Clay family.

Dates:
Active 1780
Active 1959

Biographical notes:

This branch of the famous Clay family of Kentucky (cousins to the statesman Henry Clay) was founded by Green Clay, who emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky in 1777. Clay was a surveyor, and through his position as Deputy Surveyor of Kentucky, he accumulated a vast estate. He also started a tradition of public service which his descendants maintained, retaining a role in Kentucky and national political and cultural affairs up through the twentieth century.

From the description of Clay family papers, 1780-1959. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13149011

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Subjects:

  • Slavery
  • Agriculture
  • Antislavery movements
  • Diplomatic and consular service, American
  • Livestock
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848

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  • Soviet Union (as recorded)
  • Kentucky (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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