YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) 1526–1576 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1526

Birth Location: Riding, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 8 Mar 1576

Death Location: Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Father: John III

Mother: Mary Onthank

Spouse(s): Margaret Savile

Children(s): Elizabeth Clay

The story of John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) began in 1526 in Riding, Northumberland, England. John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) married Margaret Savile, and had children including Elizabeth Clay. John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) passed away in 1576 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for John (Sir)
J(

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) began in 1526 in Riding, Northumberland, England.
  • John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) married Margaret Savile, and had children including Elizabeth Clay.
  • John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) passed away in 1576 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John (Sir)'s Ancestors

Self
John (Sir)
1526–1576
Birth Place: Riding, Northumberland, England
Parents
John Thomas Clay III
1502–1532
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary (Anne) Onthank
1502–1545
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John (Sir)'s Descendants

1.
J(
John (Thomas Clay IV) (Sir) (1526–8 Mar 1576) m. Margaret Savile (1538–1568)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Clay 1564–1592

John (Sir)'s Timeline

2 Records

1526
1526
Birth of John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) in Riding, Northumberland, England
Riding, Northumberland, England
1576
8 Mar 1576
Age 50
Death of John Thomas Clay IV (Sir) in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1526
    Event Place: Riding, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Yorkshire: Halifax - Registers of Marriages and Burials, 1538-1593

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1576
    Event Place: Halifax, Yorkshire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE