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William Benjamin Clay 1850–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1850

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 17 MAR 1933

Death Location: Ohio, United States

Father: Benjamin Clay

Mother: Abigail McDowell

Spouse(s): Lucy Head

Children(s): Mary Clay

In 1850, William Benjamin Clay entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Benjamin M Clay And Abigail Frances Mcdowell. In 1850, William Benjamin Clay resided in Union, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States. In 1860, William Benjamin Clay resided in Division No. 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States. William Benjamin Clay married Lucy Head, and had children including Mary Clay. William Benjamin Clay passed away in 1933 in Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1850, William Benjamin Clay entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Benjamin M Clay And Abigail Frances Mcdowell.
  • In 1850, William Benjamin Clay resided in Union, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1860, William Benjamin Clay resided in Division No. 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.
  • William Benjamin Clay married Lucy Head, and had children including Mary Clay.
  • William Benjamin Clay passed away in 1933 in Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Clay
1817–1900
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
BC
Abigail McDowell
1823–1909
Birth Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
AM

Spouses(s)

Lucy Head
1850–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
LH

Children(s)

Mary Clay
1876–1968
Birth Location: ,Harlan Co,Kentucky
MC

William Clay's Ancestors

Self
William Clay
1850–1933
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
Benjamin M Clay
1817–1900
Kentucky, United States
Abigail (Frances) McDowell
1823–1909
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
James (Williams) Clay
1796–1862
Jessamine, Kentucky, United States
Clarissa (Margaret Ann) Berry
1796–1885
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry II
1711–1764
Lucy Green
1717–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Clay
1672–1760
Mary Mitchell
1693–1777

William Clay's Descendants

1.
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William (Benjamin) Clay (1850–17 MAR 1933) m. Lucy Head (1850–)
  1. 1. Mary Clay 1876–1968 m. Samuel Estep 1867–1948
    1. 1. Roxie Estep 1896–1951 m. Norman Troutman 1896–1987
      1. 1. Leola Troutman 1921–1997 m. Thomas (Edward) Dolan 1920–
      2. 2. Norman (J) Troutman 1922–1974 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Johnston 1925–
    2. 2. Roda Estep 1908–
    3. 3. Dora Estep 1906–
    4. 4. Gillie Estep 1898–1926
    5. 5. Elijah (Green) Estep 1911–1987 m. Roberta Worley 1913–
    6. 6. Green Estep 1900–
    7. 7. Cyril Estep 1915–1938
    8. 8. Abbie Estep 1904–1995 m. Shelby Helton 1908–1980
      1. 1. Audrey (Fay) Helton 1933–1995
      2. 2. James (Monroe) Helton 1929–2018
      3. 3. Shelby Helton 1927–1927
    9. 9. Ance Estep 1901–1948 m. Sarah Creech 1899–1954
      1. 1. Norman Estep 1926–1991 m. Katherine Fleeman 1928–1996
      2. 2. Elsie Estep 1922– m. Clyde (Oscar) Shepherd 1917–1994
      3. 3. Delmas (Samuel) Estep 1934–1942
      4. 4. Edith (Mattie) Estep 1924–1996 m. Haywood (Martin) Powell 1914–1967 m. Maurice Cornett 1923–1993
        1. 1. Mauricetta Synave 1947–2021
      5. 5. Roxie Estep 1920–1976 m. Hiram (Hilliard) Blair 1916–1997
      6. 6. Homer Estep 1918– m. Wanda Kitts 1924–2006

William Clay's Timeline

9 Records

1850
1850
Birth of William Benjamin Clay in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1850
1850
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Union, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
Union, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States
1860
1860
Age 10
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Division No. 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Division No. 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 20
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 20
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 30
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States
Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 30
William Benjamin Clay resided here in Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States
Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States
1933
18 MAR 1933
Age 83
Burial of William Benjamin Clay in Potters Field, Covedale, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Potters Field, Covedale, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
1933
17 MAR 1933
Age 83
Death of William Benjamin Clay in Ohio, United States
Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), William B. Clay, ; Burial, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America, Potters Field; citing record ID 103183955, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), Wm B Clay, 17 Mar 1933; citing Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, reference fn 15926; FHL microfilm 1,992,870.
    [3] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Benjamin W Clay in household of Benjamin M Clay, Union Township, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [4] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Wm Clay in entry for B M Clay, 1860.
    [5] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), William B Clay in entry for Benjaman M Clay, 1870.
    [6] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), W. B. Clay, Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division No. 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 MAR 1933
    Event Place: Potters Field, Covedale, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), William B. Clay, ; Burial, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America, Potters Field; citing record ID 103183955, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 March 2021), Wm B Clay, 17 Mar 1933; citing Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, reference fn 15926; FHL microfilm 1,992,870.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 MAR 1933
    Event Place: Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 December 2021), William B. Clay, ; Burial, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America, Potters Field; citing record ID 103183955, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2021), Wm B Clay, 17 Mar 1933; citing Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, reference fn 15926; FHL microfilm 1,992,870.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lewisport, Hancock, Kentucky, United States
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