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Benjamin M Clay 1817–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1817

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 15 JAN 1900

Death Location: Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Father: James Clay

Mother: Clarissa Berry

Spouse(s): Abigail McDowell

Children(s): William Clay

In 1817, Benjamin M Clay entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to James Williams Clay And Clarissa Margaret Ann Berry. In 1850, Benjamin M Clay resided in Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United State. In 1860, Benjamin M Clay resided in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Benjamin M Clay married Abigail Frances Mcdowell, and had children including William Benjamin Clay. Benjamin M Clay passed away in 1900 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Benjamin M Clay entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to James Williams Clay And Clarissa Margaret Ann Berry.
  • In 1850, Benjamin M Clay resided in Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United State.
  • In 1860, Benjamin M Clay resided in Henderson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Benjamin M Clay married Abigail Frances Mcdowell, and had children including William Benjamin Clay.
  • Benjamin M Clay passed away in 1900 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Clay
1796–1862
Birth Location: Jessamine, Kentucky, United States
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Clarissa Berry
1796–1885
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Abigail McDowell
1823–1909
Birth Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
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Children(s)

William Clay
1850–1933
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Benjamin Clay's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clay
1817–1900
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States
Parents
James Williams Clay
1796–1862
Jessamine, Kentucky, United States
Clarissa (Margaret Ann) Berry
1796–1885
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Henry (Clay) II
1711–1764
Chesterfield, Virginia, British Colonial America
Lucy (Marston) Green
1717–1804
Cumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Henry Clay
1672–1760
Mary Mitchell
1693–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Clay's Descendants

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Benjamin (M) Clay (1817–15 JAN 1900) m. Abigail (Frances) McDowell (3 JAN 1823–1 SEP 1909)
  1. 1. William (Benjamin) Clay 1850–1933 m. Lucy Head 1850–
    1. 1. Mary Clay 1876–1968 m. Samuel Estep 1867–1948
      1. 1. Roxie Estep 1896–1951 m. Norman Troutman 1896–1987
        1. 1. Leola Troutman 1921–1997 m. Thomas (Edward) Dolan 1920–
        2. 2. Norman (J) Troutman 1922–1974 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Johnston 1925–
      2. 2. Roda Estep 1908–
      3. 3. Dora Estep 1906–
      4. 4. Gillie Estep 1898–1926
      5. 5. Elijah (Green) Estep 1911–1987 m. Roberta Worley 1913–
      6. 6. Green Estep 1900–
      7. 7. Cyril Estep 1915–1938
      8. 8. Abbie Estep 1904–1995 m. Shelby Helton 1908–1980
        1. 1. Audrey (Fay) Helton 1933–1995
        2. 2. James (Monroe) Helton 1929–2018
        3. 3. Shelby Helton 1927–1927
      9. 9. Ance Estep 1901–1948 m. Sarah Creech 1899–1954
        1. 1. Norman Estep 1926–1991 m. Katherine Fleeman 1928–1996
        2. 2. Elsie Estep 1922– m. Clyde (Oscar) Shepherd 1917–1994
        3. 3. Delmas (Samuel) Estep 1934–1942
        4. 4. Edith (Mattie) Estep 1924–1996 m. Haywood (Martin) Powell 1914–1967 m. Maurice Cornett 1923–1993
        5. 5. Roxie Estep 1920–1976 m. Hiram (Hilliard) Blair 1916–1997
        6. 6. Homer Estep 1918– m. Wanda Kitts 1924–2006

Benjamin Clay's Timeline

9 Records

1817
1817
Birth of Benjamin M Clay in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 33
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
1860
1860
Age 43
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 43
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 53
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 53
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 63
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 63
Benjamin M Clay resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1900
15 JAN 1900
Age 83
Death of Benjamin M Clay in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 August 2020), Benjamin Marston Clay, ; Burial, Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America, Fernwood Cemetery; citing record ID 94736782, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960, "Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 30 June 2021), Benjamin Clay in entry for Joseph M. Clay, 1916.
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), B. M. Clay in entry for Wm B Clay, 17 Mar 1933; citing Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, reference fn 15926; FHL microfilm 1,992,870.
    [4] Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960, "Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 30 June 2021), Benjamin M. Clay in entry for Frances Clay Reynolds, 1941.
    [5] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), Ben. M. Clay in household of David B. Clay, Tillottson's Magisterial District, Henderson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [6] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Benjamin M Clay, Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [7] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), B M Clay, 1860.
    [8] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Benjaman M Clay, 1870.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 August 2020), Benjamin Marston Clay, ; Burial, Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America, Fernwood Cemetery; citing record ID 94736782, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 JAN 1900
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 August 2020), Benjamin Marston Clay, ; Burial, Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America, Fernwood Cemetery; citing record ID 94736782, <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, United States
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