Entries in Kelly's Directory of Essex for 1937 for Marks Tey on p312. There is a brief description of the village, its history, crops and population and the local facilities etc. Names and addresses of private residents and tradespeople are provided.

Surnames include Allan, Barlow, Blomfield, Collier, Croyden, Goodey, Porter, Steele, Weller, Alexander, Barleyman, Barron, Berry, Bunting, Cameron, Coates, Crocker, Dickson, Digby, Dobbie, Fitch, Folkard, French, Grubb, Levett, Moffat, Monks, Moore, Norfolk, Partridge, Pearson, Pentney, Howlett, Rayner, Walker, Scrutton, Browning Smith, Stuart, Holland, Warner, Warren, Watsham, Williamson and Willsher.