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James Griffin Clay 1841–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1841

Birth Location: Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 27 Jun 1932

Death Location: Ellis County, Texas, USA

Father: Levi Clay

Mother: Nancy Massey

Spouse(s): Susan Morgan

Children(s): William Clay, Nancy Clay, John Clay, Alonza Clay

James Griffin Clay was born in 1841 in Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA, the child of Levi Clay And Nancy Massey. In 1850, James Griffin Clay resided in District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. In 1860, James Griffin Clay resided in Union, White Water, Bollinger, Missouri, USA. James Griffin Clay married Susan Jane Morgan, and had children including Alonza C Clay, John Roger Clay, Nancy Sarah I Clay, William Charles Clay. James Griffin Clay passed away in 1932 in Ellis County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • James Griffin Clay was born in 1841 in Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA, the child of Levi Clay And Nancy Massey.
  • In 1850, James Griffin Clay resided in District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, James Griffin Clay resided in Union, White Water, Bollinger, Missouri, USA.
  • James Griffin Clay married Susan Jane Morgan, and had children including Alonza C Clay, John Roger Clay, Nancy Sarah I Clay, William Charles Clay.
  • James Griffin Clay passed away in 1932 in Ellis County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi Clay
1817–1875
Birth Location: West of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
LC
Nancy Massey
1822–1870
Birth Location: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
NM

Spouses(s)

Susan Morgan
1836–1915
Birth Location: Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
SM

Children(s)

William Clay
1869–1938
Birth Location: Houston, Texas, Missouri, USA
WC
Nancy Clay
1868–
Birth Location: Missouri
NC
John Clay
1873–1950
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Alonza Clay
1870–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
AC

James Clay's Ancestors

Self
James Clay
1841–1932
Birth Place: Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Levi Clay
1817–1875
West of the South Fork of the Catawba River, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Massey
1822–1870
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Grandparents
Solomon (B) Clay
1784–1833
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Mary Ann
1790–1843
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Clay
1767–1813
Barbara Seagle
1761–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Klee)
1734–1803
Catharine Wegerlin
1737–1800

James Clay's Descendants

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James (Griffin) Clay (18 May 1841–27 Jun 1932) m. Susan (Jane) Morgan (2 Oct 1836–1915)
  1. 1. William (Charles) Clay 1869–1938 m. Mary (Jeanette (Nettie)) Austin 1877–
    1. 1. William (Ernest) Clay 1901–1954
    2. 2. Elmer Clay 1904–1933
    3. 3. Roy Clay 1909–1986 m. Elsie (A) Radeke 1911–1968
    4. 4. Susan (Lorraine) Clay 1910–1985
    5. 5. Naomi (Jeanette) Clay 1917–1965
    6. 6. Fannie (Bell Clay) Boatright 1894–1972 m. John (Thomas Boatright) Sr 1893–1968
      1. 1. Charlie (Clark) Boatright 1923–1992 m. Tressie (Faye) Curtis 1927–2004
      2. 2. Doris (Marie Boatright) Brashear 1925–1991
      3. 3. John (Thomas Boatright) Jr 1927–1998
      4. 4. Thurman (Kinder) Boatright 1930–1975
      5. 5. Henry (Edmond) Boatright 1934–1992
      6. 6. Nettie (Lou Boatwright) Smith 1920–1981
      7. 7. Joseph (Ryan) Boatright 1922–1991
      8. 8. Richard (H.) Boatright 1950–2008
    7. 7. Calvin (Griffin) Clay 1896–1959 m. Minnie (Ola) Hunsucker 1890–1979
      1. 1. Dorothy (Marie) Clay 1925–2014 m. Fred (C) Pierce 1921–2003
    8. 8. Hazel (Mae) Clay 1899–1917
    9. 9. Leroy Clay 1907–1986
    10. 10. Otis Clay 1897–1900
    11. 11. Agnes (L) Clay 1903–1903
    12. 12. J (D) Clay 1914–1917
  2. 2. Nancy (Sarah I) Clay 1868–
  3. 3. John (Roger) Clay 1873–1950 m. Flora (E) Clay 1882–1972
    1. 1. Rene (Garros) Clay 1910–1969
    2. 2. Mildred (Virginia Clay) Christiansen 1919–2014 m. William (Robert Christiansen) Jr 1914–1998
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Christiansen 1948–1993
    3. 3. James (B) Clay 1906–1921
    4. 4. Walter (B) Clay 1908–1932
  4. 4. Alonza (C) Clay 1870–

James Clay's Timeline

12 Records

1841
18 May 1841
Birth of James Griffin Clay in Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
James Griffin Clay resided here in District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
James Griffin Clay resided here in Union, White Water, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
Union, White Water, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 22
James Griffin Clay resided here in Union, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
Union, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
James Griffin Clay resided here in Washington, Sand Springs, Webster, Missouri, USA
Washington, Sand Springs, Webster, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
James Griffin Clay resided here in Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 49
James Griffin Clay resided here in Precinct 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
James Griffin Clay resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
James Griffin Clay resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1914
1914
Age 73
James Griffin Clay resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 89
James Griffin Clay resided here in Precinct 8, Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
1932
27 Jun 1932
Age 91
Death of James Griffin Clay in Fairbanks, Harris County, Texas, USA
Fairbanks, Harris County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1841
    Event Place: Whitewater Township, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas; Page: 58A; Enumeration District: 0198; FHL microfilm: 2342087
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Union, Bollinger, Missouri; Roll: M653_608; Page: 466; Family History Library Fil
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: 394; Page: 475b
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.8619484,0.40917742,0.92429584&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: 394; Page: 475b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Union, White Water, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Union, Bollinger, Missouri; Roll: M653_608; Page: 466; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Union, Bollinger, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Sand Springs, Webster, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 74
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas; Page: 58A; Enumeration District: 0198; FHL microfilm: 2342087

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.8619484,0.40917742,0.92429584&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1932
    Event Place: Fairbanks, Harris County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.8619484,0.40917742,0.92429584&xid=3355
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ellis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.8619484,0.40917742,0.92429584&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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