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Joseph Clay 1741–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 October 1741

Birth Location: Beverly, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 15 November 1804

Death Location: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Ralph Clay

Mother: Elizabeth Habersham

Spouse(s): Anne Gardere

Children(s): Ralph Clay, Catharine Clay, Joseph Clay, Mary Clay, Elizabeth Clay, Ann Clay

In 1741, Joseph Clay entered the world in Beverly, Yorkshire, England, born to Ralph Clay And Elizabeth Habersham. In 1700, Joseph Clay resided in Georgia, USA. Joseph Clay married Anne Le Gardere, and had children including Ann Clay, Catharine Clay, Elizabeth Clay, Joseph Clay, Mary Clay, Ralph Clay. Joseph Clay passed away in 1804 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1741, Joseph Clay entered the world in Beverly, Yorkshire, England, born to Ralph Clay And Elizabeth Habersham.
  • In 1700, Joseph Clay resided in Georgia, USA.
  • Joseph Clay married Anne Le Gardere, and had children including Ann Clay, Catharine Clay, Elizabeth Clay, Joseph Clay, Mary Clay, Ralph Clay.
  • Joseph Clay passed away in 1804 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Clay's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Clay
1741–1804
Birth Place: Beverly, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Ralph Clay
1717–1777
England
Elizabeth Habersham
1717–1751
Beverley, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
James Habersham
1687–1729
Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Sissison
1690–1723
Beverley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Edward Habersham
1650–1726
Mary
1653–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Clay's Descendants

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Joseph Clay (16 October 1741–15 November 1804) m. Anne (Le) Gardere (6 Mar 1745–1 Dec 1821)
  1. 1. Ralph Clay 1777–1817
  2. 2. Catharine Clay 1775–1823
  3. 3. Joseph Clay 1764–1811
  4. 4. Mary Clay 1766–1803
  5. 5. Elizabeth Clay 1770–1804
  6. 6. Ann Clay 1767–1849

Joseph Clay's Timeline

6 Records

1700
1700-1853
Joseph Clay resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1741
16 October 1741
Birth of Joseph Clay in Beverly, Yorkshire, England
Beverly, Yorkshire, England
1741
29 Oct 1741
Joseph Clay was baptized in London, England
London, England
1760
1760
Age 19
Joseph Clay immigrated in Georgia
Georgia
1763
1763
Age 22
Joseph Clay was married
None
1804
15 November 1804
Age 63
Death of Joseph Clay in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 October 1741
    Event Place: Beverly, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 295
    [2] Savannah, Georgia Vital Records, 1803-1966
    [3] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 861139
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1741
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69BOT2A010MS09227

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1763
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1853
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] History of Savannah, Ga. : from its settlement to the close of the eighteenth century
    [2] Historical collections of Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Georgia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 November 1804
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 295
    [2] Savannah, Georgia Vital Records, 1803-1966
    [3] Savannah, Georgia, Cemetery and Burial Records, 1852-1939
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 861139
    [5] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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