Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. 1912–1990
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Cassius Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Cassius Sr. 1912–1990
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and 7 more tree owners connected with Cassius Sr. 1912–1990
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1912, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. entered the world in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to herman heaton clay and edith edean greathouse. Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. married odessa lee grady, and had children including cassius marcellus clay. Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. passed away in 1990 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Cassius Sr.
This ancestor line traces from New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1692) to Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America (1912) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cassius Sr. (1912–1990) was born in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America and died in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Cassius in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Cassius Sr.'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record