Henry Clay Reid 1847–1916
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Reid in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Henry Clay Reid was born in 1847 in Jefferson, Alabama, United States, the child of reubin j reid. Henry Clay Reid married loretta frances knapp, sarah a sallie story, and had children including clay mccorkle mack reid. Henry Clay Reid passed away in 1916 in Merkle, Taylor, Texas, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Reid
This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight Co., VA, United States (1618) to Jefferson, Alabama, United States (1847) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Henry Reid (1847–1916) was born in Jefferson, Alabama, United States and died in Merkle, Taylor, Texas, USA. 2 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, 2 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Henry Reid's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record