Samuel Clay of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1852. Will of John Clay of Derby. (Staffordshire Record Office).
1853. Admon of Sarah Clay who died 1st May 1853 wife of Richard Clay of Derby. Administration granted to Ann Clay of Derby widow.
1856. Admon of John Clay of Derby. (Stafforshire Record Office).
1865. Will of Dorothy Clay of Derby. Spinster. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/8 p398.).
1874. Admon of Richard Clay of Alma Street. Derby. (DRO Ref.- D96/2/7 p458).
1875. Admon of Sarah Clay of Derby. (DRO Reff.- D96/2/7 p645).
1879. Will of Thomas Clay of Derby. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/22 p1157).
1887. Copy of the Will of Samuel John Claye of Long Eaton parish of Sawley. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/30/p441).
1894. Copy of the Will of Jane Claye of Derby. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/37/p863).
1915. Copy of the Will of Edgar Havelock Claye of Derby. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/58/p529).
1919. Copy of the Will of Mary Claye of Darley Fields near Derby. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/62/p648).
1922. Will of Richard Clay of Chellaston. Derby. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1.65 p73.
London Probate Office
1874. Admin. 27th Feb. Richard Clay of Derby. Butcher late of Alma Street. Died 29th Jan. 1874. Probate granted to his widow Anne Clay.
1875. Admin. 22nd March. Sarah Clay wife of Richard Clay of Derby. Died 1st May 1853. Probate granted to Anne Clay of Derby widow.
1879. Admin 21st Nov. Thomas Clay. Butcher late of Gerard Street. Burton Rd. Derby. Died 2nd April 1879.
1880. 4th. Feb. Will of Job Clay late of Wharton in Warwicks. Gent. Died 5th Dec. 1879. Proved by his widow Maria Clay of Chaddesden. Derbys.
1886. 17th Feb. Will of Thomas Clay of Lawson Lodge. Idridgehay. Derby gent died 5th Dec.1885. Proved by his son Robert Clay of Bowden in Chester. Left - £16,300.
1908. 25th May. Will / Admin of James Clay late of 23 Uttoxeter Old Road died 14th April 1908 probate to Mary Clay his widow.
1910. 19th Aug. James Clay of 12 Sudbury Street. Derby died 14th Feb. 1909 probate granted to Joseph Clay blacksmith.
1926. 21st Sept. Admin. Caroline Clay of Grove Bank. Duffield Road. Derby widow died 3rd Sept. 1925.
1928. 5th June. Emma Clay of Sudbury Street. Derby. Spinster died 26th April 1928.
1930. 1st July. Samuel Francis Clay of 5 Gilman Street. Derby. Probate to Hilda Clay. Widow.
1933. 19th June. Joseph Clay of 7 Madeley Street. Derby died 16th March 1933. Probate to Mary Clay widow.
Marriage Licence
John Clay of Derby age 30 brickmaker and Mary Orme of Nottingham age 22 married at Lenton 16th March 1723.
Derby Census 1841 St Alkmunds
9 Chapel Street
Lydia Clay age 65 Born in County.
Ann Clay age 30 Bonnet Box Maker. Born in County.
Frances Clay age 2 Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Alkmunds
4 Bridge Street Court
Thomas Clay age 40 Framework Knitter. Born in a foreign Country.
Maria Clay age 35 Not Born in County.
Mary Ann Clay age 11 Not Born in County.
Thomas Clay age 6 Not Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Alkmunds
31 Willow Row.
Rebecca Clay age 66 Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Alkmunds
19 Bath Street
Elizabeth Clay age 25 Female Servant.
Derby Census 1841 All Saints
5 Willow Row Court
Mary Clay age 80 Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 All Saints
3 Amen Alley
Charlotte Clay age 50 Independent. Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 All Saints
18 Tenent Street
Mary Clay age 55 Independent. Born in County.
Mary Clay age 35 Independent. Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Peters
Friar Gate
George Clay age 25 Born in County.
John Clay age 50 Born in County.
Richard Clay age 14 Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Peters
1 Eagle Street Court
Edward Clay age 30 Sawyer Born in County.
Maria Clay age 30 Lace Worker. Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Peters
Burrows Walk
Thomas Clay age 20 Butcher. Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Peters
Litchurch Terrace
Wentworth Clay age 35 Clerk.
Derby Census 1841 St Peters
Traffic Street
John Clay age 25 Butcher Born in County.
Ann Clay age 20 Born in County.
Mary Clay age 7 Born in County.
Harriot Clay age 5 Born in County.
Derby Census 1841 St Werburgh
Green Lane
Hannah Clay age 50 Born in County.
Charles Clay age 15 Joiners Apprentice. Born in County.
Joseph Clay age 14 Smith Apprentice. Born in County.
Jane Clay age 10 Born in County.
Derby Census 1851
Queen Street
Thomas Clay age 40. Butcher. Born Derby.
Mary Ann Clay age 37. Wife.
Thomas Clay age 18. Son. Joiner.
George Clay age 10. Son.
Robert Clay age 3. Son.
Derby Census 1851
19 Traffic Street
Thomas Clay age 33. Butcher. Born Derby.
Eliza Clay age 26. Wife. Born Loughborough.
Sarah Clay age 5 Daughter. Born Derby.
Emma Clay age 2 Daughter Born Derby.
Thomas Clay age 10 months Son. Born Derby.
Derby Census 1851
St Peters
Richard Clay age 25. Butcher. Born Derby.
Sarah Clay age 24. Wife. Born Derby.
Ann Clay age 2 Daughter Born Derby.
Emma Clay age 2 months Daughter Born Derby.
Derby Census 1851
Ford Street
Rebecca Clay age 75. mother in Law. Born Derby.
Derby Census 1851
21 Cockpit Hill
Edward Clay age 40. Sawyer. Born Twyford. Derbyshire.
Maria Clay age 37. Wife Born Disworth. Leics.
Derby Census 1851
Osmaston Street.
John Clay age 39. Butcher. Born Derby.
Ann Clay age 36. Wife. Born Derby.
Harriet Clay age 16. Daughter Born Derby.
Mary Clay age 11. Daughter Born Derby.
Richard Clay age 5. Son Born Derby.
Derby Census 1851
32 Duffield Road
Samuel Clay age 18. Apprentice to Pawnbroker. Born Derby.
Derby Census 1851
Green Lane
Joseph Clay age 25 Journeyman / Smith. Born Dalbury Lees. Derbyshire.
Sarah Clay age 24 Wife Born Appleby.
Derby Census 1851
Willow Row
John Clay age 48 Butcher. Born Dalbury Lees. Derbyshire.
Derby Census 1851
Arboretum Row.
Samuel John Claye age 33 Railway Coal and Coke Merchant and Wagon Owner. Born Halifax. Yorkshire.
Jane Claye age 31 Wife Born Slaidburn. Yorkshire.
Annie Claye age 3 Daughter Born Derbyshire.
Agnes Aked Claye age 0 Born Derbyshire.
3 Servants.
Derby Census 1891
St Alkmunds. Duffield Road.
Edgar H. Claye age 33 Manager of Railway Rolling Stock. Born Derbyshire.
Mary Claye age 33 Wife Born Cograve Mills Lancashire.
Richard B.Claye age 4 Son Born Derby.
Mary V. Claye age 3 Daughter Born Derby.
Hugh Claye age 1 Born Derby.
Wentworth E. Claye age 28 Brother. Single. Living on own means. Born Derbyshire.
Derby Census 1911
938 London Road. Crewton. Derby.
Richard Clay age 66 Retired Butcher. Born. Derby.
Gladys Clay age 19 Daughter Born Derby.
Marjorie Rodgers age 6 Grandaughter Born Derby.
Derby Census 1911
767 London Road
Richard Clay age 32 Butcher / Shopkeeper. Born Derby.
Mary Elizabeth Clay age 31 Wife Born Derby Derby.
Doris Clay age 12 adopted Born Chelaston. Derbys.
Derby Census 1911
125 St Thomas Road
Fred Clay age 25 Butcher Born Derby
Louie Clay age 26 Wife Born Derby.
Jack Clay age 6 months Born Derby.
Derby Census 1911
21 Copeland Street
James Clay age 59 Labourer Railway Yard. Born Derby.
Ellen Clay age 58 Born Derby.
Agnes Clay age 19 Daughter Netmender Lace Born Derby.
Derby Census 1911
41 Spa Lane
Alfred Clay age 44 Blacksmith Striker on Railway. Born Alfreton. Derbys.
Jemma Clay age 39 Silk Doubler. Born Derby.
Frank Leslie Clay age 10 School Born Derby.
Emily Clay age 18 Cotton / Silk Worker. Born Derby.
Derby Census 1911
93 Monk Street
William Clay age 32 Brewery Waggoner Born Sutton in Ashfield
Emily Clay age 31 Born Ashley Hay.
Samuel John Clay age 10 Son Born Ashley Hay.
Mary Hannah Clay age 9 Daughter Born Ashley Hay.
Reginald Seymore Clay age 4 Son Born Ashley Hay.
Steve Clay age 11 months Son Born Thulston. Derbys.
Derby Census 1911
103 Litchurch Street
John Clay age 50 Driller Born Coventry.
Agnes Clay Age 65 Wife Born Repton. Derbys.
Derby Census 1911
180 Clarence Street
Leonard Henry Clay age 51 Pianoforte Dealer/Tuner. Born Nottingham.
Amelia Elizabeth Clay age 52 Wife Born Camden Town. London.
Derby Census 1911
13 Graham Street
Samuel Francis Clay age 39 Railway Waggon Maker. Born Oldbury. Worcester.
Clara Clay age 38 Wife Born Great Birkhamstead. Hertfordshire..
Florence Clay age 5 Daughter Born Derby.
James Cordery age 24 Brother in Law. Single Labourer on Railway. Born. Old Normanton. Derby.
Derby Census 1911
16 Tenant Street
Joseph Clay age 33 Police Constable Born Kimberly. Notts.
Mary Clay age 36 Wife. Caretaker. Born Shipley. Derbys.
Mark Clay age 11 Son. School. Born Kimberly. Notts.
Derby Census 1911
78 Bedford Street
Joseph Clay age 62 Police Pensioner. (Boarder) Born Littleborough. Lancs.
Derby Census 1911
Hospital
M.A.Clay age 46 married (Patient) Born Alvaston. Derby.
Derby Census 1911
"Bath Inn" Amen Alley.
Mary Clay age 62 Widow Innkeeper Born Kegworth. Leics.
Patricia Webb age 31 Daughter Born Derby.
William Clay age 24 Son Cabinet Maker Born Derby.
James Clay Webb age 7 Grandson. Born Derby.
Derby Census 1911
26 Rawden Street.
Florence Clay age 36 Married Born Selston.
Noah Wm Henry Clay age 12 Son Born Derby.
George Loyd Clay age 9 months Son Born Derby.
Leicester Census 1911
Joseph Clay age 60 Cabinet Maker Born Derby.
Sarah Clay age 50 Wife Born Northampton.
Tom Clay age 13 Son Schoolboy Born Leicester.
Phillip Clay age 2 Son Born Leicester.
County of Derby Lunatic Asylum ( TNA Ref.- MH94).
George Clay pauper admitted 12th October 1855 died 23rd February 1857. (TNA Ref.- MH94/16).
William Clay pauper admitted 16th July 1855 discharged 6th Augist 1859. (TNA Ref.- MH94/16).
John Clay pauper admitted 18th January 1870 died 14th February 1871. (TNA Ref.- MH94/21.
Ann Clay pauper admitted 20th May 1871 discharged 12th October 1871. (TNA Ref.- MH94/21).
Mary Ann Clay private patient admitted 30th March 1872 discharged 6th April 1872. (TNA Ref.- MH94/22).
William Clay pauper admitted 18th May 1875 discharged 31st July 1875. (TNA Ref.- MH94/23).
Phoebe Clay pauper admitted 15th January 1876 discharged 6th May 1876. (TNA Ref.- MH94/23).
Annie Clay pauper admitted 7th July 1880 discharged 13th August 1880. (TNA Ref.- MH94/25).
Ruth Clay pauper admitted 10th November 1902 died 16th July 1905. (TNA Ref.- MH94/38).
James Clay pauper admitted 29th January 1908 died 14th March 1908. (TNA Ref.- MH94/43).
Mary Ann Clay admitted 13th November 1909 discharged 29th October 1910. (TNA Ref.- MH94/44).
Alfred Clay pauper admitted 2nd April 1912 died 13th August 1917. (TNA Ref.- MH94/47).
Derby Workhouse 1842.
Catherine Clay age 26 Born 1816.
Lydia Clay age 67 Born 1775 (See 1841 Derby Census).
Mary Clay age 80 Born 1762. (See 1841 Derby Census).
Rebecca Clay age 66 Born 1776. (See 1841 Derby Census).
Barrow on Trent. South of Derby.
Joseph Clay of Merry Bower. Husbandman had children baptised.- Miriam 1682, Sarah 1683, Mary 1685, Joseph 1688, Thomas 1698.
He was married twice first to Miriam and after she died to Elizabeth Gibson. He was buried at Barrow on Trent in 1728.
His descendants became wealthy brewers and bankers at Burton upon Trent and eventually his descendant Rachael Pauline Spender Clay born 1907 married in 1929 to Sir David Bowes Lyon the brother of the Queen Mother and became her sister in law. Rachel's children are cousins to the late Queen Elizabeth. (Ref.- Spender Clay Lineage).
1861 Foremark Census.
Foremark Hall.
Henry Clay age 64 Banker and JP. Born Burton upon Trent.
Elizabeth Clay age 61 Wife Born Sandhills. Lancashire.
Henry Clay age 35 Son unmarried Barrister Born Burton upon Trent.
Joseph Spender Clay age 34 Son unmarried Brewer Born Burton upon Trent.
Charles John Clay age 32 Son unmarried Barrister Born Burton upon Trent.
Emily Jane Clay age 27 Daughter unmarried Born Burton upon Trent.
Caroline Elizabeth Mynors age 30 Daughter married Born Burton upon Ttrent
Walter Baskerville Mynors age 34 Son in Law Rector and JP. Born Old Radnor.
Arthur Baskerville Mynors age 3 Grandson Born Langstone.
Evelyn Baskerville Mynors age 0 Grandaughter Born Langstone.
15 Servants.
1911 Census Darley Abbey. Derby
Edgar Havelock Claye age 53 Railway Rolling Stock Manufacturer. Born Long Eaton. Derbyshire.
Mary Claye age 43 Wife Born Barrow. Lancashire.
Charles Claye age 26 Son Born Derby.
Hugh Claye age 21 Son Born Derby.
Marjorie Clay age 18 Daughter Born Derby.
Dorothy Claye age 18 Niece Born Radcliffe. Notts.
4 Servants.
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