Clay, Joseph, 1741-1804
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Merchant, Revolutionary officer, and member of the Continental Congress; from Savannah, Ga.
From the description of Papers, 1767-1800. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20649203
Businessman, army officer, and U.S. Continental Congress delegate from Georgia.
From the description of Joseph Clay correspondence, 1794. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453625
Joseph Clay (1741-1804) came to Savannah from England in 1760. He was a planter engaged in rice cultivation and a businessman associated with several firms throughout his career. He was a member of the Council of Safety, 1775; Deputy Paymaster General of the Southern Department, 1777-1782; delegate to the Continental Congress, 1778-1780; Treasurer of Georgia, 1782; and trustee for the establishment of the University of Georgia, 1785.
From the description of Joseph Clay papers, 1765-1923 (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 76789970
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Subjects:
- Indians of North America
- Leases
Occupations:
- Army officers
- Businessmen
- Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress
Places:
- Charleston (S.C.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Georgia (as recorded)
- Georgia--Christ Church (as recorded)
- Georgia (as recorded)
