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Henry Clay 1672–1760

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 3 Aug 1672 · Dale Parish, Bedford Or Henri, VA

Died 3 Aug 1760 · The Raells, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Father Dr Charles Clay

Mother Hannah Wilson

Siblings Charles Clay, Elizabeth Clay, John Clay, Judith Clay, Mary Clay, Thomas Clay

Records

Lineages of Members of the … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Charles Clay

Hannah Wilson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Henry Clay was born in 1672 in Dale Parish, Bedford Or Henri, VA, the child of dr charles clay and hannah wilson. Henry Clay passed away in 1760 in The Raells, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. III
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1672

Birth of Henry Clay in Dale Parish, Bedford Or Henri, VA

Birth

1760

Death of Henry Clay in The Raells, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Clay

This ancestor line traces from Westbury, Wiltshire, , England (1558) to Dale Parish, Bedford Or Henri, VA (1672) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Clay (1672–1760) was born in Dale Parish, Bedford Or Henri, VA and died in The Raells, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 4 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.
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