Clay Miscellaneous

A miscellaneous section regarding English Clay's who appear to have served as soldiers in the north and in Scotland but can't be clearly connected to any counties of England.

1298 Jan. 12th.  Willelmus de Cleye with a number of others have Letters of Protection. Witnessed at Langele. (Ref.- Book - Scotland in 1298 Documents relating to the campaign of King Edward page 17)

1298. Nicholas del Clay with a number of others have Letters of Protection. (Ref.- Book - Scotland in 1298. Documents relating to the campaign of King Edward page 13).

1298. Aug. 8th. Stirling. Pardon by Robert de Ver. Earl of Oxford to John de Rameseye  son of William de Cley for the death of John Elene of Hadestok by reason of his service in Scotland. (Calendar of     --  - Patent Rolls  Edw 1. 1292 - 1301 vol. 3 membrane 8).

1303 - 04. March 1st. John earl of Warenne acknowledges to Richard Bremesgrave that he has taken this day from the store of wine at Edinborough 5 iron hooped barrels by the hand of Jalke Cley. (Ref.- -- Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 2 page 382).

1303. Nov.10th. Dunfermline. William son of Elias the clerk of Belton. Scotland for the death of William de Claie. (Calendar of Patent Rolls Edw. 1. vol. 4 membrane 1).

1304. March 5th. Sir Robert Hastings received at Berwick upon Tweed from John de Cley valet of Sir Richard Bremesgrave  20 quarters of salt. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 2 p. 444).

1307.  Oct. 28th. Linlithgot. Scotland. Pardon of Robert de Blakewell for the death of John son of Simon del Cley and for other felonies. (Calendar of Patent Rolls. King Edward 1).

1311 - 12. April last. Johannis del Cley - Latin - Nigrum Almond translate "Black Diamond". (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 3 page 422).

1311 - 12. Johannis del Clay. - Latin - scutiferorum translates "Shield with wild animals" also Latin - hominum ad arma translates "Man at arms" - he was paid for 365 days. (Cal. Docs. Scotland vol. 3 p 410).

1311 - 12. Willemus de Clays. nigrum. Large list of names. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 3 page 428).

1312. May 1st. Wm. de Bevercote, Wm. son of Hugh de Hawyk both listed with John de Clay esq at Christmas. Listed under Protections. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 5 page 459).

1312. John del Clay esq at Edinburgh Castle. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 3 page 473).

1314. Sept. 25th. John de Clay and 2 others listed under Protections going to Scotland to free Walter de Bello imprisoned there. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 5).

1316. Sept. 28th. John atte Clay listed as being under Protection along with 80 others. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland. TNA Ref.- C71/9 membrane 8).

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

1319. Aug. 4th. Letters of Protection for Nicholas del Clay and a number of others. (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 5 page 486).

1464. April 19th. To Sir John Clay knight attending the Kings person by his command in his expedition against the rebels in the north from the Feast of All Saints 1462 to january following for his costs  -----  £40.  (Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland vol. 4 page 273).

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                          Soldiers of Medieval England. (Their counties are unknown).

    Name                Rank         Service         Captain            Lieutenant     Commander   Service Date.

Thomas Clay.   Archer     France     Lord Robt. Willoughby            King Edward   1370. July 8th                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

John Clay.  Man at Arms.  France.  Sir Robt. Knolles.                       King Edward   1370. July 8th.

Cifriet Clay esq . Man at Arms. France Lord Edw. Despencer.   King Edward  1372. Aug.15th.

John Clay esq.  Man at Arms. France. Lord Edw. Despencer.      King Edward   1372. Aug. 15th.

John Clay.  Man at Arms. Navy. Sir William Neville. Sir Clanevowe. John of Gaunt. 1378. June  1st..

Nicholas Clay. Man at Arms. Navy. Sir Wm Neville. Sir Clanevowe. John of Gaunt. 1378. June 1st.

John de Clay. Man at Arms. Scotish March. Sir Wm. Fulthorpe.         Earl Henry Percy. 1383 – 1385.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Berwick Garrison. Sir Degary Seys.             Sir Degary Seys.  1384. Jan. 24th.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Nicholas Clay. Man at Arms. Berwick Garrison. Sir Degary Seys.     Sir Degary Seys. 1384. Jan. 24th.

Richard Clay. Archer. Berwick Garrison. Sir Degary Seys.                     Sir Degary Seys.  1384. Jan. 24th.

John de Clay. Man at Arms. Scottish March. Earl Hen. Percy. Sir Fulthorpe. John of Gaunt. 1384. Feb. 1st.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Berwick Garrison. Sir Degary Seys.             Sir Degary Seys. 1384. March 1st

Nicholas Clay. Man at Arms. Berwick Garrison. Sir Degary Seys.     Sir Degary Seys.  1384. March 1st.

Richard Clay. Archer. Berwick Garrison.  Sir Degary Seys.                   Sir Degary Seys. 1384. March 1st.

Edmund Clay. Chief Justice. Ireland.                                                                                                      1381 – 1389.

John Clay esq. Man at Arms. Navy. Sir Thomas Poynings.                     Earl fitz Alan.    1388. May.

Richard Clay esq. Man at Arms. Navy. Sir Thomas Poynings.               Earl fitz Alan.    1388. May.

Nicholas Clay esq. Man at Arms. Navy. Sir Thomas Poynings.             Earl fitz Alan.    1388. May.

William Clay. Archer. Naval Expedition. Sir Ralph Vernon.                   Earl fitz Alan.     1388. May.

John Clay.Yeoman Valet. Archer. France. Lord Roos of Helmsley.     King Henry V.   1415.

John Clay. Yeoman. Valet. Sick List. France. Lord Roos of Helmsley. King Henry V.  1415

Robert Clay. Archer. Expedition France. Sir Hugh Luterell.                    King Henry V.  1417.

John de Clay. Archer. Expedition France. Earl John Holland.                 King Henry V.  1417.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Expidition France. Earl Henry Percy.             King Henry V.  1417.

Roger Clay. Yeoman Valet. Archer. France. Nicholas Bolde.                   Duke of Bedford. 1420.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Expedition France.                                                                               1421.May.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison of Rouen.                                                                               1422.

John Clay. Official Retinue, Bailli of Rouen. Sir John Salvayn.                                           1423. Nov.10.

Lawrence Clay. Garrison of Tombelaine. Laurence Halden.                                                1424.

John Clay. Archer. Siege of Oricans. Sir Nichols Burdet.                                                       1429. Jan. 4th.

John de Clay. Garrison of Rouen. John Clay. (Captain).                                                         1429. Dec.18th.

John de Clay. Garrison of Rouen. John Clay. (Captain).                                                         1430. Apr. 26th.

Laurence Clay. Archer. Siege of Louviers. Sir Richard Lowick.                                          1430. Oct. 17th.

Robert Clay. Retinue in the Field. Thierry Robessart.                                                            1432. July 31st.

Robert Clay. Siege of St Denis. Sir Andrew Ogard.                                 Lord Thomas Scales. 1435. 

John de Clay esq. Man at Arms. Garrison Rouen. Duke Bedford. Liet/Captain. John Clay. 1435. Aug. 4th..

Peter de Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison Rouen. Duke of Bedford. Liet/Captain. John Clay. 1435. Aug. 4th.

Robert Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison of Vire. Sir Andrew Ogard. Thos Ellingham.  1435. Nov. 28th.

Pierre Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison of Rouen. John Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury.      1436 .Sep. 29th.

Nicholas Clay. German. Archer. Garrison Vire. Lord Thos.Scales. Ellis Longworth. 1437. July 2nd.

John de Clay. Man at Arms. Rouen Castle. Earl John Talbot. John Clay.                         1437. July. 27th.

Nicholas Clay. German. Archer Garrison Vire. Lord Scales. Ellis Longwoth.                1437. July 30th.

John de Clay esq. Man at Arms. Rouen Castle. Duke of York. Earl John Talbot.        1437. Aug. 27th.

Pierre Clay. Man at Arms. Siege of Tancarville. John Lord Darcy. Earl John Talbot. 1437. Sept. 8th.

John Clay. Manat Arms. Rouen Castle. Richard Duke of York. John Talbot.                 1437. Oct. 26th.

John de Clay esq. Man at Arms. Rouen Castle. Richard Duke of York. John Talbot.  1437. Nov.16th..

Nicholas Clay. Archer. Garrison Vire. Lord Thos. Scales. Hugh Carrington.                   1437. Dec.19th..

John Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison Honfleur. Sir Wm. Mountfort.                                        1438. Jan. 3rd.

John Clay. Man at Arms. Garrison Honfleur. Sir Wm. Mountfort.                                        1438. Oct. 22nd.

John Clay. Archer. In the Field. Rernay. Mathew Gough.   Duke John Beaufort.          1440. Feb. 17th.

John Clay. Archer. Siege of Dangu.                                                Lord Wm. Neville.                 1440. March 13th.

William Clay. Archer. Expedition France. Duke J. Beaufort. Sir Robt. Vere. Duke John Beaufort. 1443. July 17th.

Phillip Clay. Archer. Expedition France. Duke J. Beaufort. Sir Robt. Vere. Hugh Parker.  1443. July 17th.

Roger Clay. Archer. Expedition France. Duke John Beaufort. Peter Davy. Duke John Beaufort.1443. July 17th.

William Clay. Archer.  Garrison Ponte de l'Arche. Lord Willoughby.                                       1444. March 3rd.

Johan de Clay. Garrison Normandy.                                                                                                           1446. Oct.1st.

 
Clay Surname Variations

Claye.

Robert Claye. Archer. Harflieur Garrison. Sir Hugh Lutterell. Count Thomas Beaufort. 1418.

John Claye. Man at Arms. Rouen Garrison. Sir John Salvyn. 1424. Oct.1st.

John de Claye Esq. Rouen Garrison.  John Clay. 1430. Jan. 30th.

Robert Claye. Man at Arms. Vire Garrison.  Sir Andrew Ogard. 1434. Nov. 5th.

John Claye. Archer. Rouen  Garrison.  Guilloton Andrew. 1436. June 1st.

Robert Claye. Man at Arms. Caudebec Garrison. John Talbot. Earl of Shrewsbury. 1436.June 20th.

Bertran de la Claye.  Archer. Pontoise Garrison. John Talbot. 1439. Oct. 20th.

Cley.

Robert Cley. Man at Arms. Naval. Earl Hugh Courtney. Hugh Courtney. 1418. April.

John Cley. Man at Arms. Rouen Garrison. Sir John Harpelay. Thomas Beaufort. 1422.

Walter Cley. Archer. Expedition France. Richard Duke of York. Richard Duke of York. 1441.

Clee.

Henry Clee. Wales. Henry V. King of England. 1407. April 18th.

(The Medeival Soldiers are taken from the website "The Soldier in Later Medieval England" with all credit to the team at the University of Southampton.

1348. June 1st. Letter of Protection for Roger de la Claye who was with Reginald de Cobham. (TNA.- Records of Crecy and Calais).

Undated Index, page 434 gives Rogerus de la Cleie - Latin reads - Pleadings in the House of Westminster. (Ref.- PC2024).

Undated. Thomas Clay vicar of the choir at Lincoln Cathedral. (Ref.- Monastic Anglicanum page 1291). 

Royal Navy Casualties Index. 1914 - 1919.

1914. Sept. 22nd. Barry Clay  born 23rd Jan. 1884. Sheffield. Ship H.M.S. "Aboucir" Date of death 22nd Sept. 1914. Relative. Mother. Mary. 11 Court Hoyle Street. Sheffield.

1914. Nov. 1st. Clifford Clay seaman born 22nd August 1895. Halifax. Ship H.M.S.  "Monmouth" Date of death  1st Nov. 1914. Relative. Brother Harold. c/o Mrs Goult. 44 Heap Lane.  Otley Rd. Bradford.

1914. Nov. 1st.  Frank Clay born 3rd Feb. 1889. Fiji.  Ship H.M.S. "Good Hope" Date of death 1st Nov. 1814. Relative. Widow. Julia. 45 Tay Street. Liverpool.

1915. May 27th. Charles Henry Clay born 24th May  1865 Civillian skilled labourer on H.M.S. "Princess Irene" Date of death 27th May 1915. Relative. Mr W. G. Clay. 15 Colchester St. Pimlico. London.

1916. May 31st. James Herbert Clay born 15th August 1883 Bangor. Carnarvan. Ship H.M.S. "Defence" Date of death 31st May 1916. Relative. Widow. Julia A. Clay 45 Tay Street. Toxteth. Liverpool.

1916. June 5th. Francis Clay age 30 son of Thomas and Mary Ann Clay of Quinton. Birmingham. Date of death 5th June 1916. Killed by a mine explosion off Orkneys.

1917. Feb. 17th. David Clay age 40  born  Liverpool. Last abode 7 Newhall Street. Salford. Fireman and Trimmer. Port of Ship. Liverpool. Date of death 17th Feb. 1917 killeed at sea, ship torpedoed.

1917. March 18th. James Smith Clay born 8th Feb. 1895 Wolverhampton. Ship H.M.S. "Paragon" Date of death 18th March 1917 . Relative. Mother. Sarah Bradley. 106 Evans Street. Whitmore. Staffs.

UK Citations and Distinguished Conduct Medals.

1914. Nov. 6th. 9157. Lance Sergeant C. P. P. Clay 2nd Royal Sussex Rifles. Acted as Scout Leader sent in very good reports on the 14th of September and several times later. He has pushed well forward and reconnoited on occasions right up to the enemy lines.

1915. June 30th. 1126. Company Sergeant Major G. E. Clay 3rd Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry on 15th Feb. 1915 in going out by daylight under fire to assist in bringing in wounded men. This non commissioned officer has been noted for consistent good work and has set a fine example to his men when under fire.

1920. Jan. 10th. 164489. Sergeant H. Clay 100th Battalion Machine Gun Corps. Long Eaton. Distinguished Conduct Medal for marked courage on 4th Nov. 1918 near Bousies. His battery firing a barrage came under heavy shell fire suffering heavy casualties. He showed contempt for danger and rendered great assistance throughout the operation. He has done consistant good work.

1920. March 11th. 40762. Private H. Clay 5th Battalion T. F. Bradford.  In the attack near Givenchy on the 29th April 1918 he behaved with great gallantry. Since then as Company and Battalion runner he has taken part in every action of his brigade. In the battles of September and October he rendered valuable service delivering many important messages under heavy fire.

Records of  Clay's in Wales.

1635 Aug. 9th. Baptism of Luke Clay son of Richard and Katherin Clay at Hanmer. Flintshire. Wales. (Ref.- Bishops Transcript).

1636. Jan. 30th. Baptism and Burial of John son of Richard Clay in the parish of Hanmer. Flintshire. Wales. (Ref.- Bishops Transcript).

1639. June 30th. Baptism of Anne daughter of Richard and Katherin Clay at Hanmer. Flintshire. Wales. (Ref.- Bishops Transcript).

1671. July 1st. Burial of Richard Clay and Katherine his wife at Hanmer. Flintshire. Wales. (Ref.- Bishops Transcript).

1682.July 21st. Baptised Richard son of Luke Clay at Banger on Dee. Flintshire. Wales. (Ref.- Bishops Transcript).

1725. April 10th. Assignment of a lease at Overton in Wales. Witness John Clay of Whitchurch in Wales. (National Library of Wales. Ref.- Pulston Family Citation Number 1,036).

1740. May 23rd. Francis Clay cutler of Swansea and three others concerning Tithes. (National Library of Wales. Ref.- SD/CCB/C (G)/1584).

1756. Will / Inventory of Roger Havard Clay. Blower / Yeoman of Glasbury parish. Diocese of Brecon. Radnorshire. Wales. (National Library of Wales. Ref.- BR/1756/36).

1785. Oct.1st. Copy of the Will of Roger Hanmer of Mawsgwaylod. Fintshire. Wales. Witness Richard Clay and 2 others. (Shropshire Archives Ref.- 484/443).

1824. Marriage. Henry Clay esq of Piercefield. Monmouthshire eldest son of Joseph Clay esq  and Sarah of Stapenhill House married Elizabeth Leigh of Lancashire. (Ref.- County Families of the UK).

1856. Marriage. Caroline Elizabeth Clay daughter of Henry Clay esq of Piercefield county  Monmouthshire married Rev Walter Baskerville of Llanwarne. (Ref.- County Families of the UK).

1859. Philip Stephens Clay was born  at Milford. Pembrokeshire in Wales the son of James Owen Clay and his wife Mary. He joined Swansea  Constabulary  in 1877 and in 1883 was commended for saving a French seaman from drowning at midnight in Swansea Docks. He eventually became Chief Constable at Nottingham. (Newspaper Report).

1864. Feb. 12th. Milford Haven. Hannah Clay begs to return her humble but very grateful thanks to her many kind friends who so generously subscribed to her relief and that of her fatherless child during the late severe affliction that had suddenly befallen her. (The Pembrokeshire Herald page 3).

1864. March 26th. Chepstow. Henry Clay esq has thrown open the Wyndcliff free of charge  for the enjoyment of the public until the 1st November provided visitors will confine themselves to the walks and will abstain from cutting or injuring any of the trees or saplings. On the same condition admission will also be given to Piercefield Walks entering at the Lion Lodge only. (The Illustrated Usk Observer).

1865. Jan. 7th. On Dec. 30th last at Brecon, Sarah widow of the late Mr John Clay of Castle Madoc Farm. Breconshire died aged 88. (The Brecon Reporter page 8).

1870. Magistrate. Henry Clay Esq of Princefields. Monmouthshire. (County Directory).

1873. Henry J. Clay snr of Piercefield 1,099 acres 3 rood 6 perches Rates £1,362. 5s. (Returns of the Owners of Land 1873).

1873. Henry Clay of Piercefield  418 acres 0 rood 9 perches Rates £611. 5s. (Returns of the Owners of Land 1873).

1873. John S. Clay of Burton on Trent 501 acres 3 rood 32 perches. Rates £602. (Returns of Owners of Land 1873).

1875. July 6th. The waterworks at Chepstow were formely opened  by Miss Clay of Piercefield in the presence of Mr H. Clay and others. A good supply of pure spring water is now brought almost to the doors of the cottages and houses. There are 4 public taps in excellent working order. (South Wales Daily Newspaper page 3).

1878. Jan.16th. The studio of Mr Arthur Clay the artist at Shere near Guilford has been burned down and pictures valued at £3,000 destroyed. (The Western Mail. page 2).

1880. Jan. 23rd. Attestation of Ambrose Clay for the army 32nd Brigade. Labourer age 19 Born near Whitchurch. Flintshire. Wales. (Army Recruitment Certificate).

1883. Oct. 1st. Chepstowe Board of Guardians . The weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday last under the Presidency of Mr Henry Clay. (The Western Mail Newspaper).

1888. March 20th. Mr Charles Clay (Swansea)  was unanimously appointed Head Constable for the Borough at a meeting of the Brecon Watch Committee. (The Western Mail page 7).

1890. Oct. 21st. The wedding on Monday morning of Mr Charles Victor Clay second son of Mr Edward Clay. Traffic Inspector with Miss Lizzie Leonard was solomised at the old church at Merthyr. The bridesmaids were Miss Lizzie Clay and Miss Polly Leonard. (South Wales Daily News page 7).

1897. July 19th. William Clay the well known  Cardiff cyclist  succeeded in covering 26 miles 21 yards thus smashing the previous record. A n official timekeeper was present. (Evening Express page 3).

1899. April 29th. Mr Henry Clay was on Saturday elected chairman of the Chepstow Board of Guardians. (Weekly Mail page 3).

(See also Clay of Wales section)

Records of Clay's in Ireland.

1307. Dublin. A  ship of Hugh de Claye was taken by the sheriff to the use of the King to carry victuals to Skinburnes. (Ref.- NA1 EX/2/1/2/32/1).

1332. Oct. 16th. Dublin. From Hugh Cley and 4 others for 6 crannocks of corn of the lord Edward father of the present King sold by them for 10 shillings. (Receipt Roll. Michaelmas 1332 Ireland).

1607. May 9th. Commission at Dublin to Finis Claye gent and several others empowering them to enquire what estate Peirce Barrett of Balle Asakilly was seized of within the County of Mayo and an Inquisition was taken at the town of Mayo  29th July 1607 finding him seized in fee of the town and castle. (Ref.- Chancery of Ireland Patent Roll. NA1 Lodge/2/216 and 217).

1617. A grant to Phineas Clay of Castle Keele. Carroward. One 4th of the town lands of Levally an 8th of the town lands of Doondaniles, the entire castle and a 4th of the town lands of Brackluon at Castle Keele and the Garton of Ballysal. (Ref.-Calendar of Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland. NA Lodge/3/592)

1617. To Phineas Clay of Castle Keele. Carroward. One 4th of the town lands and 2 quarters of Levally etc. (Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland. NA Lodge/3/592).

1642-49. John Clay subscribed £60 for 215 acres of land in the Barony of Iffa and Offa North Division. Roger Clay subscribed £100 for land. (The Cromwellian Settlement of Ireland).

1660. Sept. 11th. Ensign John Cley and 2 others Directies for Richard Neile late receiver of Custom of the precinet of Wexford. (Ref.- Memoranda Rolls 13 Charles 11. - FernsDA1/15/31).

1814. Thomas Clay enlisted in the  British Army 38th Regiment of Foot at Kinsale on the 25th Dec. 1814. (Army Record  5185).

1901 Census of Ireland. 88 with the surname of Clay. - 44 Catholics,  28 Anglican,  9 Methodists,  5 Christian,  2 Presbyterian.

Records of Clay's in Cumberland.

1759. Jan. 8th. Coroners Inquest into the death of Ann daughter of Thomas Clay of Low Mill verdict drowned in the pool at Low Mill. (Ref.- Carlisle Archive Centre - Q/11/1/288/26-29).

1769. Sept. 23rd. Appleby Sessions. Recognizance of Richard Clay of Lowther yeoman to give evidence against Thomas Tindale. (Kendal Archives Ref.- WQ/SR/347/32 - 33).

1777. December. Appleby Sessions. Recognizance of Charles Clay of Appleby for appearance of indictment for assault against Robert Smith of Appleby. (Kendal Archives Ref.- WQ/SR/404/19).

1777. December. Appleby Sessions. Recognizance of Robert Smith innkeeper of Appleby for appearance and good behaviour towards Charles Clay of Appleby yeoman. (Kendal Archives - WQ/SR/404/18).

1865. Photograph taken in 1865 of Mr Clay an elderly gentleman. (Carlisle Archives Centre Ref.- DLEE/2/1/1).

1873. Photograph taken in 1873 of Mrs Clay an elderly lady. (Carlisle Archives Centre Ref.- DLEE/2/1/1).

Late 1800s. Photograph of Fred Clay young and middle aged. (Carlisle Archives Centre Ref.- DLEE/2/1/1).

1874. Feb. 28th. Inquest. Mrs Mary Clay wife of Robert Clay worker at London and North Western Railway Co late of Alice Court. 1 Court St. Carlisle. Death by a blow or fall. (Carlisle Archives TCR4/1/2).

1908. Aug. 30th. Sermon preached by Canon Rawnsley in Brathay for Jessie Clay died at Miller Bridge. Ambleside age 94. (Kendal Archives Ref.- WDX402/BOX4/7).

Records of Clay's in unknown English Counties.

1341. June 5th. The parish of All Saints a messuge next to the shop of the late William del Cley - could be Oakham in Rutland or Lincolnshire. (Ref.- Academia  tertia  Anglicana).

1443. June 10th. A Deed relating to the Manor of Sawtry. Appointment by John Bellars of Robert Cley and 2 others. - Sawtry is located in both Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire not known to which county the Deed relates. (Deed Ref.- Report on the manuscripts of the late Reginald Hastings of Ashby del la Zouche. Leicestershire).

Unknown Date.

Nottinghamshire. Life annuity of 13s.4d  granted  to Roberto Clay by Johannes Bellers. (PC 2024).

Nottinghamshire. Gervase Lee one of his daughters married William Clay of Southwell. (Gens Sylvestrina Memorials).

Nottinghamshire. Indenture. William Clay and Clement Holder of Southwell concerning messuages, cottages etc in Morton, Easthorpe and Burgage. Southwell. (Notts Archives.- DD/SP/69/2/10).

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