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William Clay 1718 – 1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1718

Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 6 Jul 1812

Death Location: Franklin, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Clay

Mother: Sarah Nichols

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In 1718, William Clay entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Clay and Sarah Nichols. William Clay passed away in 1812 in Franklin, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1718, William Clay entered the world in Hanover, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Clay and Sarah Nichols.
  • William Clay passed away in 1812 in Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Clay
1675 – 1765
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Nichols
1675 – 1754
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Clay's Ancestors

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William Clay
1718 – 1812
Birth Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles Clay
1675 – 1765
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Sarah Nichols
1675 – 1754
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Clay's Timeline

2 Records

1718
1718
Birth of William Clay in Hanover, Virginia, USA
Hanover, Virginia, USA
1812
6 Jul 1812
Age 94
Death of William Clay in Franklin, Virginia, USA
Franklin, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
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