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Henry Clay 1780–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1780

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 12 Jan 1866

Death Location: Jesse, West Virginia, USA

Father: Mitchell Clay

Mother: Phoebe Belcher

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Lavina Farley, George Clay, Levi Clay, Henry II, Manerva Sauls

In 1780, Henry Clay entered the world in Virginia, born to Mitchell Clay And Phoebe Belcher. In 1850, Henry Clay resided in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Henry Clay resided in Wyoming, Virginia, USA. Henry Clay married Elizabeth M Dickerson, Sarah Stewart, and had children including George P Clay, Henry T Clay Ii, Lavina Clay Farler Farley, Levi David Clay, Manerva Ann Sauls. Henry Clay passed away in 1866 in Jesse, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1780, Henry Clay entered the world in Virginia, born to Mitchell Clay And Phoebe Belcher.
  • In 1850, Henry Clay resided in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry Clay resided in Wyoming, Virginia, USA.
  • Henry Clay married Elizabeth M Dickerson, Sarah Stewart, and had children including George P Clay, Henry T Clay Ii, Lavina Clay Farler Farley, Levi David Clay, Manerva Ann Sauls.
  • Henry Clay passed away in 1866 in Jesse, West Virginia, USA.

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Henry Clay's Ancestors

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Henry Clay
1780–1866
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Mitchell Clay
1735–1811
Henrico Co, VA
Phoebe Belcher
1737–1813
Bedford Co, VA
Grandparents
William (Mitchell I Clay, son of Henry Charles Clay Killed by Indians while hunting) deer
1708–1774
Bedford County, Virginia
Richard (D Belcher) Sr
1710–1763
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Obedience) Belcher
1710–1770
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Clay's Descendants

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Henry Clay (abt 1780–12 Jan 1866)
  1. 1. Lavina (Clay Farler) Farley 1804–1861 m. Jesse Farley 1795–1852
    1. 1. Elizabeth Kelly 1837–1876 m. John (B) Kelly 1831–1913
      1. 1. Silas (Woodson) Kelly 1866–1957 m. Sarah Turner 1866–1963
        1. 1. John (Silas) Kelly 1905–1984
        2. 2. Nancy (Ellen) Kelly 1885–1957
        3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Neal 1890–1967
        4. 4. Grant Kelly 1888–
        5. 5. Henry (W) Kelly 1900–
        6. 6. Rena Kelly 1895–
        7. 7. Paul Kelly 1902–
        8. 8. Hazel Kelly 1908–
        9. 9. Harry Kelly 1900–
      2. 2. Jonathan Kelly 1864–1954
      3. 3. Nancy Kelly 1856–
      4. 4. Susan Gilley 1890–1969
      5. 5. Fanny Kelly 1893–1970
      6. 6. Walker (C.) Kelly 1878–1960
      7. 7. Mary Newton 1883–1961
      8. 8. Alexander (Hamilton) Kelly 1888–1954
      9. 9. Wright Kelly 1872–1972
      10. 10. Ray Kelley 1906–1926
  2. 2. George (P) Clay 1835–1901
  3. 3. Levi (David) Clay 1841–1903
  4. 4. Henry (T. Clay) II 1823–1879
  5. 5. Manerva (Ann) Sauls 1845–1902

Henry Clay's Timeline

4 Records

1780
abt 1780
Birth of Henry Clay in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 70
Henry Clay resided here in District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 80
Henry Clay resided here in Wyoming, Virginia, USA
Wyoming, Virginia, USA
1866
12 Jan 1866
Age 86
Death of Henry Clay in Matheny, Wyoming Co, VA (Now WV)
Matheny, Wyoming Co, VA (Now WV)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1780
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M653_1385; Page: 662; Family History Library Film: 805385
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 378a
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 20, Giles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 378a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wyoming, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wyoming, Virginia; Roll: M653_1385; Page: 662; Family History Library Film: 805385

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1866
    Event Place: Matheny, Wyoming Co, VA (Now WV)
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jesse, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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