Parish Registers Various
Contents

Alfreton. Alstonfield. Barrow on Trent.  Barlow. Bonsall. Duffield.  Edensor.  Hartington. Ilkeston. Longstone.  Matlock.  Pinxton. Ripley.  Sutton in Ashfield. Skegby. Teversall. Tibshelf.  Warsop. Newark.  Kelham. West Hallam. Wilne.

Alfreton PR 1706

Emma daughter of Samuel  and Sarah Clay baptised 21st Sept. 1855.

Sarah daughter of William and Mary Ann Clay baptised 24th Nov. 1872.

Alfred son of Abraham and Maria Clay baptised 10th May. 1874.

Francis son of Abraham and Maria Clay baptised 12th May 1874.

Alice daughter of Abraham and Maria Clay born 3rd Jan.1861 baptised 24th Feb.1875.

Elizabeth daughter of Abraham and Maria Clay baptised 24th Feb. 1875.

Mary daughter of Annie Clay baptised 27th May 1877.

John son of Elizabeth Clay born 28th Dec.1878 baptised 1st Jan. 1879.

Alfreton Census 1871.

Abraham Clay age 49 Blacksmith Born Mansfield. Nottinghamshire.

Maria Clay age 42 Wife Dressmaker Born Nottingham.

James Clay age 15 Son Blacksmith Born Mansfield.

Henry Clay age 13 Son Scholar Born Mansfield.

Alice Clay age 11 Daughter Scholar Born Mansfield.

Eliza Clay age 9 Daughter Scholar Born Mansfield.

Frederick Clay age 7 Son Scholar Born Alfreton.

Alfred Clay age 2 Son Born Alfreton.

Francis Clay age 1 Son Born Alfreton.

Alfreton Census 1871.

William Clay age 40 Farm Labourer Born Hardstoft.

Mary A. Clay age  36 Wife Born North Wingfield.

Joseph Clay age 14 Son Coal Miner Born Pilsley.

Mary Clay age 12 Daughter Born Pilsley.

William Clay age 9 Son Born Pilsley.

Martha Clay age 7 Daughter Born Stonebroom.

George Clay age 5 Son Born Stonebroom.

Alfreton Miscellaneous.

1871  Alfreton Census. John Clay age 1  Born Stonebroom. Living with Bakewell Family.

Will of Samuel Clay of Alfreton 1890. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D96/1/33 page 691).

Will of Sarah Clay of Alfreton 1894. (DRO Ref.- D96/1/37 page 860).

Will of James Clay of Alfreton 1898. (D96/1/41 page 643).

1921 Census Alfreton. William Edward Clay,  William Clay,  Kate Clay.

1921 Census Alfreton. Frederick William Clay,  Alice Maud Clay,  Richard Charles Clay and 8 others.

1921 Census Alfreton. Frederick William Clay (Born Ironville).  Frederick Clay.  Louisa Clay and 2 others.

1932. Kelly's Dircetory. Frederick Arthur Clay. Beer Retailer. King Street. Alfreton.

1932. Kelly's Directory. Mrs Catherine Clay. Fried Fish Dealer. 40 Nottingham Road. Alfreton.

Alstonfield. Staffordshire  PR 1538. (Border of Bakewell).

Richard son of Henry Clay jnr baptised 8trh September 1598.

Richard Clay of Hope buried 1st April 1654.

Barrow on Trent 1662

Miriam daughter of Joseph and Miriam Clay baptised 1st December 1682.

Sarah daughter of Joseph and Miriam Clay baptised August 1683.

Maria daughter of Joseph and Miriam Clay baptised December 1685.

Margareta daughter of Thomas and Margareta Clay of Synfin baptised 29th March 1687.

Joseph son of Joseph and Miriam Clay baptised July 1688.

Thomas son of Thomas and Margaret Clay born 25th July and baptised 7th September 1689.

Miriam Clay buried June 1691.

Joseph son of Thomas and Margaret Clay baptised 10th October and born 4th August preceeding 1693.

Joseph Clay married Elizabeth Gybson 4th September 1696.

(Thomas son of Joseph and Elizabeth Clay baptised at Swarkestone Church 8th April 1698).

Ellena daughter of Thomas and Margaret Clay of Sinfin married Richard Fearbarnes of Barrow 7th May 1708.

Miriam daughter of Joseph Clay of Barrow married Joseph Shirebrook of Nottingham taylor at St Peters Nottingham 16th April 1710.

Elizabeth daughter of Joseph Sherbrook and Miiam his wife the daughter of Joseph Clay of Merribour baptised 7th October 1711.

Maria daughter of Joseph Clay of Merribour married Thomas Paget of Melbourne at Twyford 11th May 1714.

Thomas son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay of Merribour baptised 20th January 1722.

Elizabeth Clay buried 21st October 1722.

John son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay of Merribour baptised 15th July 1723.

Mary daughter of Thomas and Mary Clay of Sinfin baptised 27th December 1723.

Sarah daughter of Thomas and Mary Clay of Sinfin baptised May 1726.

Joseph son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay of Merrybower baptised 16th July 1726.

Mary Clay of Sinfin buried 3rd March  1727.

Thomas Clay of Sinfin buried 4th April 1727.

Joseph Clay of Merrybower buried 24th October 1727.

Prudence daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay buried at Barrow certified for woollen within eight days buried 21st January 1731.

Dorothy daughter of Thomas and Mary Clay of Sinfin baptised 20th December 1732.

William son of Thomas Clay of Sinfin baptised 14th October 1740.

Elizabeth Clay buried at Barrow 2nd August 1741.

Thomas son of Thomas and Mary Clay buried at Barrow 13th September 1741.

Thomas son of Thomas and Ann Clay baptised at Barrow 1745.

Martha daughter of Thomas and Ellen Clay baptised at Barrow 8th June 1747.

Ann Clay buried at Barrow 28th November 1748.

William Clay of Barrow married Ann Pearston 12th May 1755.

George Clay and Margaret Hutchinson of Risley married 12th December 1771.

Joseph Clay of Barrow on Trent married Elizabeth Robinson of Derby at Breadsall 28th April 1751.

George Clay married Jane Davis at Barrow upon Trent 12th Dec. 1805.

Barrow Memorial Inscriptions.

(1) To the memory of Thomas Clay who died April 18th 1767 age 66 also Elizabeth his wife who died 14th July 1740 age 38.

(2) Here lieth Lucy Clay daughter of Thomas and Eleanor Clay died 14tth April 1769 age 18.

1811. Abstract of the Will of George Clay. Gent of Barrow upon Trent. Daughter Sarah Hallam Cheslyn.  Son Philip Hutchinson Clay with late wife Mary Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/361/312).

1817. Mr George Clay of Arleston near Barrow on Trent keeps 55 ewes. (Book - Agricultral Survey of Derbyshire 1817.).

1857. Whites Directory. George Clay held cockfights at his pub in Merrybower. Barrow on Trent. - History of Barrow on Trent says he was a deer stealer.

Barrow Will.

1767 May 5th. Will  of Thomas Clay of Arlaston. Barrow. Farmer. (Staffordshire Record Office).

Barlow Parish Register 1573

Elizabeth Clay widow buried 1590.

Francis son of Knyvton baptised 19th January 1594.

(Checked to 1660).

Bonsall Parish Register 1634

Francis Clay married Margaret Harding 22nd November 1791.

Ann daughter of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 1793.

Elizabeth daughter of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 26th July 1795.

Sarah daughter of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 21st August 1796.

Sarah daughter of Francis and Margaret Clay buried 18th March 1797.

Sarah daughter of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 9th January 1797.

Robert son of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 29th July 1799.

Thomas son of Francis and Margaret Clay baptised 27th July 1801.

Francis Clay buried 18th March 1838.

Robert Clay buried 7th June 1874.

Bonsall 1841 Census

Witch Nest.

Robert Clay age 40 Miller. Born in County.

Mary Towndrow age 20 Female Servant. Born in County.

George Pendleton age 20 Draper. Born in County.

Bonsall 1851 Census

Witch Nest.

Robert Clay age 52 unmarried. Proprietor of houses, land and fundholder. Born Bonsall.

Ann Tricket age 48 unmarried. Visitor. Dressmaker Born Matlock.

Ann Needham age 32 unmarried. Housekeeper. Born Matlock.

Bonsall 1861 Census

Robert Clay age 62 unmarried. Proprietor of house and fundholder. Born Bonsall.

Emila Bancroft age 55 unmarried. Servant Housekeeper. Born Belper.

Bonsall 1871 Census

Nether Green

Robert Clay age 72 unmarried. Retired Miller. Born Bonsall.

Emila Bancroft age 64 unmarried. Servant. Born Belper.

Bonsall Miscellaneous

1794. Francis Clay was paying the Land Tax on the Mill owners property "Nether Green House". (Ref.-Book -"Bonsall at Work" by Peter Fellows page 14).

1823. The adjoining house "Cascades" was built by Francis Clay for his son Robert Clay.                    (Ref.-   "   "      "        "     "     "     "      "     "      "     "      "      "       " 15).

1828. Robert Clay had taken over the payment of the Land Tax for the property at Bonsall.             (Ref.-   "   "      "        "     "     "     "      "     "      "     "     "      "      "   15).

1831. Robert Clay. Miller. Bonsall. (Ref.- Pigots Directory).

1835. Robert Clay of Bonsall. Miller. (Ref.- Derbyshire Commercial Directory).

1848. Tithe Map and Award. Robert Clay was owner and miller of the Corn mill at Bonsall.             (Ref.-  "   "       "        "     "     "     "      "     "      "      "     "     "     "     15).

1852. Derbyshire List of Gentry. Robert Clay. Esq, Bonsall. ~~(Ref. Freebody's Directory).

1862-63. Robert Clay donated the pulpit to Bonsall church.                                                                                 (Ref.-  "   "       "        "     "     "     "      "     "      "      "     "     "     "      15).

1865. Derbyshire Poll Book. (Voters). Robert Clay of Bonsall.

1873. Robert Clay of Bonsall. 27 acres 1 rood 4 perches. Rates £44. (Returns of Owners of Land 1873).

1874. 31st July. Will of Robert Clay of Bonsall gent who died 3rd June 1874 proved by Francis Clay of Matlock brother by half blood. Ironmonger.Estate -£8000. (Ref.- London Probate Office. Also copy at 

-- DRO - Ref.- D96/1/17 page 499).

1874. June 20th. Derbyshire Courier Newspaper. - Bonsall.- The late Robert Clay esq. died at his residence "Nether Green House".Bonsall on Wednesday June 3rd and was buried on the Sunday at St James Church amidst every demonstration of respect and affection. The late Mr Clay was born in the house in which he died in 1799 so that ha had attained the age of 75 years. His long life has been distinguished by benevolence and charity and his funeral was one of the longest ever known in Bonsall. For many years he was an honourary member of the Old Sick Club and also the Band of Hope Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows and we hear he has left a legacy to each of these societies as well as many other charitable bequests. A considerable number of their friends walked in front of the hearse and 3 mourning coaches and hundreds of sympathising spectaters assembled to witness the internment. The Rector Rev. S. Blackburne feelingly alluded to the loss the parish had sustained and to the great kindness of Mr Clay and speaking of his liberal assisstance to the restoration of the church said that even the pulpit in which he stood was Mr Clay`s gift. There is a stained glass window in the church which includes the name of Robert Clay and the Clay Coat of Arms. The church was crowded in every part and grief of the near relatives of the deceased gentleman is shared by the whole of the inhabitants.

1874. July 29th. Derby Mercury Newspaper.- Auction. Household furniture and effects of Robert Clay esq of Nether Green House. Bonsall - Tudor bedsteads, feather beds, dressing tables, wardrobes and cupboards, bed and table linen, glass and china and carved oak, musical instruments, single and double barreled guns, rifle with bayonet, a breech loading gun, a 12 bore, a revolver, a cross bow, mahogany secretaire, bookcase, pianoforte with organ, mahogany chiffoneer, dining room chairs, couch, easy chair and sofa, 10 clocks and timepieces, barometer, valuable library, bay horse pony, 8 years old. 14 hands, fast and willing and docile, harness and trap, handcart, iron barrow, stack cloth, poles and ridge, lawn mowing machines, metal garden roller and seats, cucumber and pit frames together with an infinite variety of rare and useful tools and articles of great and general utility. The house and premises to let with immediate possession. - Catalogue on application. George Marsden. Auctioneer. Market Place. Wirksworth.

 Duffield Parish Register 1598

Thomas Clay ? Married Joanna Buckstone 1598.

Ellin daughter of Randle Clay baptised 4th December 1632.

Sibell daughter of Robert Clay of Duffield baptised 16th August 1639.

John son of Robert Clay of Duffield baptised 4th November 1641.

John infant of Robert Clay of Duffield buried 6th November 1641.

Robert son of Robert Clay of Duffield baptised 8th February 1643.

An infant of Robert Clay of Duffield buried 5th October 1646. 

Elizabeth daughter of Robert Clay junior of Duffield baptised 9th August 1669.

Hannah daughter of Robert Clay junior of Duffield baptised 20th July 1671.

Joseph son of Robert Clay of Duffield  baptised 26th December 1674.

(Checked to 1691).

Duffield Miscellaneous

1600s. Reign of King Charles. Vellum document relating to the Manor of Duffield names mentioned Robin Clay. (Sold on Ebay).

1638. Muster Roll. Robert Clay of Duffield. (TNA Ref.- SP16 405).

1650. Parliamentary Survey. John Clay of Duffield for a cottage. 12d. (The National Archives Ref.- DL 32/4). 

1662. “Free and Voluntary Present” Robert Clay of Duffield gave 4s-0d. (TNA Ref.- E179.245/6).

1663. Robert Clay of Duffield. Churchwarden. (Parish Register).

1664. Hearth Tax. Robert Clay of Duffield taxed on 1 Hearth. (E179/94/405).

1678. Will of Robert Clay of Duffield. (Staffordshire Record Office).

1680. Robert Clay of Duffield. Churchwarden. (Parish Register).

1728. Will of Robert Clay of Duffield.(Staffordshire Record Office).

1742. / 43. Jan. 21st. Will  /  Inventory of Joseph Clay of Duffield. Brickmaker. (Staffordshire Record Office).

1806. Will of Elizabeth Clay of Duffield. (Staffordshire Record Office).

Edensor Parish Register 1539

Henry Clee married Margaret Howe 16th June 1594. 

Elizabeth Clee married James Wheldon 4th March 1621.

Elizabeth Clay daughter of Peter and Anne Clay of Rowthorne baptised 25th July 1673.

(Checked to 1692)

Edensor Miscellaneous

1628. Will of Joan Hibbard of Lees, Edensor parish leaves bequests to Thomas Clay and Francis Clay (Requests to be buried in Beeley).

1639. Will of Elizabeth Clay of Edensor. (Staffordshire Record Office).

Hartington Parish Register 1610

Elizabeth daughter of Richard and Margeria Clay of Fernibotham baptised 26th February 1615.

Elena daughter of Richard Clay of Fernibotham baptised. 30th April 1621.

Helen Clay married Robert Newton. 23rd April 1656.

(Checked to 1663)

Hartington Miscellaneous

1532-33. Hugo Clay at Hartington also John Clye was a juror and occupied land. (TNA Ref.- DL30 41/431).

1574. Henry Clay of Crowdicote in Hartington. Duchey of Lancaster Mss. (TNA Ref.-DL30.51/635).

1576. Henry Clay. Pasture and meadow in Sterndale. Hartington. (Arundel Castle Mss Ref.- D100/49).  At Sheffield Archives Office.

1580-81. Henry Clay of Hartington. (Duchey of Lancaster Court Roll Ref.- DL30/640).

1593. Henry Clay of Hartington. (Arundel Mss. D100/53. -Sheffield).

1600s. Hartington Map and detail. John Claye lands in dispute. (TNA Ref.-MPC1/274/1 + 2). 

Notts. Marriage Licences for Sutton people

Anne Clay of Sutton in Ashfield daughter of Hercules Clay of the same yeoman to marry Thomas Motteram of Sutton yeoman 12th November 1608 at Sutton.

William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield gent to marry Elizabeth Starkes of Shelton 10th June 1637.

William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield gent to marry Jane Pugson of Hucknall Torkerd 16th May 1663 at Bullwell.

Hannah Clay of Sutton in Ashfield age 28 to marry Anthony Wilson of Sutton age 26 Framework Knitter 5th April 1680 at Sutton or Mansfield Woodhouse.

Sarah Clay of Sutton in Ashfield age 30 to marry William Waterhouse of Mansfield Woodhouse Sith Smith age 30.- 10th September 1683- at Sutton or Mansfield.

John Clay of Sutton in Ashfield age 22 Framework Knitter to marry Elizabeth Lee of Kirkby Woodhouse age 22. 16th February 1688 at Sutton or Radford.

Sutton in Ashfield. Miscellaneous.

1581. Hercules Clay servant of the Countess of Shrewsbury. (Ref.- British History Online page 353).

1585. March 19th. Hercules Clay was at York Assizes during a dispute when his Lordship won damages against one Beresford of £1000. Hercules wrote a letter from Rowthorne to Bess of Hardwick

 giving details of the trial. (Ref.- University of Glasgow ID 235).

1587. Declaration of Hercules Clay and others, servants of the Cavendish Family. (Ref.- British History Online page 353).

1590. Hercules Clay married Margaret Atherton and moved to Sutton from Rowthorne. Ault Hucknall Parish and settled in a farmhouse on Church Street on the site of which now stands Chesterfield   ---

--- House. (Bill Clay-Doves book "Paging the Past").

 1601-1603. Lady Arabella Stuart (1575-1615) was the grandaughter of Bess of Hardwick and was at one time considered a possible successor to Queen Elizabeth 1st. She spent her early years at    ----

 -- Hardwick, there were many plots at the time and it appears she was being spied on. Her Lady in Waiting, Bridget Shirland, was sending letters from the house of Hercules Clay at Sutton-in-Ashfield -

- (one of Bess`s gentleman servants) six miles from Hardwick Hall, but the letters never reached their destination, which meant they were being intercepted. (See book "The Succession, Bye and Main Plots" by Francis Edwards).

 Note: Above reference shows how close the Clay's were to nobility.

1602-3. Jan.15th. Letter from Bridget Shorland to John Hacker asking him to come to her to Sutton in Ashfield to Mr Hercules Clay's House. (Ref.- Calendar of Cecil Papers in Hatfield House. Vol.12).

1609. Churchwardens Presentment. Sutton in Ashfield. Archiles Clay for living incontinently with Margaret Lester. (Notts University Library Ref.- AN/PB293/8/2).

1610. Hercules Clay of Sutton in Ashfield. Houses, crofts and 15 fields. 58 acres. Tenant of the Duke of Devonshire. (Seniors Survey).

1610. Churchwarden Hercules Clay. (Presented to the Archdeacon for with holding Tithes). - (Bill Clay-Doves book. "Paging the Past").

1611. Tithe Dispute. Hercules Clay of Sutton-in-Ashfield against Christopher Gales of Sutton-in-Ashfield. (Notts Univ.Ref. AN/LB222/1/5.

1611. Defamation Case of Hercules Clay - Clay v Reynolds. Witnesses - Hercules Clay of Sutton-in-Ashfield batchelor and John Clay of Sutton-in-Ashfield son of Hercules Clay yeoman. (Notts University Ref: AN/LB221/5/8).

1621. Churchwardens meeting at Sutton-in-Ashfield - Hercules Clay has not paid his cessment. (Notts Univ. Ref: AN/PB302/90)

1623. Libel Case. William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield against Francis Swinscoe of Skegby. (Notts.University Ref. AN/LB224/3/23).

1626/28. Letter of Attorney from William Cavendish to Hercules Clay of a rent of £5-11s out of lands in Sutton in Ashfield. (Hardwick Muniment Register Box 345/6).

1628/29. Lease from William Earl of Devonshire to William Clay of a messuage in Sutton-in-Ashfield for 21 years and a Lease of the same to Thomas Clay. (Ref.-  Hardwick Hall Muniment Register --

-- Box 345 - 346 now at Chatsworth). Listed by Phillip Riden. Derbyshire Record Society.

1630. Hercules Clay. Churchwarden. Sutton-in-Ashfield.

1637. June 10th. William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield gent married Elizabeth Starkes of Shelton.

1641. Lay Subsidy. William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield. Taxed 16 shillings. (History of Sutton by Bonser).

1642. Protestation Oath Roll. Sutton in Ashfield. Francis Clay. Thomas Clay. William Clay. (Publication.- Webster - ISBN 0950516201).

1646. Will of Thomas Wheat of Mansfield mercer. Thomas Clay of Sutton owes him 2s-5d. (Ref.- Mansfield Local Studies Library)

1649-1689. John Clay in list of Quakers at Sutton in Ashfield. (Ref.- History of Sutton in Ashfield by G. G. Bonser 1948).

1662. Libel Case.Cavendish against Francis Clay of Hucknall under Huthwaite. Sutton in Ashfield Parish. (Notts Uni Ref.-AN/LB/229/1/71).

1664. Hearth Tax. Sutton in Ashfield. William Clay 3 Hearths. - Edward Clay 1 Hearth. - Francis Clay 1 Hearth. (TNA Ref.-E179/254/28).

1664. William Clay. Churchwarden. (Sutton in Ashfield Parish Register).

1670. Nathaniel Clay fined £1-6-8p for religious assembly at Sutton in Ashfield. (Ref.- G. G. Bonser).

1674. Hearth Tax. Sutton in Ashfield. Mr Clay 3 Hearths. - Edward Clay 1 Hearth. - William Clay 3 Hearths. - (TNA Ref .- E179/254/30).

1675. Jan.10th. Will of Anne Clay of Sutton in Ashfield Silk Stocking Maker she left 4 silk stocking frames to her son William Clay. ( Bill Clay-Doves book "Paging the Past").

1676. Letter to the Constables, Churchwardens and Overseers of Sutton in Ashfield and Ault Hucknalll that Sarah Clay, Francis Clay and others of your town are lawfully convicted before me for unlawful

-religious assembly at Mansfield on Sunday 9th July and  fined £2 each by distress and sale of goods of which the said sums are to be delivered to me. Signed Robert Thoroton. July 28th 1676.  --

 - Mansfield.- (History of Nottinghamshire).

1676. Quakers fined. Sutton in Ashfield. William Clay £10-10 shillings. Elizabeth Clay 10 shillings and 10 shillings for her daughter. (History of Sutton in Ashfield).

1677. Feb. 3rd. Sarah Clay of Sutton in Ashfield married William Day at a Quaker Meeting in the house of Elizabeth Clay witnesses Francis Clay, Nathaniel Clay and Hannah Clay. (TNA Ref.- RG6).

1678. William Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/133/01).

1679. William Clay Churchwarden. (Sutton in Ashfield Parish Register).

1680. Robert Clay of Sutton in Ashfield mentioned in Court Book. - Latin. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- DD/850/1).

1683. Sept.10th. Sarah Clay of Sutton in Ashfield age 30 married William Waterhouse age 30 Sithsmith of Mansfield Woodhouse.

1686. William Clay tenant in Sutton in Ashfield rent 6 pence. Latin. Court Book. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- DD/850/1).

1686. Robert Clay tenant at Sutton in Ashfield. - Court Book - Latin. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- DD/850.1).

1686 -1690. Nathaniel Clay of Sutton in Ashfield. Quaker was fined and suffered distraint of corn etc for non payment of tithes. (Nottingham Local Studies Index).

1688. William Clay Churchwarden. (Sutton in Ashfield Parish Register).

1692. Mary Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/132/10).

1694. William Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/132/15).

1697. William Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/132/14).

1697. Mary Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/132/14).

1697. Robert son and heir of William Clay defunct and Maria Clay filia Nathaniel Clay brother Robert of Sutton framework knitter. Court Book. (Notts Ref.- DD/850/1).

1701. William Clay concerning land in Sutton in Ashfield called Dawson Poole Close.Maria Clay is mentioned. (Ref.-Court Book. Notts Archive Office. DD/850/2).

1702. Robert Clay of Kelham mentioned in document concerning a cottage and tenement at Sutton in Ashfield in occupation of William Clay. (Ref.- DD/850/2).

1702. July 20th. William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield married Ann Ball at Blackwell.

1713. Mary Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref. - H/132/08).

1713. Samuel Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive. Ref.- H/132/09). 

1732. James Clay.tailor took on an apprentice at Sutton in Ashfield. (Ref.- IR1 / Inland Revenue Records).

1733. Samuel Clay mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive. Ref. - H/132/26).

1733. Samuel Clay mentioned in documents concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archives Ref.- H/133/12 +14).

1733-36. Samuel Clay property dispute concerning Keywey Close in Sutton in Ashfield. (Mansfield Court Book. - Ref.- Notts Archive Office . DD/BM/209).

1738. Samuel Clay died August 20th. age 69. Headstone in Sutton in Ashfield Churchyard.

1745. Samuel Clay tailor took on an apprentice. (Ref.- IR1 / Inland Revenue Records).

1771. November 12th. Emma Clay of Sutton in Ashfield was married at North Wingfield to James Hibberd by licence.

1798. William Claye mentioned in document concerning Sutton in Ashfield. (Chatsworth House Archive Ref.- H/132/01).

1829  Glovers Directory. Robert Clay. Farmer. Sutton in Ashfield.

1829. Glovers Directory. Samuel Clay Farmer. Sutton in Ashfield.

1833. July 24th. Derby Mercury Newspaper. At Sutton in Ashfield last week Mr Samuel Clay whilst skinning a horse contracted a disease from the horse through a cut in his finger and subsequently died --

--  from the same.

1849. William Clay. Stationmaster. Sutton-in-Ashfield. (Sutton-in-Ashfield in Times Past.- W. Clay-Dove).

1849. Feb.1st. Nottingham Guardian. On the 25th last Mrs Elizabeth Clay widow died at Fulwood. Sutton in Ashfield age 84 years.

1850. April 18th. Nottingham Guardian Newspaper. Obituary - Jane wife of Mr George Clay. Sinker Maker of High Street. Sutton in Ashfield.- age 33.

1851 Census. Mansfield. Notts. Samuel Clay age 29 Farm Labourer at Moorhaigh Farm. Mansfield.  Born Sutton in Ashfield.

1871 Census. Swanwick. Number 2 The Green. Francis Clay age 29. Lodger. FWK. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

1881 Census. Brackenfield. Francis Clay age 34. Boarder. General Labourer. Born Sutton in Ashfield. Living with Knowles family - Farmers.

1881 Census. Halifax. Harrison Road Infirmary. Eliza Clay age 43 Unmarried. Servant - Cook. Born Sutton in Ashfield.. 

1885. Register of Voters. John Clay of Blackmires Lane. Sutton in Ashfield.

1891. John Clay. Farmer and Railway Agent. Sutton Forest.  Sutton in Ashfield.

1894. John Clay. Sutton Forest. Farmer. (Wrights Directory).

1909. August 4th. Sheffield Independent. Welbeck Show. - Heifers. 1st prize W. Clay of Blackmires Lane. Sutton in Ashfield.

1915.John W. Clay of Sutton in Ashfield married Clara Kidman registered at Mansfield  Register Office in 1915.

1917. Joan K. Clay daughter of John  W. Clay and  his wife Clara of Sutton in Ashfield born 1917 registered at Mansfield Registry Office.

1921 Census. Sutton in Ashfield. William Alan Clay,  Alice Clay,  Frederick Clay and 7 others.

1922. Jan. 3rd. George William Clay son of John William Clay and  his wife Clara of Sutton in Ashfield born and registered at Mansfield Register Office.

1923. Conveyance of Forest Farm. Coxmoor Road. Sutton in Ashfield from the Duke of Portland to John William Clay farmer for £750. House and land called Croft, Penistone Pingle and Cottage Field. ------  (Ref.- University of Nottingham. P1 E12/6/25/100/1).

1933. March 14th. J. W. Clay of Forest Farm. Sutton in Ashfield subscribed a donation to the Larwood Cricket Fund.

2006. December. George William Clay died registered at Mansfield Register Office.

Sutton-in-Ashfield Wills, Inventories and Bonds

Thomas Clay. Inventory and Bond. 1644 and 1647. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.3/5).+ Mansfield Library Film Reel 1. Item 67+68.

William Clay gent. Bond.1655. (Notts Archives Office Ref.-PR.MW.9/2). + Mansfield Library microfilm reel number 2.

Anne Claye. Will. Inventory and Bond.1675. Dressmaker. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.23/2). + Mansfield Library Reel 5 No. 84+85.

William Clay. Framework Knitter. Will. 1701-2. Bond. 1713. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.45/2).+ Mansfield Library. Reel 9 item 2.

William Clay of Sutton in Ashfield. Inventory 1713. (Mansfield Local Studies Library Microfilm Reel 1. Item number 11).

Mary Clay. Admon and Bond. 1727. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.- ).

Samuel Clay of Fullwood. Sutton-in-Ashfield. Will and Bond. 1738. Hosier and Farmer. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.72/4). and Mansfield Local Studies Library.- Microfilm Reel 12. item number 161 --  and 162.

Elizabeth Clay. Will and Inventory.1845 proved 1849. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.94/26) and Mansfield Library Reel 17 no.85+86.

Samuel Clay late of Club Street Sutton in Ashfield. Drayman who died 23rd August 1884. Probate granted to his widow Mary Clay of Outram Street. Sutton in Ashfield. (Ref.- Admin. London Probate Office).

Elizabeth Clay of Bonn Street. Sutton in Ashfield. Spinster. Probate 1892 3rd December. (London Probate Office).

John Clay of Blackmires. Sutton in Ashfield. Farmer died 20th April 1895. Administration granted - personal effects £232.(London Probate Office).

John Clay of 39 Charnwood Street. Sutton in Ashfield. Died 25th July 1921 probate granted to John Clay colliery clerk. (Ref.- Will and Admin -London Probate Office).

William Clay of 22 Deepdale Street. Sutton in Ashfield died 11th June 1927 probate to Sarah Ellen Clay widow and John William Clay farmer. (London Probate Office).

Sutton in Ashfield 1841 Census

Forest

William Clay age 40 Farmer.  Born Notts.

Elizabeth Clay age 13.  Born Notts.

Priscilla Clay age 8.  Born Notts.

(Harriett Clay age 5 living next door with Joseph and Ann Turner).

Duke Street

John Clay age 52 Framework Knitter.  Born Notts.

Mary Clay age 50.

John Clay age 22.   Born  Notts.

Christopher Clay age 18.  Born Notts.

Henry Clay age 14.  Born Notts.

High Street

Dorothy Clay age 40 Dressmaker. Born Notts.

Ellen Clay age 30.  Born Notts.

Ann Clay age 6. Born Notts.

Brookside

George Clay age 35 Senker maker Born Notts.

Jane Clay age 25.  Born Notts.

Jane Clay age 4 months.  Born Notts.

Fullwood

Elizabeth Clay age 75. Born Notts.

Elizabeth Clay age 35. Born Notts.

Fullwood

John Clay age 45.  Born  Notts.

Hannah Clay age 40. Born Notts.

Eleanor Dennis age 12.  Born Notts.

 Francis Braddow  age 8  Born Notts.

Sutton in Ashfield 1851 Census

21 High Street

George Clay age 48. Widower. Sinkmaker. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Jane Clay age 10  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Ellen Clay age  7  Born  Sutton  in  Ashfield.

18 High Street

Dorothy Clay age 46. Dressmaker. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Duke Street

John Clay  age 32. Frame Work Knitter.    Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Eliza Clay age 29. Wife. Frame Work Knitter.  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Mary Ann Clay age 5.  Daughter.  Scholar.  Born Sutton  in Ashfield.

John Clay age 2   Son.  Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Railway Station

William Clay age 35 Railway Clerk.  Born Long Eaton.

Emma Clay age 35  Wife   Born Long Eaton.

Eliza Clay age 14  Daughter  Born Long Eaton.

Joseph Clay age 10  Son. Scholar  Born Long Eaton.

Emma Clay age 7  Daughter  Born Long  Eaton.

Sarah Clay age 4  Daughter  Born Long Eaton.

Jane Clay age 1  Daughter   Born Long Eaton.

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Joseph Clay age 39  Brick and Tile Maker. Born Southwell.

Elizabeth Clay age 41  Wife  Born  Boston. Lincolnshire.

William Clay age 11  Son  Scholar  Born  Mansfield Woodhouse.

Henry Clay age 8  Son  Scholar  Born  Mansfield Woodhouse.

Fullwood

Elizabeth Clay age 49  Frame Work Knitter. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton in Ashfield

John Clay  age 29  Farm Labourer Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Martha Clay age 30  Wife   Born Sutton  in Ashfield.

Samuel Clay age 4   Son  Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton in Ashfield 1871 Census.

John Clay age 50 Farmer 27 acres. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Martha Clay age 49 Wife Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Annie Clay Daughter Born Sutton in Ashfield.

William Clay age 14 Son Born Sutton in Ashfield.

George Clay age 12 Son Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton in Ashfield 1881 Census

Club Street

Samuel Clay  age 35 Carter in Railway  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Mary Clay age 28  Wife   Born  South Normanton

John Clay age 5  Son  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

William Clay age 2  Son  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

(Samuel died in 1884 age 37. Mary remarried in 1885 to Frederick Chase).

 Sutton in Ashfield 1891 Census

Club Street

William Clay age 34. Railway Drayman.   Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Sarah Clay age 27. Wife.  Born Ilkeston.

Beatrice Clay age 5  Daughter. Scholar  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

John William Clay age 1 Son.  Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton-in-Ashfield 1891 Census

Blackarte Lane

John Clay age 70. Farmer.  Born Sutton in Ashfield. 

Martha Clay age 72. Wife.   Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton-in-Ashfield 1911 Census

Blackmires Lane

William Clay age 53  Farmer  Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Sarah Clay  age 47   Wife   Born  Ilkeston.

Beatrice Clay age 20  Dressmaker  Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

John W.Clay age 21  Works on Farm   Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Priscilla Clay  age 19  Drapers Assistant    Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Martha Ann Clay age 15   Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton-in-Ashfield 1911 Census

Queen Street

John Clay age 30 Colliery Clerk    Born Ludboro. Lincs.

Annie Clay age 34   Born  Stanley Common. Derbys.

Arthur Clay age  6   Born  Sutton in Ashfield.

Sutton in Ashfield 1921 Census

Coxmoor Road

John William Clay age 31 Dairy Farmer Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Clara Clay age 30 Born Hucknall Torkard.

Joan Kidman Clay age 4 Daughter Born Sutton in Ashfield.

William Clay age 64  Father. Farmer Retired. Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Elizabeth Kidman age 70 Mother in Law. Born Papworth. St Agnes. Huntingdonshire.

Skegby, Nottinghamshire 1569 (East Border of Derbyshire)

Richard Clay married Agnes Buttery 1575. 

Samuel son of William and Mary Clay Born 21st March 1676.

Mary daughter of William and Mary Clay Born 3rd July 1678.

Elizabeth daughter of William and Mary Clay Born 3rd July 1678.

David son of William and Mary Clay Born 12th Jan. 1680.

Elizabeth daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Clay Born 11th Dec. 1688.

Mary daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Clay Born 6th May 1690.

1841. Skegby Census. 

Easter Clay (Esther) age 40  Living with Chadwick family.

1851 Skegby Census.

Esther Clay age 50 House Keeper Born Wensley. Derbys. Living with Chadwick family.

1901 Census.

The Forest.

Walter Clay age 39 Wheelwright. Widower. Born Mansfield.

1901 Census.

Victoria Street

Charles H. Clay age 18 Grocers Assistant. Boarder. Born Leamington. Warwickshire.

1911 Skegby Census. 

Walter Clay age 57 Wheelwright Born Mansfield. Notts.

Sarah Ann Clay age 44 Wife Born Sutton in Ashfield.

Parish Registers on Derbyshire Border

 Teversall, Nottinghamshire (Border of Ault Hucknall)

John Cla  ? married Elizabeth Stables 1572.

Roger Clay baptised 25th July 1579.

Reinold Clay married Alice Giles 20th July 1579.

John Clay married Elizabeth Cantrell 27th January 1587.

Elizabeth Clay buried 25th May 1592.

Mary Clay baptised 25th September 1596.

Alice Clay baptised 12th June 1599.

William Clay. Churchwarden. 1601.

William Clay baptised 1603.

Ales ? Clay married William Mariot.1607.

Thomas Clay baptised October 1608.

Anne daughter of William Clay of Stanley married Richard Richardson.13th Nov. 1613.

Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Clay baptised 2nd February 1624.

Elizabeth an infant of Thomas Clay buried 12th March.1624.

John Clay of Houghton and Mary Clerkson of Papplewick married 9th December 1679.

Dorothy Clay of North Wingfield parish and Richard Godber of Pleasley married 22nd December 1681.

Sarah Clay of Sutton and William Waterhouse of Mansfield Woodhouse married 11th September 1683.

Catherine daughter of William Clay of Sutton baptised May 1699.

Notts. Marriage Licences for Teversall people

Anne daughter of William Clay of Teversall husbandman to marry George Bilbie of Eakring yeoman 9th November 1607 at Eakring.

Anne Clay of Stanley. Teversall parish to marry Richard Richardson of Newton. Blackwell parish yeoman.10th November 1613 at Teversall.

William Clay of Teversall sadler age 35 to marry Katherine Slack of Teversall widow 14th December 1678 at Teversall or Warsop.

Teversall Miscellaneous

1244. Adam le Clay of Whiteborough. Teversall. (Ref.- William Clay-Dove - History of Teversall).

1293. Thomas  Clay. Yeoman of Teversall. (Ref.- William Clay-Dove. History of Teversall).

1299. Thomas le Clay of Teversall licence to grant a messuage and land to the Prior and Convent of Nottinghamshire. (TNA Ref.- C143/32/16).

1578. Thomas de Clay of Teversal mentioned in connection to Roger Grenhalge of Teversall Esq. - (Ref.- Thoroton - History of Nottinghamshire Vol. 2).

1604. Lease for 21 years by Mary Clay of Teversall. Notts. spinster to John Mollineux of Teversall esq of a messuage and lands in Kneveton and Morringham. Notts for a rent of £6. (Derbyshire Records - Office Ref. - D37M/RT128).

1851 Census. Teversall. Thomas Clay age 25 Born Hardstoft. Ag Lab. Living with Hill family who were farmers of 146 acres

Tibshelf Parish Register 1627

Robert Clay buried 24th April 1629.

Hana Clay widow buried January 1629.

Margaret wife of George Clay buried 1674.

George Clay buried February 1678.

Ishmael Clay married Ann Reynolds 10th Dec. 1782.

Edward son of Sampson and Mary Clay from Hardstoft buried March 13th 1794.

Tibshelf Miscellaneous

George Clay of Tibshelf. 1638. (Derbyshire Muster Roll . TNA Ref. - SP16 405).

One named Clay in dispute concerning a cottage in the Manor of Tibshelf in possession of one Elliot. Clay claims it to be his freehold.(London Metropolitan Archives Ref. - LMTHMC552030076).

Thomas Clay witness at examination of Mary Young - illigitimate child. 1745. (Tibshelf Overseers Book. PO64 Item 7).

Ishmael Clay of Tibshelf. Will. 26th April 1798. (Staffordshire Record Office).

Sampson Clay. List of shopkeepers agreed to close on Sundays.17th Dec. 1839. (Tibshelf Overseers Book. PZ4).

Sampson Clay. Butcher. Tibshelf. Listed in - History. Gazetteer and History of Derbyshire. 1846.

Sampson Clay married Mary Ashmore 12th April 1847. Tibshelf.

1921  Census Tibshelf. William Edward Clay,  Ellen Clay,  Edward John Clay.

Tibshelf 1851 Census

Sampson Clay age 32 Butcher  Born Hardstoft.

Mary Clay age 27 Wife  Born Tibshelf.

Martha Clay age 0 Daughter  Born Tibshelf.

Tibshelf 1891 Census

High Street

Gertie Clay age 3 Grandaughter. Born. Hardstoft.

Living with Edmund and Mary Ann Wetton.

Tibshelf 1901 Census

Haddon Street

Edward J. Clay. age 27 Boarder. Bricklayers Labourer. Born Evertom. Lancashire.

Living with Winson family.

Warsop Parish, Nottinghamshire 1539 (East Border  of Derbyshire)

Edward Clay married Dionsa Burgesse. 31st December 1604. 

Richard Clay married Anne Eaddon 1641. 

Maria daughter of Richard and Anne Clay baptised 1642. 

Richard Clay of Soocome (Sookholme) buried 27th October 1643. 

Widow Clay buried 29th December 1643. 

William Clay and Katherine Slack married 28th December 1679.

Sarah daughter of John and Hannah Clay of Market Town baptised 15th December 1709.

Hannah daughter of John and Hannah Clay of Market Town baptised 7th March 1711.

Elizabeth daughter of John Clay of Market Town baptised 11th October 1714.

Hannah daughter of John and Hannah Clay of Market Town  baptised 10th April 1717.

Mary daughter of John and Hannah Clay of Market Town baptised 19th December 1720.

John Clay buried 21st April 1723.

Elizabeth Clay widow buried 30th November 1723.

Samuel Clay and Anne Rawson both of Edwinstowe married 12th January 1729.

William son of William and Elizabeth Clay of Market Warsop baptised 16th July 1774.

Ann daughter of William and Elizabeth Clay of Market Warsop baptised  23rd November 1777.

(Checked baptisms to 1801).

Nottinghamshire Marriage Licences for Warsop people

Elizabeth Clay of Warsop age 19 and John Turner of Darlton age 36 husbandman to marry at Fledborough 11th March 1729.

 Elizabeth Clay of Warsop age 22 + Thomas Clarke of Carburton.Edwinstowe Parish age 28 farmer  to marry at Carburton 4th June 1737.

Sarah Clay of Warsop age 30 and Thomas Sylverwood of South Muskham age 40 widower to marry at Warsop 8th January 1746.

Warsop Parish Miscellaneous

1590. William Clay of Pleasley husbandman, transfer of 1 messuage and lands in Sookholme in Warsop parish in occupation of Margaret Sydham to Henry Leak. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- 157DD/2P/28/398).

1634. Will proved 1640-1. Anne Clay widow. no Clay's mentioned in Will. (Notts Archive Office).

 1636. Transfer by Hercules Clay of Chesterfield. Tanner.- piece of ground in Stonebreck Field. Warsop to Wm. Thompson for 31 shillings  (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T1258)

1642. Protestation Oath Roll. Warsop. John Clay and Richard Clay. - House of Lords Ref. - HL/'PO/JO/10/1/100/53. - Also - (Publication - Webster - ISBN 0950516201).

1647. 31st. August. William Clay bought Sookholme Manor and messuages in Warsop, - compounded from William Cavendish, Earl of Newcastle. (Civil War Royalist). (TNA - Calendar of Proceedings for --- Compounding).

1650. Surrender of a messuage in Warsop by Hercules Clay and Godfrey Watkinson. (Derbyshire Records Office Ref.- D239 M/T1627).

1651. Land Transfer. Hercules Clay and Elizabeth his wife - 58 acres and 3 cottages in Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office. Ref.-D239M/T1161).

1652. William Clay of Sookholme. Warsop parish gentleman bought the Manor of Sookholme, - Sookholme Hall, outbuildings, the Chapel Yard,cottage with water corn mill adjoining, 6 cottages in Warsop

-- and numerous fields (all named). 650 acres for the sum of £1,663 -2s-11d. -  (Notts Archives Office Ref: DD/P/28/10).

1657. William Clay of Southwell gent and others Sells several messuages and farms in Warsop for £700. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.-D239/M/t/1089).

1659. Messuage, 3 crofts and a cottage and a croft and 13 acres in Warsop purchased from Robert Clay. (DRO Ref.- D239M/T/1243).

1661-2. Feb. 3rd. Lease of Gleadthorpe Grange and premises in occupation of Robert Clay. (Notts Archives Ref.- DD/4P/22/18).

1663. Churchwardens Presentment. Warsop.Robert Clay and his wife stand excommunicate. (Notts Uni. Lib. Ref.-AN/PB342/1/46 + 47).

1664. Hearth Tax. Warsop. Robert Clay 2 Hearths. (TNA Ref. - E179/160/322).

1666. Churchwardens Presentment. Warsop. Robert Clay for not paying his rate towards the repair of our parish church being 16d. (Notts University Library Ref.- AN/PB342/7/47).

1667. Churchwardens Presentment. Warsop.Robert Clay and Elizabeth his wife for standing excommunicate and refusing to pay his church lay being 18d. (Nottingham University Library Ref.- AN/PB342/9/45).

1668. Churchwardens Presentment. Warsop. Robert Clay of Gleadthorpe Grange in parish of Warsop.farmer for denying to pay the sum of 1s-4d towards a church levy and for not coming to devine   --

--  service and for standing excommunicate for the last three years. (Nottingham Univesity Library Ref.- AN/PB342/10/49). - also similar for 1669-70-71-72-73-74 +81.

1674. Hearth Tax. Warsop Parish. Robert Clay 4 Hearths. (TNA Ref.- E179/254/30).

1676. Lease to Robert Clay of Gleadthorpe yeoman of 50 acres at Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/112 - 113).

1676. Surrender to William Clay a Messuage in Warsop as in the Will of Robert Clay. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/114).

1677. Lease by Robert Clay of Gleadthorpe Common yeoman to Richard Turner of an acre of meadow. (DRO Ref.- D239M/T/115-116).

1681. Lease to Robert Clay of Palterton yeoman 1 acre in Ridgeway Field. Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/1305).

1681. Sale to Robert Clay of Palterton yeoman 2 Closes. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/118 - 119).

1681. Addmission of Benjamin Clay to a messuage and croft in Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/1635).

1682. Lease to Robert Clay 2 acres in Stonebridge Field. Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/1306).

1682. Robert Clay yeoman of Nettleworth. Warsop Parish. Inventory and Bond. (Notts Archives Office Ref.- PR.MW.27/7) and Mansfield - Local Studies Library. Microfilm Reel 6 item 143 and 144.

1702. Lease and Release by Robert Clay of Chesterfield and Anne his wife of Limekiln Close and 2 acres in Stonebridge Field. Warsop for £30. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/1125 - 1126).

1708. Land Transfer in Warsop to John Clay and Hannah his wife. (Derbyshire Records Office Ref.- D239M/T1132).

1733. Certificate of Agreement between Mary Clay of Warsop and John Weetman of the same. (Notts University Library Ref. - AN/LB237/3/31).

1737. Release by Elizabeth Clay of Warsop spinster to Joseph Clay 66 acres in Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T/1134).

1752. Feb. 4th. Will of Joseph Clay of Nottingham Esq - to his niece Mary Clay of Warsop spinster all his lands in Warsop. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239/M/T/1137).

1753. Feb. 25th. Will / Bond of John Clay of Warsop. FWK. (Notts Archives Ref.- PR/NW).

1757. Aug. 4th. Mary Kerchevall concerning land in Warsop the inheritence of her father John Clay. (DRO Ref.- D239/M/T/1138).

1775. Lease from Portland Estates for 3 years by Hercules Clay of Sookholme for premises and 135 acres in Sookholme at £68 per annum. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- DD/4P/52/198).

1775. Hercules Clay's Mill at Sookholme in list of repairs to tenants properties. Duke of Portlands Welbeck Estates. (Notts.-157DD/5P).

1777. Lease by Hercules Clay of Sookholme to Hugh Herringshaw of Castor. Lincs. of a water corn mill in Warsop, field, yard, cowhouse, kitchen with a room over. Rent £10-10s. Freehold belongs to Duke

 -of Portland. (Derbyshire Record Office Ref.- D239M/T1134).

1881 Census.- Cromford Market Place. Richard Clay age 67 Widower Chemist Born Warsop. Notts with son William Clay age 25 Vetinary Surgeon  born Cromford and wife Sarah Jane Clay age 27 Born --

--  Breadsall and children Alice Clay age 3 and Margaret age 1.

Stray Clay

Hannah daughter of Hercules Clay of Sookholme farmer by Ann daughter of Potter of Sloswick farmer baptised 5th November 1778 at Mansfield. (Mansfield Parish Register).

Newark Parish Register. 1600. St Mary's. Nottinghamshire.   

(Hercules Clay who was mayor of Newark in 1643 had Derbyshire ancestry).

Baptisms

Richard son of William Clay baptised 18th Jan. 1630.

Elizabeth daughter of Hercules Clay baptised  28th Oct. 1631.

John son of Hercules Clay baptised 26th Nov. 1632.

Hercules son of Hercules Clay baptised 19th Nov. 1633.

Frances daughter of Hercules Clay baptised 21st Nov. 1634.

William son of Hercules Clay baptised 14th Nov. 1635.

Thomas son of Hercules Clay and Mary his wife baptised 11th July 1637.

Timothy son of Hercules Clay and Mary his wife baptised 23rd Aug. 1638.

Marie daughter of Hercules Clay and Mary his wife baptised 22nd Nov. 1639.

Mary daughter of Mr John Clay baptised 18th Nov. 1658.

John son of Mr John Clay baptised 11th March 1659.

William Son of John Clay baptised 20th April 1662.

Rebecca daughter of John Clay baptised 25th March 1664.

William son of Richard Clay baptised 23rd Aug.1664.

Francis son of William Clay baptised 24th Oct.1665. 

Frances daughter of John Clay baptised  5th April 1666.

Mary daughter of John Clay baptised 25th July 1668.

Hercules son of John Clay baptised 3rd June 1670.

Wondell daughter of William Clay baptised 2nd Dec. 1670.

Hugh and Bullard sons of Robert Clay baptised 14th Feb. 1671.

Elizabeth daughter of Robert Clay baptised 23rd July 1674.

Ann daughter of Robert Clay baptised 23rd Oct.1675.

Robert son of Robert Clay baptised 28th Aug. 1678.

Alice daughter of Francis Clay baptised 2nd April 1696.

Henry son of Francis Clay baptised 30th April 1698.

Robert son of Francis Clay baptised 2nd Aug. 1700.

Mary daughter of Bullard Clay baptised 17th Jan. 1701.

Hugh son of Bullard Clay baptised 16th Sept. 1703.

Elizabeth daughter of Francis Clay baptised 22nd Feb. 1704.

Ann daughter of Bullard Clay baptised 3rd Jan. 1705.

Francis son of Bullard Clay baptised 6th Aug. 1708.

Jane daughter of Bullard Clay baptised 4th Aug. 1711.

Robert son of Bullard Clay baptised 19th March 1713.

John son of Bullard Clay baptised 27th Dec. 1716.

Francis son of Henry Clay baptised 28th March 1727.

John son of Hugh Clay baptised 19th Sept.1728.

Henry son of Henry Clay baptised 7th Nov. 1728.

Mary daughter of Hugh Clay baptised 27th April 1730.

John son of Mr John Clay baptised 4th March 1730.

Robert son of Henry Clay baptised 1st March 1730.

Francis son of Hugh Clay baptised 17th Feb. 1731.

Robert James son of Mr John Clay baptised 5th May 1732.

Ann daughter of Hugh Clay baptised 7th Jan. 1733.

Jane daughter of Hugh Clay baptised 1st July 1736.

John son of Henry Clay baptised 22nd Nov. 1744.

Ezabel Fisher daughter of Hugh Clay baptised 8th July 1749.

Margaret daughter of Henry Clay baptised 30th March 1752.

Henry son of Henry Clay baptised 26th July 1754.

Robert son of Robert Clay baptised 25th July 1755.

Mary daughter of Henry Clay Baptised 22nd Nov. 1756.

Elizabeth daughter of Robert Clay baptised 7th Jan. 1757.

Dorothy daughter of Robert Clay baptised 10th Nov. 1758.

Ann daughter of Robert Clay baptised 17th April 1760.

Rosamond daughter of Henry and Mary Clay baptised 12th Feb. 1762. being 2 years and 6 months old and Elizabeth daughter baptised .

Samuel son of Robert and Mary Clay baptised 18th Feb. 1762.

Francis reputed son of Francis Clay and Mary Speed baptised 25th Dec. 1762.

Rosamond daughter of Robert and Ann Clay baptised 5th Feb. 1764.

Ann daughter of Henry and Mary Clay baptised 13th April 1765.

Sarah daughter of Francis and Jane Clay baptised 19th June 1767.

Francis son of Francis and Jane Clay baptised 7th Feb. 1769.

James son of Francis and Jane Clay baptised 28th Dec. 1770.

Elizabeth daughter of Francis and Jane Clay baptised 17th Oct. 1773.

Francis son of Francis and Jane Clay baptised 27th Dec. 1776.

John son of Henry and Mary Clay baptised 27th Dec. 1776 age 7.

Dorothy and Ann daughters of Henry and Mary Clay baptised 27th Dec. 1776.

(Memorandum 1783 Tax for baptisms 3d each)

Charles illegitimate son of Dorothy Clay baptised 13th Oct. 1789.

Henry illegitimate son of Dorothy Clay baptised 29th June 1792.

John illegitimate son of Dorothy Clay baptised 6th June 1794.

John son of William and Elizabeth Clay baptised 20th December 1797.

Sarah daughter of William and Elizabeth Clay baptised 11th March 1800.

John son of William and Elizabeth Clay baptised 8th October 1802.

Robert son of William and Anne Clay baptised 23rd Oct. 1806.

Marriages

Thomas Clay married Elizabeth Bacon 17th Aug. 1617.

William Clay of Newark mercer married Elizabeth Keye of the same  4th March 1621.

John Clay married Elizabeth Hobman 24th Oct. 1624.

Elizabeth Clay married William Leake 14th Oct. 1628.

Hercules Clay married Mary Lante 17th April 1631.

Elizabeth Clay married Anthony Stokes 26th Nov.1655. Both of this parish.

Mary Clay married Henry Renard.Taylor. 4th April 1683.

Francis Clay of Newark butcher married Rosamond Wilson of the same 15th Feb. 1693.

Bullard Clay married Frances Whitton 8th May 1701.

Anne Clay married William Hawden 3rd Nov.1706.

Alice Clay married William Hoyes 2nd May 1717.

Thomas Clay married Mary Gilbert 1st July 1723.

Ester Clay married Edward Smith 1st Feb. 1726  Both of Southwell.

Francis Clay married Catherine Camm 12th Sept. 1732.

Jane Clay married Alexander Bremar 23rd April 1739.

Elizabeth Clay married John Morris 8th Oct. 1739.

Francis Clay married Ann Smith 31st Aug. 1743.

Henry Clay married Jane Pollord 18th Nov. 1743.

Thomas Clay married Ann Goodworth 13th Oct. 1747.

(Henry Clay of Newark. Butcher age 23 and Mary Tomlinson of Newark age 18 married at Fledborough. April 16th 1752. - Bond by George Tomlinson of Newark).

(Susanna Clay of Newark age 25 married Joseph Hallam at Norwell October 1st 1765).

Burials

Elizabeth Clay buried 12th November 1631.

Elizabeth daughter of John Clay buried 19th April 1633.

John son of John Clay buried 11th July 1637.

Barbara daughter of John Clay buried 5th Jan.1637.

Thomas son of Hercules Clay buried 3rd Feb. 1638.

Mary Wife of Hercules Clay buried 2nd Oct. 1640.

William son of Hercules Clay buried 24th March 1642.

Hercules Clay. mayor buried 1st Jan. 1644.

Mary daughter of John Clay buried 25th Aug. 1666.

Frances daughter of John Clay buried 19th April 1669.

John Clay buried 5th October 1670.

Wondell daughter of Robert Clay buried 7th March 1670.

William son of Robert Clay buried 15th March 1671.

Elizabeth daughter of Robert Clay buried 31st March 1672.

Hercules son of John Clay buried 15th Jan. 1678.

Robert Clay buried 10th July 1682.

Francis and Frances twins of Francis Clay buried 19th - 1694.

James son of Bullard Clay buried 3rd Nov. 1702.

Elizabeth Clay a child buried 22nd Nov. 1715.

Robert a child of Bullard Clay buried 29th April. 1718.

Bullard Clay buried 7th July 1731.

Hercules son of Mr John Clay buried 20th March 1734.

A child of John Clay buried 31st Oct.1740.

John son of Henry Clay buried 22nd November 1744.

Robert Clay buried 15th May 1746.

Henry Clay buried 9th Jan. 1746.

A child of Hugh Clay buried 21st Jan. 1750.

Widow Clay buried 24th May 1757.

A child of Robert Clay buried 2nd Nov. 1759.

Jane daughter of Hugh Clay buried 4th Jan. 1762.

Ann wife of Robert Clay buried 5th Feb. 1764.

Thomas Clay buried 21st June 1765.

Ann Clay buried 10th Nov. 1766.

Francis Clay buried 22nd May 1775.

Francis Clay buried 17th January 1778.

Jane wife of John Clay buried 1st March 1782.

Jane Clay. Widow buried 16th June 1783. Pauper.

1783 Burial Tax 3d each.

Mary wife of Henry Clay. Pauper buried 19th January 1786.

Hugh Clay.Shoemaker buried 19th April 1788.

Ann widow of Hugh Clay buried 25th May 1788.

James Clay buried 9th March 1789 Pauper.

Francis Clay buried 14th May 1789. Pauper.

Jane Clay buried 31st May 1789.Pauper.

Elizabeth Clay buried 27th September 1789. Pauper.

Henry son of Dorothy Clay buried April 1st 1793.(Illegitimate).

Henry Clay. Almsman buried 28th June 1796.

Mary wife of Robert Clay buried 18th January 1800.

John son of William and Elizabeth Clay buried 15th April 1801.

Robert son of William and Anne Clay buried 3rd June 1809.

Newark Miscellaneous

1490. March 10th. John Clay of Newark shoemaker and Janet his wife shall provide John Thornton and Margaret his wife of Newark fletcher with meat and drink for life and one houseroom rent free    -

-- and fire and washing and a pair of hose every year for John in consideration for two messuages in Cartgate. Newark. - (Lincoln Archives Ref.- Hotchkin 2/1/8).

1630. June 22nd. Hercules Clay signiture - witness to a Deed of Covenant of Edward Standish of Newark. (Notts Archives Ref. - DD/HD16/7).

1641. Hercules Clay of Newark widower married Elizabeth Whitby of Stubton. Lincolnshire. By Licence.

1644. December 11th. Will of Hercules Clay mayor of Newark. Copy at Notts Archives Office.- (Ref.- DC/NW/3/1/1)

1647. Chancery Records. Complaint by Elizabeth Clay widow of Hercules Clay late of Newark that William and John Clay brothers of Hercules have denied her portion  of her late husbands estate. (TNA-

- - Ref.- C10/1/30).

1647. Jan 20th. Chancery Records.The answer of John and William Clay to the Complaint of Elizabeth Clay widow. (TNA Ref.- C10/1/30).

1651. May 12th. John Clay. - Recovery of Deeds for land in Newark. (Notts University Archives. - HnD8/2/8).

1654. May 10th. Will of Hercules Clay mercer of Newark. (TNA Ref. - PROB11/234/142). 

1661. June 8th. A Bill to enable Henry Chambers, William Wharton and John Clay executor of Hercules Clay to raise and levy the sum of £2,690 damages out of the estate of Colonel John Hutchinson

 Esq.- (Civil War Parliamentarian). Ref.- House of Commons 8.

1672. Jan.20th. Rebecca Clay widow married Edward Bransby of Newark watchmaker. By Licence.

1677. Oct.20th.  Ann Clay of Newark married John Dickenson of Claypole gent. By Licence.

1690 Chancery Records. Heron v Clay. Defendants -John Clay and Barbara Clay widow regarding property in Newark. (TNA Ref.-C5/611/85).

1730. May 19th. Henry Clay of Newark on Trent. Butcher employed an apprentice. (TNA Ref.- IR1/49).

1747. Oct.17th. Letter from Commissioner William Leviner describing a pro Jacobite climate of opinion at Newark where one Clay had his arm broken for refusing to drink the Pretenders health. (TNA  --

--  Ref.- SP36/102/1/82).

1754. Sept.16th. Hugh Clay witness to marriage of John Fletcher and Jane Marshall at Newark. (Parish Register).

1768. Nov.7th. Indenture. John Clay of Newark gent and Elizabeth his wife (Nee Nash) and their son Rev. Robert James Clay of Ossington -property in Navemby and  Dorrington. Lincolnshire. (Notts --

--  University Ref. - HnDs4/2).

1774. April 12th. Lease to Robert Clay of Newark. Butcher. (Notts Archives Ref.- DC/NK/1/4/8/2).

1779. Oct. 15th. Bond of John Clay of Newark. Gent. (Notts Archives Ref.- PR/NW).

1798 May 19th. Will of Elizabeth Clay of Newark widow. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1306/213).

1818. April 27th. Dalton Parr Clay married Eliza Haywood at Newark.

1822. Will of Robert Clay yeoman of Newark. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/1655/354).

1826. Borough of Newark Poll Book. Dalton Parr Clay. Silversmith. Market Place . Newark.

1827. Conviction of Joseph Lowe labourer intent to break into the house  of Dalton Parr Clay silversmith of Newark. (Notts Archives Ref.- C/QS/NK/5/3).

1828. Sept. 11th.  Dalton Parr Clay. Witness to Declaration of Trust of Thomas Clay of Grantham and his wife Hannah  property to his niece Hannah Clay. (Notts Archives Ref.- DD/T/118/24/1).

1829. Newark Poll Book. Dalton Parr Clay. Silversmith. Market Place. Newark.

1833 June 1st. Will of Harriet Clay of Newark widow - items to Hannah Clay her daughter also items to Henry Clay. (Notts Archives Ref.- DD/H/172/40).

1834. Feb.21st. Obituary of Dalton Parr Clay age 44  at Stamford. (Ref.- Lincoln Rutland and Stamford Mercury Newspaper).

1834. Will of Dalton  Parr Clay. Silversmith of Newark. (TNA Ref. - PROB11/1832/243).

Newark Census 1851.

Eliza Clay age 59  Widow. Jeweller and Silversmith.  Born Newark.

Marrianne Frances Clay age 21  Daughter Single.  Born Newark.

3 Servants.

Newark Census 1861

Chain Lane.

Charles Clay age 40 Tin Plate Worker. Born Newark.

Phoebe Clay age 36  Wife   Born  Bridlington. Yorks.

Dorothy Clay age 5   Daughter  Scholar  Born  Newark.

Sarah Clay age 3   Son   Born  Newark.

John Clay age  1  Son  Born  Newark.

Sarah Clay age 71  Mother of Charles   Born  Kinoulton.Notts.

Kelham Parish Register 1663. Nottinghamshire

(Clays of Kelham have Derbyshire ancestry via Newark branch)

Robert son of Mr Robert Clay and Barbara his wife baptised 17th Feb. 1664.

Robert son of Mr Robert Clay  and Barbara his wife buried 26th March 1665.

Francis son of Mr Robert Clay and Barbara his wife baptised 22nd April 1666.

Laurence Clay buried 26th March 1668.

Bridget daughter of Mr Robert Clay and Barbara his wife baptised 1669.

Mr John Clay buried 12th Aug. 1669.

Dallison daughter of Mr Robert Clay and Barbara his wife buried 1670.

Mrs Elizabeth Clay widow buried 14th Nov. 1671.

Robert son of Mr Robert Clay and Barbara his wife baptised 1671.

Anne daughter of Robert and Barbara Clay baptised 1673.

Mary daughter of Robert and Barbara Clay baptised 1676.

Bridget daughter of Robert and Barbara Clay buried 1680.

Mr Robert Clay buried 25th Oct. 1684.

John son of Mr John Clay baptised November 1690.

John son of Mr John Clay and his wife Dorothy buried 15th Jan.1690.

Elizabeth daughter of Mr John Clay and his wife Dorothy baptised and buried 1693.

Anne daughter of Mr John Clay and his wife Dorothy baptised 1697

Elizabeth daughter of Mr John Clay and Dorothy his wife baptised 1699.

John son of Mr John Clay baptised 19th March 1701.

Mrs Dorothy Clay of Kelham married Thomas Noolney ? of Newark 1724.

Anne daughter of Mr John Clay and Dorothy his wife buried 1733.

Hercules son of Mr John Clay and Elizabeth buried 20th Dec. 1734.

Mrs Metcalf Clay buried 4th Jan. 1742.

Dorothy wife of Mr John Clay buried 7th Feb. 1742.

Mr John Clay buried 19th April 1743.

Mrs Elizabeth Clay buried 3rd May 1766.

Mrs Catherine Clay buried May 1768.

Mrs Elizabeth Clay of Newark buried 26th Dec. 1797 age 92.

(Checked to 1900 no more entries for Clay)

Kelham Miscellaneous

1614. Cley of Kellum.  (Ref.- Visitation of the County of  Nottinghamshire).

1641. Protestation Oath Roll - John Clay of Kelham - (Ref - House of Lords - HL/PO/JO/10/1/101/94).

1647. March 25th. Thomas Fox of Bothamsall gent to John Clay of Kelham gent for £700. The Manor of Carlton on Trent with the manor house and close ajoining 13 acres and 63 other acres and    --

--  messuage and close with 2 kine, a ferry and ferry boat. (Notts Archives Ref. - DD/T/45/6).

1647. Jan. 20th. John an William Clay of Kelham brothers of Hercules Clay - Court of Chancery. Concerning Elizabeth Clay widow of Hercules complaint that they have defrauded her of her inheritance. -

-- (TNA Ref.- C10/1/30).

1648. Robert Lord Lexington appoints John Clay of Kelham gent to deliver seison to Thomas Somers of Newark. (Signiture and seal of John Clay) - (Notts Archives Ref.- -DD/T/70/40).

1651. Indenture of Recovery to be made by John Clay of Kelham gent for the manor of Hawton and property in Cottam, Balderton and Farndon. (Notts Uni.HnD8/2/7+8)

1662. Heralds Visitation. Mr Clay of Kelham showed an old  writing desk inlayed with coat of arms he also showed a seal ring with the same coat. (Harleian Society).

1664. Hearth Tax. John Clay of Kelham taxed on 6 Hearths.

1674. Hearth Tax. William Clay of Kelham taxed on 6 Hearths.

1677. John Clay age 15 school Kelham son of Robert Clay admitted to Christs College Cambridge in Sept.1677.

1688. June 10th. John Clay of Kelham gent age 25 married Dorothy Twentyman of Rolleston age 18 by Licence.

1690. Metcalfe Clay daughter of Robert Clay of Kelham bound as apprentice to Henry Joyce for 7 years. (Ref.- Guild of Carpenters Apprentice book 3).

1701. John Clay gent son and heir of Robert Clay gent defunct - Robert Clay son of Robert Clay of Kelham concerning a cottage and tenement in Sutton in Ashfield in occupation of William Clay. Court --

--  Book in Latin. (Notts Archive Office Ref.- DD/850/2).

1720. Assignment of John Clay to John Twentyman for the sum of £260 messuages in Newark. (Notts University Ref. - NeD3579).

1723. Will of Lord Lexington - To Steward John Clay and wife Dorothy the farm which his grandfather and father held for life at a peppercorn rent. (Notts Archives Ref. - DD/H/45/7a).

1726.John Clay of Kelham - letter to Sir R.Sutton concerning the manor of Selston. (Notts Archives Ref. - DD/LM/208/2/6).

1743. Will and Bond of John Clay of Kelham gent.  (Notts Record Office Ref.- PR/NW.).

1766. Will and Bond. Elizabeth Clay of Kelham spinster leaves everything to her sister Katherine her executor. (Notts Archives Ref.- PRNW1766).

1768. Admon / Bond. Katherine Clay late of Kelham spinster - her goods granted to her brother John Clay of Kelham gentleman. (Notts Archives Ref.- PRNW1768).

1812. April. Will of John Clay of Kelham gent.- Son John Clay with son John Clay land in Farndon - Goods and chattels to his daughters Catherine Clay and Elizabeth Clay. - Robert James Clay his brother.--

-- (TNA Ref.- PROB11  - also Notts Record Office Ref.- Copy of the Will - DD/WJ/32.

West Hallam Parish Register 1545

Thomas son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay baptised 1658.

Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Clay baptised 1665.

Sarah daughter of Joseph and Mary Clay baptised May 1668.

Ann daughter of Mary Clay baptised April 1679.

West Hallam Miscellaneous

1813. Sept. 29th. Richard Clay concerning mortgage  of property in West Hallam Manor. (Ref.- CRO136/C3675 - 3678)).

1819. April 22nd. Abstract Will of Richard Clay and conveyances of West Hallam Manor. (Ref.- CRO136/C3681).

Wilne Parish Register 1540

Michael son of Thomas Clay baptised 12th May 1552.

Agnes wife of Thomas Clay buried January 1556.

Elenor daughter of Thomas Clay baptised 1565.

Agnes Clay buried 1570. 

William ? Son of Michael ? Clay ? Baptised 1606.

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