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Jonathan Clay 1747–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 JUN 1747

Birth Location: Biddeford, York, Maine

Death Date: FEB 1839

Death Location: Buxton, York, Maine

Father: Richard* Clay

Mother: Rachel* Pennell

Spouse(s): Esther Flood

Children(s): Anna Clay, John Clay, Abigail Clay, James Clay, Samuel Clay, Mary Clay, Simeon Clay, Esther Clay

In 1747, Jonathan Clay entered the world in Biddeford, York, Maine, born to Richard Clay And Rachel Pennell. Jonathan Clay married Esther Flood, and had children including Abigail Clay, Anna Clay, Esther Clay, James Clay, John Clay, Mary Clay, Samuel Clay, Simeon Clay. Jonathan Clay passed away in 1839 in Buxton, York, Maine.

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Biography

  • In 1747, Jonathan Clay entered the world in Biddeford, York, Maine, born to Richard Clay And Rachel Pennell.
  • Jonathan Clay married Esther Flood, and had children including Abigail Clay, Anna Clay, Esther Clay, James Clay, John Clay, Mary Clay, Samuel Clay, Simeon Clay.
  • Jonathan Clay passed away in 1839 in Buxton, York, Maine.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard* Clay
1713–1801
Birth Location: York, Maine
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Rachel* Pennell
1721–1797
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
RP

Spouses(s)

Esther Flood
1757–1830
Birth Location: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine
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Children(s)

Anna Clay
1784–
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
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John Clay
1786–1822
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
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Abigail Clay
1788–1872
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
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James Clay
1789–1865
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
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Samuel Clay
1797–1874
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
SC
Mary Clay
1799–
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
MC
Simeon Clay
1801–1875
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
SC
Esther Clay
1804–
Birth Location: Buxton, York, Maine
EC

Jonathan Clay's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Clay
1747–1839
Birth Place: Biddeford, York, Maine
Parents
Richard* Clay
1713–1801
York, Maine
Rachel* Pennell
1721–1797
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Richard Clay
1693–1732
Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Mary (Kelelah) Knignt
1690–1766
Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Thomas* Pinel
1684–1723
Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands
Sarah* Durrell
1690–1776
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Oxley
1625–
Ann Oxley
1625–1684
John Benton
1590–
Judith Upton
1598–
Jean* Pinel
1604–1665
Rachel** Romeril
1606–1627
Clement Lemontais
1600–
Rachel* Carteret
1608–
Moyse Durrell
1635–
John* Sampson
1627–1680
Sarah* Pease
1643–1677

Jonathan Clay's Descendants

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Jonathan Clay (4 JUN 1747–FEB 1839) m. Esther Flood (1757–9 NOV 1830)
  1. 1. Anna Clay 1784–
  2. 2. John Clay 1786–1822
    1. 1. James Clay 1814–1885 m. Catherine Flood 1816–1895
      1. 1. Eliza (Ann) Clay 1834–
      2. 2. Rufus (Choate) Clay 1836–1884 m. Mary (Eliza) Larrabee 1842–1920
        1. 1. Jesse (Henry) Clay 1875–1966 m. Edith (Lincoln) Copeland 1877–1961
      3. 3. John (Henry) Clay 1838–1859
      4. 4. Asa Clay 1841–
      5. 5. Alonzo (C.) Clay 1843–1901 m. Mary (O.) Butler 1844–1919
        1. 1. Cora (E.) Clay 1867–1952
      6. 6. Catharine Clay 1846–1912 m. Oliver (R.) Davis 1835–1911
        1. 1. Harry (E) Davis 1882–1957 m. Fostena (May) Andrews 1869–1952
      7. 7. James Clay 1848–
      8. 8. Cora (Elizabeth) Clay 1853–1862
    2. 2. Eli Clay 1817–1891 m. Almira Towle 1842–1906
    3. 3. Susan Clay 1819–1900 m. Jackson Came 1813–1878
      1. 1. Eva (A.) Came 1855–1932 m. Alvinga Libby 1851–1910
        1. 1. Ray (N) Libby 1889–1960 m. Lillian (Mae) Hunnewell 1893–1974
        2. 2. Cyrus (C.) Libby 1891–1935 m. Doris (Pauline) Carter 1895–1949
      2. 2. Frank (W.) Came 1848–1854
      3. 3. Frank Came 1857–1863
      4. 4. Mary (Emma) Came 1847–
  3. 3. Abigail Clay 1788–1872
  4. 4. James Clay 1789–1865 m. Olive Elwell 1790–1862
    1. 1. Ithiel (E.) Clay 1819–1901
    2. 2. John (C.) Clay 1821–
    3. 3. Mahitable (E.) Clay 1823–1907 m. Alfred Eaton 1820–1903
      1. 1. Fred Eaton –1939
      2. 2. Olive Eaton –1937
    4. 4. Mason (H.) Clay 1826–1908 m. Maria (D.) Calton 1843–
    5. 5. Abby (Abigail) Clay 1828–
    6. 6. Herritt (E.) Clay 1831–1870
  5. 5. Samuel Clay 1797–1874
    1. 1. Charles (Watts) Clay 1830–1832
    2. 2. Abba (Watson) Clay 1832– m. Frederick Hanson 1827–
    3. 3. Caroline (B.) Clay 1834–
    4. 4. Martha (Ellen) Clay 1840–
  6. 6. Mary Clay 1799–
  7. 7. Simeon Clay 1801–1875 m. Eliza Libby –1835 m. Miriam (H.) Libby –1841 m. Anne (M.) Libby 1818–
    1. 1. Jonathan Clay 1827–1892 m. Eunice (W.) Treadwell 1828–1891
    2. 2. Miriam Clay 1831–1833
    3. 3. Daniel Clay 1834–1856
    4. 4. Eliza (Ann) Clay 1838– m. Joshua (L.) Hutchinson 1830–1864
    5. 5. Ester (S.) Clay 1840–1841
  8. 8. Esther Clay 1804–

Jonathan Clay's Timeline

2 Records

1747
4 JUN 1747
Birth of Jonathan Clay in Biddeford, York, Maine
Biddeford, York, Maine
1839
FEB 1839
Age 92
Death of Jonathan Clay in Buxton, York, Maine
Buxton, York, Maine

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 JUN 1747
    Event Place: Biddeford, York, Maine

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: FEB 1839
    Event Place: Buxton, York, Maine
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