Barnabas Oley (admitted 1618, Fellow 1623 - 1644 and 1660 - 1663) was a great benefactor to his parish. By his will, he also left bequests to endow the Oley Trust and Clare College Library
(1819-1915), matriculated at Clare, 1838. Later Master of Clare, 1856-1915 (the longest Mastership in the College's history), during which he presided over the change from 'Clare Hall' to 'Clare College. He also served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Edward Atkinson is buried at Mill Road Cemetery in Cambridge alongside his wife - the monument was restored in Nov 2016 following a donation from the College.
Born in Doncaster, Samuel Blyth was first admitted to Clare College as a sizar undergraduate in 1652. He gained his BA in 1655 and was made a Fellow in 1658, later serving as College Master 1678-1713, until his death. He was a considerable benefactor to the College.
For rebuilding works (money), 1525
Marshall Scholarship (Brantingthorpe rentcharge), 1579
Cave Benefaction to Otley Grammar School, 1607
Philpott Foundation (Eltham and Sidcup), [1680] 1709
Wilson Scholarship (Calne, later settled on part of Mowbrays Farm, Ickleton), 1724 Still in named existence, 1992
Trott Scholarship (Draughton rentcharge), [1686] 1725