YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Daniel Clay 1788–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 JUN 1788

Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine

Death Date: 20 JUN 1857

Death Location: Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine

Father: Daniel Clay

Mother: Jerusha Elwell

Spouse(s): Sophia Braley

Children(s): Addy Clay, Charles Clay, Francis Clay, Martha Clay, Olive Clay

The story of Daniel Clay began in 1788 in Buxton, York, Maine. Daniel Clay married Sophia Bailey Braley, and had children including Addy D Clay, Charles V Clay, Francis E Clay, Martha A Clay, Olive Clay. Daniel Clay passed away in 1857 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine.

Find more search results for Daniel Clay
DC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Daniel Clay began in 1788 in Buxton, York, Maine.
  • Daniel Clay married Sophia Bailey Braley, and had children including Addy D Clay, Charles V Clay, Francis E Clay, Martha A Clay, Olive Clay.
  • Daniel Clay passed away in 1857 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Clay
1745–1810
Birth Location: Biddeford, York, Maine
DC
Jerusha Elwell
1750–1810
Birth Location: Maine
JE

Spouses(s)

Sophia Braley
1794–1883
Birth Location: Massachusetts
SB

Children(s)

Addy Clay
1837–
Birth Location: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
AC
Charles Clay
1823–1900
Birth Location: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
CC
Francis Clay
1836–1899
Birth Location: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
FC
Martha Clay
1821–1891
Birth Location: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
MC
Olive Clay
1825–1853
Birth Location: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
OC

Daniel Clay's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Clay
1788–1857
Birth Place: Buxton, York, Maine
Parents
Daniel Clay
1745–1810
Biddeford, York, Maine
Jerusha Elwell
1750–1810
Maine
Grandparents
Richard* Clay
1713–1801
York, Maine
Rachel* Pennell
1721–1797
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Richard Clay
1693–1732
Mary Knignt
1690–1766
Thomas* Pinel
1684–1723
Sarah* Durrell
1690–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clay
1665–1704
Jane Benton
1656–1718
Henry Hager
1670–1710
Hazel Goodwin
1670–
Philippe* Pinel
1627–1688
Ann* Lemontais
1629–1690
Moses* Durrell
1662–1753
Sarah* Sampson
1668–1734

Daniel Clay's Descendants

1.
DC
Daniel Clay (3 JUN 1788–20 JUN 1857) m. Sophia (Bailey) Braley (1794–16 MAR 1883)
  1. 1. Addy (D.) Clay 1837–
  2. 2. Charles (V.) Clay 1823–1900
  3. 3. Francis (E.) Clay 1836–1899
  4. 4. Martha (A.) Clay 1821–1891
  5. 5. Olive Clay 1825–1853

Daniel Clay's Timeline

2 Records

1788
3 JUN 1788
Birth of Daniel Clay in Buxton, York, Maine
Buxton, York, Maine
1857
20 JUN 1857
Age 69
Death of Daniel Clay in Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 JUN 1788
    Event Place: Buxton, York, Maine

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 JUN 1857
    Event Place: Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine
Find more search results for Daniel Clay

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE