Clay of Devon

Clay's of Devon have been documented since the 1200s

1243. North Aure or North Aller. This land came unto the Hach family by Clais daughter and heir of William de Aller. (Book.- Collections Towards  a Description of the County of Devon page 416).

1259. De Ysabella de la Cleye. Court Case, complaint for injustice aganst Thomas Wombe. 12d. (Ref.- Morris. The Early English Court).

1300s. (Early). John Clay had a tenement in Comerewell. (Somerset Archives Ref.- DD\WHb/1317).

1333. Oct. 27th. Acknowledgement  of tenements to several people including 1 messuage and 45 acres of land in the vill of Lydyard which Rogert at Walle and John Cley held. (CP25/1/287/39 NO 206).

1364. Sept.16th. John Cley and Englesia his wife - tenement in Hatherleigh. (Devon Archives Ref.- 312M/TY219).

1398. Nov. 26th. Complaint by Giles Esshe that Richard Clay and 18 others (named) assembled at Crediton lay in wait to kill him assaulted him at Knoll shooting arrows at him and his wife and servants there and put his head on a trunk of a tree to cut it off, ravished his daughter Joan, besieged his house at Knoll and would not let him or his wife or servants go out and so threatend them both at Crediton and Knoll. County Devon and so persecuted them from place to place that for a long time he durst not go about without a great number of men constantly with him so that his land lay uncultivated and his business undone and his men and servants unable to attend any market to buy victuals. (TNA  Ref.- Calendar of Patent Rolls membrane 35d).

1410. William Clay and Joan his wife 3 messuages and 1 toft in Sutton Prior Plymouth - Feet of Fines. (TNA Ref.- CP25/1/45/74 no 123).

1420 - 1455. Robert Clay. Literate. Letter of Proxy. (Ref.- The Register of Edmund Lacy. Bishop of Exeter).

1438. May 12th.  Robert Clay witness to land transfer in the manors of Huwyssh and Yerdbury in county Devon. (Ref. P C. 2022).

1446. Robert Clay. - 1 messuage and 108 acres in Wydes and Choldewyl. Feet of Fines. (TNA Ref.- CP25/1/46/87 no 215).

1449. Nov. 6th. Robertus Clay MP for Plymton Borough summoned with others to meet at  Westminster. (Ref.- MPs of England).

1450. June 7th.  Robert Clay and 6 others  concerning property in Dodiscomblegh and North Tawton and other places in Devon. (TNA Ref.- CP25/1/293/72  no. 356).

1453. Robert Clay. - 1 messuage, 2 mills, 1 dovecote and 136 acres in Woodmaston in Buckland Tout Saints. (TNA Ref.- CP25/1/46/89 no 256).

1453. Robert Clay and 2 others concerning the manors of East Dawelysh, West Dawelysh and Compton Martyn with 4 messuages and 4 tofts. (Ref.- TNA. Feet of Fines).

1464. April 15th. Robert Clay and 5 others concerning lands of John Knoll and  in other places in Devon. (TNA Ref. - CP25/1/294/74 no 22).

1466. Robert Clay one of the executors of the Will of Nicholas Aysshton of Devon. (Ref.- PC2023).

1611. Will of Robert Claye.- Clerk of Sowton in Devon. Sons. Roger Claye, Robert Claye and Benony Claye.  (TNA Ref.- PROB11/118/29).

1618. April 15th. Richard Raynell declares that the advowson granted to Robert Claye shall be conveyed to Elias Travers. (Pedigree of the Travers Family page 35).

1624-34. Robert Clay. Vicar of Littleham cum Exmouth. Devon. (Ref.- Devon Record Office. Chanter 22. Register. + C of E Database ECA MS3556. Chapter Act Book).

1625-40. Roger Clay defendant concerning Manor of Clyst Hatchfield. Devon. (TNA Ref.- C3/399/170).

1629. Roger Clay of Lamerton - Petition. (Parliamentary Archives.- House of Lords Ref.- HL/PO/JO/10/1/37).

1629. Feb. 5th. Glanville and Cooper v Clay and Seager.- Petition against Roger Clay merchant who had taken many courses to prevent Mr Cooper from being the incumbent of the parish church in the County of Devon. (Ref.- House of Lords Journal. Vol. 4).

1634. Dec. 6th. Robert Cley. MA appointed vicar of Littleham. Devon.  (Exeter Cathedral Archives. Ref.- D+C3556  p143 + p176).

1636. Sept. 18th. Will of Thomas Hew alias Humphrey of Honiton. Devon £150 be given to Master Roger Clay of London. (Wills and Adminns. Goodwin Papers page 325).

1641 / 42. Robert Clay of Ipplepen. Devon. (Devon Protestation Oath Roll).

1655. Aug. 26th. The ship St Peter of Amsterdam was captured by Robert Clay commander of the naval warship "Bryar" off  Cape la Hague and brought into Plymouth 28th Aug. (TNA.- HCA32/8A/60).

1655. Oct. 31st. The ship Elizabeth of Amsterdam was captured by Richard Clay commander of the ship "Sapphire" and brought into Plymouth  1st November. 1655. (TNA Ref.- HCA32/8A/78).

1660. Aug. 20th. Letter from Captain Robert Clay of the ship "Sapphire" in Plymouth Sound to Samuel Pepys. - "Honourable Sir, I have not had opportunity since I was at Lisbon to tender you with my service. Give me leave to acquaint you that one frigate is very foul beyond others of this squadron  which I am much ashamed of - etc. Your obliged affectionate friend and servant. Robert Clay". (A part extract of Robert Clay's letter contained in the book - The Letters of Samuel Peyps).

1700s to 1900s. Clay Family Papers. - Clay of Wembury. Devon. (Plymouth and West Devon Record Office Ref. - 81C).

1711. March 1st. Thomas Clay late of Withycomb, Rawleigh in the County of Devon. Baker against whom a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded had voluntarily surrendered himself to the Commissioners. The Creditors are to come to prove their debts. (London Gazette Page 2).

1723. Devon Oath Roll - Hester Clay of Cornworthy (QS17/2/1/7b) - Honour Clay of Allington (QS17/2/1/9b - Jarves Clay of Cockington. (QS17/2/5/4c).

1733. Feb.11th. Gervas Clay of Cockington mariner concerning a cottage, mentions Elizabeth Clay daughter  of the lessee and John Clay age 6. (Devon Heritage Centre Ref.- 48/13/3/1/99).

1741. Jane Clay apprenticed to Phillip Pike husbandman. Churston Ferrers parish. Devon. (Ref.- Devon Archives - 1235A-2/PO181/10).

1743. John Clay apprenticed to Thomas Denning yeoman. Withycombe. (Devon Archives Ref.- 2868A/PO/51).

1744. Samuel Clay apprenticed to Robert Chowne yeoman. Withycombe. (Devon Archives Ref.-2868A/PO54).

1745. Gustavus Clay carpenter of Harberton.- Lease of a messuage called Church House. Blackawton. (Devon Archives.Ref.- 995A/PF1).

1751. Martha Clay apprenticed to William Skinner yeoman. Withycombe Raleigh Parish. (Devon Archives Ref.- 2868A/PO63).

1751. July 18th. Postponement of prosecution of Christopher Vile for stealing a fishing net because witness William Clay soldier has been sent to London. (Devon Archives Ref.- QS/4/1751/ Mid.S./No3).

1752. Gustavus Clay of Harberton. Devon - a messuage, tenement and farm in Bramborough. Totnes. (Cornwall Record Office Ref.- RD/1126).

1752. Thomas Clay apprenticed to William Lockington yeoman. Withycombe. (Devon Archives 2868A/PO/64).

1753. Aug. 24th. Exeter Assizes. John Clay sentenced to death for breaking open the house of Nathaniel Godfrey and stealing money. (Derby Mercury Newspaper page 2).

1754. Feb. 16th. Exeter. Widow Clay with over 50 others were granted poor relief.  (Exeter Cathedral Archives Ref.- D + C3569 pp 40 - 41).

1754. May 17th. Lease . John Clay of Lympstone white bread maker concerning a cottage on Lympstone Strand. (Devon Archives Ref.- 146B/1/T/22-23).

1756. Removal Order for Isaac Clay and his wife Hannah and their children Ann and Mary  Clay to be removed from Heavitree to St Davids. (Devon Heritage  Centre Ref.- QS/145/1756/1).

1758. Jan. 22nd. Thomas Bass. Shipwright in Teignmouth married at West Teignmouth Martha Clay daughter of John Clay of Lympstone. Baker. (Ref.- Bass Genealogy).

1759. April. Lease to John Clay of Cockington mariner a bakehouse and land on Playhill. (Devon Archives Ref.- 48/13/3/1/100).

1772. Mary wife of John Clay. - Settlement Examination by Overseers. Withycombe Raleigh Parish. (Devon Heritage Centre  Archives Ref.- 2868A/2/PO/158).

1774. Thomas Clay born in Withycombe Raleigh. - Settlement Examination by Overseers. (Devon Archives Ref.- 2868A-2/PO159).

1789. Samuel Clay born c1789. Devonshire. Enlisted in the 81st Foot Soldiers age 18. (Regimental Registers of Service).

1790. Ottery Church Overseers Settlement Certificate for William Clay age 14 in Withycombe Raleigh. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PO80/30).

1796. Benjamin Clay of East Worlington clerk concerning property in Cheldon. (Devon Archives Ref.- 3028A/PF/1/1/1).

1796. Oct. 23rd.  Pelham Fellows Clay son of Rev. Benjamin Clay and Jennette his wife was baptised at Eggesford. Devon. (Ref.- Parish Register).

1797. Ottery St Mary's Church Overseers Apprenticeship Indenture - John Clay age 12 apprentice to Thomas Clarke for Ash Burton. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327/A/PO71/121).

1799. Settlement Examination of John Clay cordwainer born in Withycombe Raleigh. (Devon  Archives Ref. -2868A/2/PO/202).

1802. July 25th John Clay was born in Petrockstowe. He married Agnes Moase in 1834 and had 9 children. They emigrated to Australia arriving there in 1851. (Photograph of their son Richard and article in Australian newspaper The Mirror. March 1967).

1806. Nov. 22nd. Whereas a Commission of Bankrupts is issued against Gustavus Clay of Totnes in Devon. Carpenter and Builder he being declared bankrupt is required to surrender himself to the Commissioners and make disclosure of his estate and effects. (Lond.Gazette).

1810. March 2nd. Abstract Will of George Clay. Carpenter of Harberton. Devon. Wife Christine. Grandsons George Clay, James Trimming Clay. Grandaughters Elizabeth Clay, Mary Clay and Grace Clay. Daughter in Law Elizabeth Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/343/230).

1810. March 8th. Absract Will of Christian Clay widow of Harberton. Devon. Daughter Joan Clay. (TNA Ref.- IR26/343/331).

1813. Will of Gustavus Clay of Harberton. (Devon Heritage Centre Ref.- 1078/1RW/C/586).

1814. May 4th. An Act for repairing roads leading from South Molton. Trustees are Benjamin Clay jnr, John Sherrard Clay, Pelham Fellowes Clay and a number of others. (South Molton Road Act 1814).

1815. Ottery Church Overseers. James Clay age 8 apprenticed to Henry Chown at Ware. Devon. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PO73/50).

1815. Pelham Fellowes Clay born 1796 at Eggesford. Devon son of Benjamin Clay admitted to Cambridge University in 1815. - Later Rector of Eggesford and Chawleigh.

1816. Will of Thomas Clay of Stoke Damerel. (Devon Heritage Centre Archives Ref.- 1078/IRW/C/587).

1817-18. Benjamin Clay. Vicar of Kingsnympton. Devon. (Ref.- C of E Database. Devon Record Office. Chanter 89 a. Licence).

1817. July 25th. Marriage of Barbara Clay of Exeter daughter of Charles Clay esq late of Rhyllon to John Henry Rhodes esq. (Devon Archives Ref.- DEX/7/b/1/1817/132).

1818. Letter to the Mayor of Plymouth from J. Clay and  J. Roberts re their ill treatment by the officers on board HMS Tarter. (Plymouth Archives Ref.- 1/702/120).

1819. Nov.1st. Marriage of Thomas Charles Clay. Hospital Sergeant in the Royal Military Hospital. Stoke Damerel to Elizabeth Prowse of Stoke Damerel. (Devon Archives Ref.. DEX/7/b/1/1819/303).

1820. Pelham Fellowes Clay. Curate of Eggesford.Devon. (Ref.- Devon Record Office. Chanter 89a. Licence).

1820. Settlement Examination of John Clay born in Withycombe Raleigh. (Devon Archives Ref.- 2868A/2/PO/236).

1821. East Worthington Parish. Harriet Greenslade age 9 apprenticed to Rev. Benjamin Clay for Rock Estate. (Devon Archives Ref.- 327A/1/PO/11).

1821. Bovey Tracey Parish. Elizabeth Clay was married in Kingskerswell she had a leasehold estate there with her brother the rent was paid to William Joffard Clay. (Devon Archives - 2160A/PO/775).

1825. Sept. 27th.  John Henry Rhodes of Dawlish co Devon esq and Barbara his wife (Nee Clay) concerning property in St Asaph. Flintshire. (Flintshire Record Office Ref.- D/BD/255).

1827. Will of Zachariah Clay of Petrockstow. (Devon Heritage Centre Ref.- 1078/IRW/C/588).

1832. Feb. 2nd. Duel between Mr John Clay and Mr Roberts both Solicitors of Barnstaple. (See Readers Articles near top of page).

1832. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Richard Clay age 40 born Plymouth. Ship "Clarence" Admitted Nov. 15th. Required stitches.  Discharged Feb.18th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/4).

1833. Removal Order to Ottery - Agnes Clay single woman of Sidmouth. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PO88/5).

1833. Ottery Church Overseers. Examination of Agnes Clay and Robert Acland of Sidbury father of her illegitimate male child born 24th June. He is to pay 1s-6d per week. (Devonshire Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PO93/13).

1833-39. Letters sent to Sherard Clay of Barnstaple. (Devon Archives and Local Studies. Ref.- 6011M/Z1 + Z2).

1836. March 26th. William Noble Clay. Coast Guard attacked by smugglers at Budleigh in Devon. (Exeter and Plymouth Gazette). See Readers Articles.

1836. April 9th. Letter to S. Clay. Clerk to Barnstaple Union concerning sale of land called Somerfield to the Board of Guardians. (North Devon Record Office Ref.- PLU/Barnstaple - 1/2).

1836. Warrant to search premises of Phillip Parsons of Aylesbeare for property stolen from Thomas Clay yeoman of Aylesbeare. Devon. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PC4).

1836. Oct.14th. Exmouth.  An Affair of Honour took place between Lieutenant Clay and Lieutenant Davies on the Warren near Dawlish. The parties having taken their ground at the word "Fire" the pistol of Lieutenant Clay not being discharged Lieutenant Davies fired in the air. Lieutenant Clay advanced towards his adversary's second and declared himself perfectly satisfied. The decision was confirmed although Lieutenant Davies did not in any way withdraw or retract expression he had made of Lieutenant Clay. The parties then left the grounds. (Royal Cornwall Gazette).

1837. Exmouth.- The Ball took place at Bastine Globe Hotel. General Clay was in attendance as also was Miss Clay. (Sherborne Mercury).

1838. March 1st. J. S. Clay. Esq. Clerk of the Barstaple Poor Law Union received a letter of reply from the Poor Law Commissioners regarding his request to be able to administer out of his house relief to paupers who from inclemency of the weather and want of employment are in state of destitution. - they replied that the weather had improved and they should be found work. (Bath Chronicle).

1839. Oct. 3rd. Wanted a good kitchen maid. Apply to Mr Clay. Solicitor at Barnstaple. (North Devon Journal).

1839. Ottery Church Overseers Examination of Patience Clay single woman and Robert Podbury yeoman, father of her illegitimate son William born 20th August 1838. He is to pay 2s-3d and 1s-6d per week. (Devon Archives and Local Studies Ref.- 3327A/PO93/14).

1841. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. Richard Clay age 42 born Plymouth. Ship "Clarence" Admitted August 9th. (Cachesy). Years at Sea. Nine and half years in Navy and 22 and half years in Merchant Navy. Discharged Aug. 30th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum DSH/7).

1841. Nov. 14th. Died of fever at Dacca. India. Ensign Cecil Pelham Clay age 21 of the 45th Native Infantry 2nd son of General Clay of Heavitree near Exeter. Devon. (Newspaper Report).

1844. Rev. Benjamin Clay of Worthington. Devon. (Pigots Directory).

1844. Rev. Pelham Clay of Chumleigh. Devon. (Pigots Directory).

1844. William Clay. Dolphin Tavern. Chapel Street. Exmouth. Devon. (Pigots Directory.

1845. Jan. 29th. Baptised. William Charles Clay son of William and Ellen Clay of Green Street. Plymouth father is a mariner.

1845. Royal Navy. Ships Book. William Clay wife Ellen Clay of 15 Green Street. Plymouth. Devon.

1845. Royal Hospital Chelsea  Annual Pension of £15.12s for William Clay pension expired 1st July 1847. (Ref.- Number 6035).

1846. William Charles Clay son of William and Ellen Clay buried at Plymouth. Devon.

1846. June 25th. At Barnstaple Mr Clay complained of an offensive nuisance in the vicinity of his offices in Tuly Lane in the shape of various pigsties from which horrible smells were constant so much as sometimes to drive himself and his clerks from the offices as well as to  endanger the health of the neighbourhood. - The Council served the owners to abate the said nuisances within 21 days. (North Devon Journal).

1846. Dec. 13th. Obituary. General John Granby Clay died age 80. Exeter. Devon. (Ref.- Western Times Newspaper Dec. 26th).

1849. William Clay buried at Plymouth. Devon.

1849. Will of Phebe Clay spinster of Pilton. Devon. Sister Elizabeth Tetherley. (TNA Ref.- PROB11/2089).

1849. Dec. 31st. John Sherard Clay esq. Justice of Peace at the Guildhall Borough Magistrates Petty Sessions. (North Devon Journal 3rd Jan. 1850).

1850. Rev. Benjamin Clay. M.A. of the Rectory at Worlington has a neat thatched residence and 66 acre of land. (Ref.- White's Directory).

1851. Jan. 20th. Ellen Clay widow married William Hosking at Charles the Martyr Church in Devon.

1851. John Clay wife Agnes and family of Petrockstow. Devon emigrated to Australia

1851 Census. William G. Clay age 26 born at  Exeter, a seaman is lodging at Gravesend in Kent.

1851 Census. Richard H. Clay born c1837 at Petrockstow. Farm Servant living with Hopper family at Petrockstow.

1851 Census. Frederick York Clay age 23 (Soldier) born Devonport. Devon living at Wellingborough. Northants with Butcher Family.

1852. Peter Clay. Bath Chair Lender. 14 Bath Street. Plymouth.  (Ref.- Directory of Plymouth).

1852. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. William Clay age 24 born Exeter. Devon. Ship "Ellen" Admitted April 22nd. Dysentry. Discharged May 5th. (Ref.- National Maritime Museum. Greenwich. DSH/12).

1853. Directory. Rev. Pelham Fellowes Clay. Rector of Chawleigh. Devon. Treasurer of Barnstable Society for Relief of Necessitous Clergymen their Widows and  Orphans. (Ref.- The Exeter Journal).

1853. Owner of Land. John S. Clay of Barnstable. (Ref.- The Exeter Journal and Almanack).

1853. Dreadnought Seamans Hospital. William Clay age 28 born Exeter. Devon. Ship "Timandra" Ships Cook. Admitted June 23rd. Acne. Discharged July 5th. (Ref.- National Maritme Museum. Greenwich. DSH/12).

1853. Oct.14th. John Sherard Clay of Barnstaple gent. Conveyance of a dwelling house, malthouse and garden in Boutport Street. (North Devon Record Office Ref.- 1777B/FW12).

1853. Magisrates for the County of Devon. Mr J. S. Clay. Clerk and Solicitor at Barnstaple. (Ref.- Exeter Journal and Almanack).

1854. Feb.16th. James Herbert Clay age 34 of Exeter Barracks buried. (Ref.- Parish Register).

1857. Rev. Pelham Fellows Clay is Rector of Chawleigh. Devon. (Ref.- Belling's Directory).

1858. Dec. 31st. Military Affray at Plymouth. Unpleasant feeling has existed  between the 17th Regiment from Ireland and the 2nd Warwick Militia. On Sunday evening Sergeant Clay of no 2 Company Warwick was on duty with a picket of 8 men, after some confusion the sergeant ordered the pickets to draw their bayonets. John Lawner was observerved with his belt raised in the act of striking  the sergeant who held his hand up to defend his head and with the other made a thrust with his bayonet. The point entered Lawners heart and he expired in 3 minutes. An inquest was held and a verdict of manslaughter was returned against Sergeant Clay. (Ref.- Coventry Standard Newspaper).

1860. May 24th. Administation of John Granby Clay late of Baring Crescent. Exeter widower, a General in Her Majesty's Army  who died 13th Dec. 1846 at Baring Crescent granted to Andrew James Charles Lawrie. Effects under £200. (Ref.- Book- Administrations 1860).

1860 May 29th. Thomas Stanley Clay. Lieutenant in His Majesty's Bombay Fusiliers was married to Fanny Carthew daughter of Colonel Carthew at St Andrew's. Plymouth. (Newspaper Report).

1862. March 8th.  Chichester. Captain George Clay of the 19th Foot married Caroline Elizabeth Palmer. (Ref.- Palmer pedigree from The Visitation of the County of Devon).

1867. Feb. 3rd. Sarah Clay of Fenny Bridges. Devon is buried age 44. (Parish Register).

1869. Aug. 25th. The Rev. Pelham Fellows Clay  vicar of the parish and the whole of the inhabitants of Chawleigh were indefatigable  in their exertions to fight the most destructive fire which destroyed 21 houses in the village. (Ref.- Exeter and Plymouth Gazette).

1869. Release - Francis J. Clay of Barnstaple and John Sherard Clay of Barnstaple executors of the Will of William Noble Clay father of Francis J. Clay. (North Devon Record Office Ref.- 1777B/FW12).

1871. Aug. 18th. Mistress Mary Clay  one of the contempory worthies of Devon, Mrs Clay lives in Ottery Street. Mary is in her 95th year, she has 68  grandchildren as for her great grandchildren she has long since given up numbering them but states that they are near 300. A tea drinking event at which all the family assembled with Mrs Clay at the head of the table. Enter 8 children 68 grandchildren plus 200 great grandchildren. Total 276 thirsty Clay's. (The Western Mail Newspaper page 3).

1873. Rev. P. F. Clay. Owner of 263 acres of land. Bideford. (Ref.- Publication by John Lambert 1875).

1873. Owners of Land. Clay and Brick Company.  Shaugh Prior. 3,082 acres 1 rood 3 perches. Rates £264. 10s. (Returns of the Owners of Land 1873).

1873. Joseph Clay born c1853. Plymouth on crewlist of the ship "Statton Audley". (Ref.- Liverpool Record Office. 387CRE/786).

1874. Dec. 20th. Robert Clay of Talaton. Devon is buried age 49. (Parish Register).

1880. Nov. 30th. All persons claiming to be creditors  of Rev Pelham Fellowes Clay formely of Chawleigh in Co. Devon deceased under an indenture dated 6th Nov. 1852  made between Rev Pelham Fellowes Clay of the first part, Rev George Hole and Rev William Heberden Karslake of the second part, John Sherrard Clay, Edward Caryer Clay, Elizabeth Clay, Robert Norris and John North of the third part, Elizabeth Clay, Rev Castel Pelham Clay and Benjamin Sherrard Clay of the fourth part  etc are to send  their names and addresses and descriptions of their claims. (London Gazette page 6491).

1881. Crew List of Seamen. Walter Clay. Cook. Born 1865 Brixham. Devon. Ship.- Boomerang. (TNA Ref.- BT99 / 1312 /111).

1891. Robert Hogarth Clay of Plymouth. Conveyance of Wembury House for £4,500. (Clay Family Papers - Plymouth and West Devon Record Office Ref.- Box 81/C/15).

1911. Schedule of land in Brixton. Devon owned by Robert Clay. (Plymouth and West Devon Record Office - (Ref.- Clay Family Papers. Box 81/C/56).

1916. Battle of Jutland Crew List. George James Clay born 23rd Feb. 1874 at Honiton. Devon. Chief Stoker on H.M.S. "Acheron" Served  Dec.1913 to Sept.1916. (TNA Ref.- ADM 188/299/180248)

1921. St Werburgh's Churchyard. Wembury. Granite cross on small granite block with cast iron surround. In loving memory of Robert Hogarth Clay. MD of Wembury House. Born Aug. 8th.1836 died -- Dec. 24th.1921 age 85 and of Mary Alice his wife Born Apr.11th 1844 died  March 6th.1923 also their second daughter Katherine Maud Caroline Hogarth Clay Born Feb.26th 1880 died Nov.25th 1930.

1922. Mary Alice Clay and Alice Mildred Clay both of Wembury House. - Conveyance of lands at Lipstone Bulding Estate. (Plymouth and West Devon Record Office Ref.- Box 81/C/113).

1941. Miss Joyce Claye. Head Mistress of Goodleigh Church School. Devon. (Kelly's Directory).

1944. June 22nd. Loss of RAF flight engineer Ronald Edgar Clay age 19 son of Ernest and Susan Clay of Sidbury. Devon. Lancaster Bomber intercepted over Holland by a night fighter and crashed near the village of Riethoven. Buried at Eindhoven Cemetary. (TNA Ref.- AIR27/451/11 + 12).

Parish Register of St Andrew. Plymouth. Devon. (1581).

1594. John son of John Cley buried 28th October.

1595. Margery daughter of John Cley buried 3rd December.

1597. Elizabeth daughter of John Cley baptised.

1600. William Cley married Sidwell Sanders 5th February.

1602. Richard Cley married Joan Judd.

1608. William Claye buried 2nd August.

1609. Joan Claye married Davey Prowte 19th January.

1611. Sydwell Claye widow buried.

1622. Judith daughter of Richard Claye baptised.

1625. Joan daughter of John Claye baptised.

1628. John son of John Claye baptised.

1630. June 22nd. Able son of John Clay baptised.

Parish Register of Sowton. Devon.

1595. Robert Clay married Mary

1598. Roger son of Robert Clay baptised.

1599. Robert son of Robert Clay baptised.

Dartmouth. Devon.

1626 .Simon son of Thomas Clay baptised. June 18th.

Bovey Tracey. Devon.

1677. Henry Clay married Mary King. August 19th.

Chudleigh. Devon.

1694. Ann daughter of Henry Clay buried April 26th.

Topsham. Devon.

1707. Dec.1st. Simon Clay married Joan Jarman.

Ipplepen. Devon.

1730. May 14th. John Clay married Mary Adams.

Bratton Clovelly. Devon.

1777. April 30th. William Clay married Margaret Baker.

Stoke Dameral. Devon.

1823. Mathew Clay married Joanna Cornish. 27th Jan.

Morebath. Devon.

1902. Sept. 4th. Bertram Clay age 29 of Paddington. Assistant  Commissioner at Berar. India son of Major General Charles Henry Clay married Ethel Charlotte Austice Prideaux age 23 of Morebath  daughter of Robert Austice Prideaux. Colonel Retired Indian Army.

1841 Census. Petrockstow. Devon.

John  Clay age 35  Farmer.       Born Devon.

Agnes  Clay age 25  Wife         Born Devon.

William  Clay age  5   Son         Born Devon.

John  Clay age  4    Son               Born Devon.

Mary  Clay age  2   Daughter  Born Devon.

Elizabeth Clay age 70                Born Devon.

1841 Census. Barnstaple. Devon.

High Street.

John Clay  age 45  Solicitor.   Born  Devon.

Letitia  Clay age 45                     Born Devon.

7 Lodgers.

1861 Census. Barnstaple. Devon.

High Street.

John Clay age 62 Widower.  Solicitor     Born  East Worlington. Devon.

Sophia Marshall  age 68  Sister in Law.   Born  East Worlington. Devon.

4 Servants.

1871 Census. Barnstaple. Devon.

John Clay   age 73  Magistrates Clerk   Born  East Worlington. Devon.

Eleanor Clay age 48   Wife                          Born  Hampstead Heath. Middlesex.

5 Servants.

1841 Census. Witheridge. Devon.

Parsonage House.

Benjamin Clay   age 75 Rector   Born Out of County.

Edward Clay age  40  Solicitor    Born  Devon.

Jenetta Clay age   35                        Born  Devon.

6 Servants.

1851 Census. Honiton. Devon.

Westhill.

John Clay  age 46  Ag Lab.   Born  Ottery. Devon.

Elizabeth Clay age 38 Wife . School Mistress  Born  Ottery.

Mary Clay age 6  Daughter  Scholar   Born  Ottery.

Michael Clay  age 4    Son     Scholar    Born  Ottery.

1851 Census. Honiton. Devon.

Butts Hill.

John Clay  age 70 Broom Maker  Born  Ottery. Devon

Maria Clay age 68   Wife                  Born Ottery. Devon.

Maria Clay age   23  Daughter  Charwoman  Born  Ottery.

1851 Census. Honiton. Devon.

Thomas Clay  age 40  Labourer     Born  Ottery.  Devon

Mary Clay age  39  Wife                    Born  Ottery.

Harriett Clay age  16 Daughter    Born  Ottery.

William Clay age 10  Son                   Born  Ottery.

Elizabeth Clay age  7  Daughter     Born  Ottery.

Henry Clay age   5  Son                        Born  Ottery.

Thomas Clay age   2  Son                    Born  Ottery.

1851 Census. Honiton. Devon.

Thomas Clay  age  33  Ag Lab      Born  Ottery. Devon.

Ann Clay age   31  Wife                   Born  Uffculme. Devon.

Ellen Clay age  1  Daughter          Born  Ottery.  Devon.

Alfred Clay age  3 months. Son   Born  Ottery. Devon.

1851 Census. Honiton. Devon.

Elizabeth Salter.   Farmer  134 acres

William Clay age 72  Servant  Born Ottery. Devon.

1851 Census. Camberwell. Surrey.

George Clay age 54 Carpenter  Born Totnes. Devon.

Susan Clay age 54  Wife                Born  Totnes. Devon.

1851 Census. Devon.

Pelham Fellows Clay age 53 Unmarried. Rector of Chawleigh. Born Eggesford. Devon.

5 Servants.

1911 Census. Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

Henry Clay age 67. Born Tipton. St John. Devon.

Hannah Clay age 70 Wife Born Northlew. Devon.

1911 Census. Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

John Clay age 37 Farm Labourer Born Tipton. St John. Devon.

Edith Emma Clay  age 36 Wife Born Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

Ethel Louisa Clay age 12 Daughter School  Born Wiggaton. Ottery. Devon.

Hilda Mary Clay age 10 Daughter School Born Wiggaton. Ottery. Devon.

William Henry Clay age 9 Son School Born Coombe. Tipton. Devon.

Dorothy Annie Clay age 7 Daughter School Born Tipton St John. Devon.

Elsie Emma Clay age 5 Daughter School Born Tipton St John. Devon.

Harold John Clay age 3 Son Born Tipton St John. Devon.

Kathleen Edith Clay age 2 Daughter Born Tipton St John. Devon.

Stella Clay age 0 Daughter Born Tipton St John. Devon.

Stanley Clay age 0 Son Born Tipton St John .Devon.

1911 Census. Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

Sydney John Clay age 35 Born West Hill. Ottery. Devon.

Beatrice Sursdon Clay age 35 Wife Born Ugborough. Devon.

William F. Gordon Clay  age 7 Son Born Topsham Devon.

Sydney Frank Clay age 6 Son Born Moretonhampstead. Devon.

Stanley Ivor Clay age 3 Son Born Tiverton. Devon.

1911 Census. Sidbury. Devon.

James Clay age 47 Born Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

Mary Clay age 45 Wife Born Dunkeswell. Devon.

Ernest Clay age 10 Son Born Dunkeswell. Devon.

1911 Census. Devonport. Plymouth. Dewvon.

William Henry Clay age 43 Prudential. Born Ottery. St Mary. Devon.

Emma Clay age 48 Wife Born Sourton. Devon.

Harold Clay age 12 Son Born Port. Devon.

Doris Clay age 7 Daughter Born Port. Devon.

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