Henry Clay

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Henry Clay

• born Aug 1672 in Dale Parish, VA.
• Died 3 Aug 1760 in The Raells, Chesterfield, Dale Parish, Province of Virginia
• Parents: Charles Clay (1638 - 1686) & Hannah Wilson (1642 - 1686)
• Spouse: Mary Mitchell Clay (1693 - 1777)[1][2]

Children: (listed in the will, see below)

• Amey Clay Green (1708 - 1774)*
• William Mitchell Clay (1708 - 1774)*
• Mary Clay Watkins Belcher (1710 - 1770)*
• Henry Clay (1711 - 1764)*
• Martha Clay Bass (1713 - 1744)*
• Charles Clay (1716 - 1789)*
• John Clay (1718 - 1761)*

“Henry died suddenly of 'nattles' at the Roells during his annual birthday dinner."

Biography

Henry Clay I, was born 02 August 1672 in Henrico, Virginia. He died 03 August, 1760 in Nattles, Chesterfield, Virginia. He married, about 1708 in Henrico County, Virginia, Mary M. Mitchell born 16 January 1692, Chesterfield, Virginia and died 07 August 1777 Chesterfield, Virginia. Their children were; William Mitchell Clay; Charles Clay; John Clay; Martha Clay; Henry Clay II; Amey Clay.

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Henry Clay died suddenly at the supper table at the mature age of 92 years. Family tradition said that he died "of Nattles at the Raells" - this is believed to mean an allergic reaction to eating nettle greens. "The Raells" is believed to be the name of the family home. General Green Clay says that Henry Clay married Mary Mitchell daughter of William and Elizabeth Mitchell. They lived and died in Chesterfield County, Virginia at the old place on the West side of Swift Creek. They had several daughters and four sons, William, Henry, Charles and John. John was the grandfather of Henry Clay, who was a member of the U.S. Congress and two time Whig candidate for U.S. President, negotiator of the treaty of Ghent, this Henry Clay was known as the Great Compromiser.

Mary Mitchell Clay wife of Henry Clay was born July 1693 and died August 7, 1777 at the age of 84 years. (Acquired many years ago by Mr. Brutus Clay, son of General Green Clay to Dr. Matthew Clay. )

Some researchers say Henry Clay and his wife Mary Mitchell Clay died in Henrico County, VA. Others say in Chesterfield County, VA. Possibly the county boundaries changed and a portion of Chesterfield County was taken into Henrico County and a later researcher found records of them in Henrico County.

Henry Clay, 1672-1760 (?), son of Charles Clay was a supporter of Bacon's Rebellion. Henry married Mary Mitchell in 1709. He was left executor of his brother Thomas' estate. Henry owned large tracts of land in Henrico, Goochland, Chesterfield and Cumberland Counties, Virginia. He died of Nattles at the "Raells" during his annual birthday dinner to his descendants. He is buried at Morrimont, nine miles southwest of Richmond, Virginia.

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I have a picture of the stone and site "where Henry Clay isn't buried." The stone reads:

In
Memory of HENRY CLAY Who died At dinner with His Children & Grand Children At an annual Festival given to them in August 1760

The Colonial Dames plaque says:

HENRY CLAY Henry Clay, The Elder, born 1672, Chesterfield County, was the Gr. Grandfather of the statesman.

His tomb one-fourth mile east

Bears the inscription In Memory of Henry Clay "Who Died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at an annual festival given for them on August 3, 1760."

Presented by Richmond Chapter, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century 1957

I don't have my notes from 2006, but I think the school is:

Manchester High School 13200 Bailey Bridge Rd Midlothian, VA 23112

Sources:

"Find A Grave" & Familysearch.org

Also placed at this site is a Memorial Marker it reads:

Henry Clay

Henry Clay, The Elder, born 1672 Chesterfield County, was the Gr. Grandfather of the Stateman. His tomb one-fourth mile east bears the inscription In Memory of Henry Clay "Who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at an annual festival given them on August 3, 1760".

Presented by Richmond Chapter, Colonial Dames of The 17th Century .1957.

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NOTE:
I believe this Henry Clay is also the father of William Mitchell Clay who was born abt 1710 in Henrico (Chesterfield) County, Virginia and died 10 Sep 1774. Source: Donna Sue Homes 1/7/2011. NOTE: Mary Obedience married Richard BELCHER. Her daughter, married Richard Bailey (Elizabeth, and her sister Phoebe Belcher married Mitchell Clay.) Source: aye ain't, 6/5/2012.

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Henry Clay Will Will Book 2 Chesterfiel

Henry Clay Will Will Book 2 Chesterfield Co VA p.244 28 March 1749 to my son: William Clay Henry Clay Charles Clay John Clay Amey Williamson Mary Watkins grandson : Henry Clay grandaughter ;Mary Clay Mary -wife

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Will probated August 1765 His Will is r ===

Will probated August 1765 His Will is recorded in the Sept.Term 1760 of Chesterfield Co.Vir. Court. He made the following bequeaths in his will: Item: I give and bequeath unto my son William Clay the land and plantation whereon he now lives and my land and plantation on Deep Creek in Henrico Co.,whereon Richard Belcher now lives to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son, Charles Clay, the plantation whereon he now lives and all of the land on the north side of Swift Creek and the lower side of Nuttree Run to me belonging and also four hundred acres at Letalone, it being my upper survey at Letalone, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son, John Clay, the plantation whereon he now livesand all my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of Nuttree Run, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I likewise give and bequeath my grist mill on Nuttree Run to be equally divided between my son Charles, and my son John Clay, to be joint tenancy, to them and their heirs forever. Item: I give to my daughter, Amey Williamson, five pounds current money. Item: I give to my daughter Mary Watkins, Five pounds current money. Item: I give to my grandson, Henry Clay(Dr. Henry Clay of Kentucky) 240 acres adjoining the land of James Hill. Item: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Mary Clay, daughter of Charles Clay, one Negro girl named Phoebe. Item: I give unto Mary, My well beloved wife, the plantation wheron I now live, during her natural life, and my negroes, Lewis, Jo, Sue, Nann, Jenny, and Sarah, during her natural life, and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Item: I devise the rest of myslaves not herefore given, and my stock and household goods, be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned, at their discretion, and also the Negroes above written and gave my wife, may be equally divided after my wife's decease. Item: I give to my four sons, above written, and to my wife to be equally�divided, all the ready money and money out at use, that I shall be possessed with at my death. Item: after my wife's decease I give my plantation, whereon I now live to my son John Clay and his heirs forever, together with the adjacent lands thereupon belonging, and I do hereby make constitute and ordain my four sons, above written, to be my only and sole executors of this, my last will and testament. Note: About 10 mile from Richmond, VA on the road to Amelea, the grave of Henry Clay can be found on a private farm. The headstone inscription reads: In Memory of Henry Clay who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at the annual festival given them in 1760." There are 8 other graves but they are marked with field stones.

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!AF !PRF CD #2-Henry CLAY b. 3 Aug 1672

!AF !PRF CD #2-Henry CLAY b. 3 Aug 1672 Henrico Co., VA, d. 3 Aug 1670 The "Raells", Chesterfield, VA; md. Mary MITCHELL. !PRF CD #3-Henry CLAY b. abt 1672, d. 3 Aug 1760 Morrimont, Chesterfield, VA md. Mary MITCHELL; s/o Charles CLAY/Hannah WILSON. !Http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/n/Carlin-D-Conrad/GENE2-0009.html - Ancestors of Warren Lemuel Conrad-Henry Clay I b. 3 Aug 1672 Henrico Co., VA; d. 3 Aug 1760 Henrico Co. VA. !IGI !http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/a/t/Jeannie--Watts/GENE1-001... -Ancestors of Richard Allen Watts, Jr.- Henry Clay I, b. 3 Aug 1672, d. 3 Aug 1760 Henrico Co., VA, md. Mary Marshall 1709 Henrico Co., VA. Cause of d.: died at dinner table on his birthday. !WFT CD #6-Henry Clay I b. 3 Aug 1672 Henrico Co, VA, d. 3 Aug 1760, md. 1708 Henrico Co, VA. !Desc. of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant-Jeanie C. Watts-pg. 2-Henry s/o Charles and Hannah b. 1672, d. 1760 at 80 yrs. of age. He is bur. at Morsimont, 9 mil soutwest of Richmond. He was soul executor of brother Thomas CLAY's estate. pg. 7 - Will of Henry included (see below) Source : Will Book #2, ppg 244-24, Henrico, VA. Transcription: Robert W. PAGE, >researchr@techmologist.com>, P.O. Box 312, South Lyon, MI 48178 - Permission for use 12-11-1998. Cause of Death: d. at dinner table on his birthday. !WFT CD #10-Henry CLAY b. 1672 ,,VA, d. 1760 Chesterfield Co., VA; md. 1708 Mary _____ - His will is recorded in the Sept. Term 1760 of Chesterfield Co., VA Court. He made the following bequeaths in his will: Item: I give and bequeath unto my son,William CLAY, the land and plantation whereon he now lives and my land and plantation on Deep Creek in Henrico Co., whereon Richard BELCHER now lives to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles CLAY, the plantatioon whereon he now lives and all the land on the north side of Swift Creek and the lower side of Nuttree Run to me belonging and also four hundred acres at Letalone, it being up upper survey at Letalone, to hiim and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son, John CLAY, the plantation whereon he now lives and all my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of Nuttree Run, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I likewise give and bequeath my grist mill on Nutree Run to be equally divided between my son Charles, and my son John CLAY, to be joint tenancy, to them and their heirs forever. Item: I give to my daughter, Amey WILLIAMSON, five pounds current money. Item: I give to my daughter Mary WATKINS, Five pounds current money. Item: I give to my grandson, Henry CLAY (Dr. Henry CLAY of Kentucky) 240 acres adjoining the land of James Hill. Item: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary CLAY, daughter of Charles CLAY, one negro girl named Phoebe. Item: I give unto Mary, My well beloved wife, the plantation wheron I now live, during her natural life, and my negroes, Lewis, Jo, Sue, Nann, Jenny, and Sarah, during her natural life, and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Item: I devise the rest of my slaves not herefore given, and my stock and household goods, be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned, at their discreation, and also the Negores above written and gave my wife, may be equally divided after my wife's decease. Item: I give to my four sons, above written, and to my wife to be equally divided, all the ready money and money out at use, that I shall be possessed with at my death. Item: after my wife's decease I give my plantation, wheron I now live to my son John CLAY and his heirs forever, together with the adjacent lands thereupon belongin, and I do hereby make constitute and ordain my four sons, above written, to be my only and sole executors of this, my last will and testament. About 10 miles from Richmond, VA on the road to Amelea, the gave of Henry CLAY can be found on a private farm. The headstone inscription reads: In Memor y of Henry CLAY who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at the the annual festival given them in 1760". There are 8 other graves but they are marked with field stones. !WFT CD #39-This Henry was most likely the first of a long line of Henry's; each being called Henry after his father. Henry Clay, Test. 1764, in Cumberland Col., VA. Henry CLAY was b. abt 1672 and died at "The Raells," 3 Aug 1760, of "the nattles," aged eighty-eight yrs. Henry CLAY's will was signed 28 Mar 1749, and probated at the September term of Chesterfield Court, 1760. The Henry CLAY, of this will, is the common ancestor of the CLAYS of KY, being the grandfather of Dortor Henry CLAY, of Bourbon, of the Honorable Henry CLAY (great-grandson) of Ashland, of General Green CLAY, of Madison, and of Captain Thomas CLAY of Daviess Co., KY. Doctor Henry and General Green CLAY were also first cousins, through their mathers, Lucy and Martha GREEN (who were sisters) and the daughters of Thomas and Elizabeth (Marston) GREEN, of Amelia Co., VA. (See Elizabeth GREEN's will probated Jan. 1760 in Amelia.) Henry Clay's I, wife is listed as Mary Margaret MITCHELL. !PRF CD #10 - Family : Adventures of Purse and Person, VA 1607-1624/25, published by the Order of the First Families of VA [third edition, 1987]. p. 193-197. Alos see Filson Club Publications #14, The CLAY Family [1899]. Tylers Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. 6 pg. 10-41. Will of Henry CLAY of Chesterfield, dated 18 Mar 1749, probated Chesterfield Sep. 1760. Resided on Swift Creek in Henrico, later Chesterfield Co. Was an Indian Trader at one time 1711-12 traveling "as far beyond Carolina as it was to it". Great Grandfather of the Statesman Henry CLAY. !WFT CD #39 - listed as Mary Margaret MITCHELL. !WFT CD #39 - Henry CLAY b. abt. 1711 Chesterfield Co., VA, d. 1764, md. 1735 Lucy GREEN. Notes: They following was taken from Gen. Green CLAY's Manuscript. (the will of Henry CLAY, b. abt 1672 and md. Mary MITCELL d/o William and Elizabeth MITCHELL left the following bequeath this his son Henry b. abt. 1711...the following extract...I give and bequeath to my son, Henry CLAY, the land and plantation he now lives on, and two hundred acres of land at Letalone, in Goochland County, it being the Lower Survey belonging to me at the said Letalone, to him, his heirs and assigns forever. Henry CLAY of Southam Parish, Cumberland Co., s/o Henry and Mary (Mitchell) CLAY, of Chesterfield, signed his will 8 Mar 1764 which was probated 22 Oct 1764. he md. in 1735, Lucy GREEN, b. 1717, d/o Thomas GREEN/Elizabeth MARSTON (b. 25 Nov 1672, d. 11 Aug 1759.) !PRF CD #10- Henry CLAY b. abt. 1672, d. 3 Aug 1760 md. abt 1708 of,, VA Mary MITCHELL. Family: Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia 1607-1624/5, published by the Order of First Families of Virginia [third edition 1987], pg. 193-197. Also see Filson Club Publications #14, The CLAY Family [1899], Tylers Genealogial Quarterly, Vol 6, pg. 40-41. Will of Henry CLAY of Chesterfield, dated 28 Mar 1749, probated in Chesterfield Sep. 1760. Resided on Swift Creek in Henrico, later Chesterfield Co. Was an Indian trader at one time 1711-12 traveling "as far beyond Carolina as it was to it". Great Grandfather of the Statesman Henry CLAY. !PRF CD #18 - Henry CLAY b. 3 Aug 1672 Dale Parish, Bedford, VA, d. 3 Aug 1760 The Raells, Chesterfield, Va, md. 1709 Henrico Co., VA Mary MITCHELL.

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Family: Adventurers of Purse and Person,

Family: Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia 1607-1624/5, published by the Order of First Families of Virginia [third edition 1987]. p. 193-197. Also see Filson Club Publications #14, The Clay Family [1899]. Tylers Genealogical Quarterly, Vol 6. pg. 40-41. Will of Henry Clay of Chesterfield, dated 28 Mar 1749, probated in Chesterfield Sep. 1760. Resided on Swift Creek in Henrico, later Chesterfield, County. Was an Indian trader at one time 1711-12 traveling "as far beyond Carolina as it was to it". Great Grandfather of the Statesman Henry Clay.

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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

Henry Clay Male 1672 - 1760 (88 years)

Name Henry Clay Born 1672 Charles City, Virginia Gender Male Died 3 Aug 1760 Chesterfield County, Viriginia Person ID I044662 Tree1 Last Modified 1 Sep 2017

Father Charles Clay, b. 1645, Charles City, Virginia d. 1 Jun 1686, Charles City, Virginia (Age 41 years) Mother Hannah Willson, b. Bef 1649, d. Bef 20 Aug 1706, Charles City, Virginia (Age < 57 years) Married Abt 1665 Charles City, Virginia Family ID F24761 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family Mary Mitchell, b. Jan 1692/93, d. 7 Aug 1777, Chesterfield County, Viriginia (Age ~ 84 years) Married Abt 1708 Henrico County, Viriginia Children 1. Henry Clay, b. 3 Sep 1711, Henrico County, Viriginia d. 28 May 1764, Southham, Amelia County, Virginia (Age 52 years) 2. Martha Clay, b. 10 Aug 1713, Henrico County, Viriginia d. 1 Mar 1745/46 (Age 32 years) 3. Charles Clay, b. 31 Jan 1716/17, Henrico County, Viriginia d. 25 Feb 1789, Powhatan County, (Age 72 years) Last Modified 1 Sep 2017 Family ID F00169

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!Clay,Mrs. Mary Rogers(For the Filson C

!Clay,Mrs. Mary Rogers(For the Filson Club)The Clay Family p. 72 or 68

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General Green Clay states:

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General Green Clay states: that this "Henry was my grandfather, and married Mary Mitchell (daughter of William and Elizabeth mitchell). they lived and died in chesterfield county, virginia, at the old place on the west side of swift creek. They had four sons, William, Henry, Charles our father, and John, the grandfather of henry clay, late member of congress, and negotiator of the treaty of ghent, and several daughters, Obedience(IN question??) ,Martha, Amy, Mary,and one unk." this record was sent many years ago by Mr. Brutus Clay, son of General Green Clay,Dr. Matthew Clay.

• ****************************************************************************** Will in part, of Henry Clay probated at the September 1760, Chesterfield Court. "I, Henry Clay, of Henrico County, being of perfect health, mind, and memory, thanks be to God therefore, and calling to mind my mortality, and knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, first of all I give my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and as for my body I commend it to the earth, to be buried in a Christian-like and decent form at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection I shall receive the same again by mighty power of God; and as to touching my worldly goods wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, devise, and dispose of the same in manner following: First: I give and bequeath unto my son, William Clay, the land and plantation whereon he now lives, and my land and plantation on Deep Creek, in Henrico County, whereon "Richard Belcher" now lives, to him, his heirs, and assigns forever. Third: I give and bequeath unto my son, Charles Clay, the plantation whereon he now lives and all of the land on the north side of Swift Creek and the lower side of Nuttree Run to me belonging, and also four hundred acres at Letalone, it being my Upper Survey at Letalone, to him and his heirs forever. Fourth I give and bequeath unto my son, John Clay, the plantation whereon he now lives and all of my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of Nuttree Run, to him and his heirs forever. Fifth. I likewise give and bequeath my Grist Mill on Nuttree Run to be equally divided between my son Charles and my son John Clay, to be held in joint tenancy, to them and their heirs forever. Sixth: I give to my daughter, Amey Williamson, five pounds, current money. Seventh: I give to my daughter, Mary Watkins, five pounds, current money. Eighth I give to my grandson, Henry Clay (Dr. Henry Clay, of Ky.), 240 acres adjoinging the land of James Hill, etc. Ninth: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Mary Clay, daughter of Charles Clay (afterwards Mrs. Stephen Lockett), one negro girl, named Phoebe. Tenth: I give unto Mary, my wellbeloved wife, the plantation whereon I now live, during her natural life, and my negroes, Lewis, Jo, Sue, Nann, Jenny and Sarah, during her natural life, and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Eleventh: I devise that the rest of my slaves not heretofore given, and my stock and household goods, be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned, at ther discretion, and also the negroes above written, and gave my wife, may be equally divided after my wife's decease. Twelth: I give to my four sons, above written, and to my wife, to be equally divided, all the ready money and money out at use, that I shall be possessed with at my death. and I do hereby make, constitute and ordain my four sons, above written, to be my only and sole executors of this, my last Will and Testament."

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Will probated September 1760, Chesterfi

Will probated September 1760, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Henry Clay died at the dinner table on his 88th birthday at this home called the "Raells" of the "Nettles". He was buried at Morrimont, nine miles Northwest of Richmond, Virginia. John Clay, his fourth son, was Lieutenant in Chesterfield County Militia on March 2, 1759. Last Will and Testament of Henry Clay: In the name of God aman this Twenty eighth day of March in the year of our lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & forty nine I Henry Clay of Henrico County being of perfect health mind memory thanks be to God therefore and calling to mind my mortality and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say princably and first of all I give my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and as for my body I commend it to the earth to be buried in a christian like and decent form at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurection I shall receive the same again by might power of God and as touching my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in manner and form ..... Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my Son William Clay the land and plantation whereon he now lives and my land and plantation on deep Creek in Henrico County whereon Richard Belcher now lives to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Clay the land and plantation whereon he now lives and two hundred acres of land at Letalone in Goochland County it being the lower survey belonging to me at the same letalone to him and his heirs forever and assigns. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Clay the plantation whereon he now lives and all the land on the north side of swift Creek and the lower side of the nuttree run to me belonging and also four hundred acres at letalone being my upper survey at letalone to him and to his heirs and as igns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son John Clay the plantation whereon he now lives and all my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of nuttree run to him and to his heirs forever and assigns. Item. I likewise give and bequeath my grist mill on nuttree run to be equally divided between my sons Charles Clay and my Son John Clay to be held in Jointenancy to them and to their heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give to my daughter Amey Williamson five pounds current money. Item. I give to me daughter Mary Watkins five pounds Current money. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandson Henry Clay two hundred and forty acres of land adjoining to James Hill to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Mary Clay daughter of Charles Clay one negroe girl named Phebe to her and her heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give unto Mary my well beloved wife the plantation whereon I now live during her natural life and my negroe man Lewis, also my negroe Joe, and Sue and Hannah and Jenny, and Sarah during her natural life and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Item. I desire that the rest of my slaves not heretofore given and stock and household goods be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned at their discretion. and also the negroes above written and gave to my wife may be equally divided all in manner and form aforementioned to my four sons above written and to their heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give to my four sons aforesaid and to my wife to be equally divided all the ready money and money out at use that I shall be possessed with at my death. Item. after my wifes decease, I give my plantation whereon I now live to my son John Clay and to his heirs and asigns forever together with the adjacent land therein belonging and I do hereby make constitute and ordain of this my last will and Testament declaring all former will by me made to be void and vacated of no effect declaring this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and acknowledged before us Henry Clay - LS - George Farrar his Alison X Clark Mark George Reny Turner ****************************************** above referenced - Will Book #2, pp. 244-247, Henrico County, Virginia. * * * * * [Burcham.FTW.FTW] [Burcham.1.FTW] Will probated September 1760, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Henry Clay died at the dinner table on his 88th birthday at this home called the "Raells" of the "Nettles". He was buried at Morrimont, nine miles Northwest of Richmond, Virginia. John Clay, his fourth son, was Lieutenant in Chesterfield County Militia on March 2, 1759. Last Will and Testament of Henry Clay: In the name of God aman this Twenty eighth day of March in the year of our lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & forty nine I Henry Clay of Henrico County being of perfect health mind memory thanks be to God therefore and calling to mind my mortality and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say princably and first of all I give my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and as for my body I commend it to the earth to be buried in a christian like and decent form at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurection I shall receive the same again by might power of God and as touching my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in manner and form ..... Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my Son William Clay the land and plantation whereon he now lives and my land and plantation on deep Creek in Henrico County whereon Richard Belcher now lives to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Henry Clay the land and plantation whereon h e now lives and two hundred acres of land at Letalone in Goochland County it being the lower survey belonging to me at the same letalone to him and his heirs forever and assigns. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Clay the plantation whereon he now lives and all the land on the north side of swift Creek and the lower side of the nuttree run to me belonging and also four hundred acres at letalone being my upper survey at letalone to him and to his heirs and asigns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son John Clay the plantation whereon he now lives and all my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of nuttree run to him and to his heirs forever and assigns. Item. I likewise give and bequeath my grist mill on nuttree run to be equally divided between my sons Charles Clay and my Son John Clay to be held in Jointenancy to them and to their heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give to my daughter Amey Williamson five pounds current money. Item. I give to me daughter Mary Watkins five pounds Current money. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grandson Henry Clay two hundred and forty acres of land adjoining to James Hill to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Mary Clay daughter of Charles Clay one negroe girl named Phebe to her and her heirs and assigns forever. Item. I give unto Mary my well beloved wife the plantation whereon I now live during her natural life and my negroe man Lewis, also my negroe Joe, and Sue and Hannah and Jenny, and Sarah during her natural life and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Item. I desire that the rest of my slaves not heretofore given and stock and household goods be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned at their discretion. and also the negroes above written and gave to my wife may be equally divided all in manner and form aforementioned to my four sons above written and to their heirs an d assigns forever. Item. I give to my four sons aforesaid and to my wife to be equally divided all the ready money and money out at use that I shall be possessed with at my death. Item. after my wifes decease, I give my plantation whereon I now live to my son John Clay and to his heirs and asigns forever together with the adjacent land therein belonging and I do hereby make constitute and ordain of this my last will and Testament declaring all former will by me made to be void and vacated of no effect declaring this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and acknowledged before us Henry Clay - LS - George Farrar his Alison X Clark Mark George Reny Turner ****************************************** above referenced - Will Book #2, pp. 244-247, Henrico County, Virginia. * * * * *

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His Will is recorded in the Sept.Term 1

His Will is recorded in the Sept.Term 1760 of Chesterfield Co.Vir. Court. He made the following bequeaths in his will: Item: I give and bequeath unto my son William Clay the land and plantation whereon he now lives and my land and plantation on Deep Creek in Henrico Co.,whereon Richard Belcher now lives to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath unto my son, Charles Clay, the plantation whereon he now lives and all of the land on the north side of Swift Creek and the lower side of Nuttree Run to me belonging and also four hunred acres at Letalone, it being my upper survey at Letalone, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I give and bequeath to my son, John Clay, the plantation whereon he now lives and all my land on the north side of Swift Creek and upper side of Nuttree Run, to him and his heirs forever. Item: I likewise give and bequeath my grist mill on Nuttree Run to be equally divided between my son Charles, and my son John Clay, to be joint tenancy, to them and their heirs forever. Item: I give to my daughter, Amey Williamson, five pounds current money. Item: I give to my daughter Mary Watkins, Five pounds current money. Item: I give to my grandson, Henry Clay(Dr. Henry Clay of Kentucky) 240 acres adjoining the land of James Hill. Item: I give and bequeath to my grandaughter, Mary Clay, daughter of Charles Clay, one Negro girl named Phoebe. Item: I give unto Mary, My well beloved wife, the plantation wheron I now live, during her natural life, and my negroes, Lewis, Jo, Sue, Nann, Jenny, and Sarah, during her natural life, and what stock and household goods she pleases to have or make use of, of mine. Item: I devise the rest of my slaves not herefore given, and my stock and household goods, be given and equally divided among my four sons aforementioned, at their discretion, and also the Negroes above written and gave my wife, may be equally divided after my wife's decease. Item: I give to my four sons, above wirtten, and to my wife to be equally �divided, all the ready money and money out at use, that I shall be possessed with at my death. Item: after my wife's decease I give my plantation, whereon I now live to my son John Clay and his heirs forever, together with the adjacent lands thereupon belonging, and I do hereby make constitute and ordain my four sons, above written, to be my only and sole executors of this, my last will and testament. About 10 mile from Richmond, VA on the road to Amelea, the grave of Henry Clay can be found on a private farm. The headstone inscription reads: In Memory of Henry Clay who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at the annual festival given them in 1760." There are 8 other graves but they are marked with field stones.

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Will was probated in Chesterfield Co. Va

Will was probated in Chesterfield Co. Va on Sept Term

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Will probated in Sept. 1760, Chesterfie

Will probated in Sept. 1760, Chesterfield Court, Henrico Co., VA. His will mentions his wife and each of his sons and daughters. (Historic Georgia Families, L. W. Rigsby, 1969, p. 24) Henry Clay was a resident of Henrico Co., VA. He was the great-grandfather of the famous Virginia statesman, Henry Clay. On 30 July 1742, Henry Clay acquired 400 acres in Henrico Co. on the S. side of the James River on the head of Deep Creek adjacent to John Pride for 2 pounds. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Hudgins, 1994, Vol. 5, p. 24, - Patent Book # 20, p. 510) On 15 Dec 1749, Henry Clay acquired 40 acres in Henrico Co. adjacent to Ellison Clerk and Cooke for 5 shillings. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Hudgins, 1994, Vol. 5, p. 301, - Patent Book # 27, p. 301)

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1 UID 50BA434E030B8547912B2FE4DA25FBCA0

1 UID 50BA434E030B8547912B2FE4DA25FBCA08AE

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This Henry Clay is where our family meet

This Henry Clay is where our family meets Henry Clay, the statesman of Kentucky. This Henry Clay is the great grand-father of Henry Clay of Kentucky. He is the first of the name Henry in America and he married Mary Mitchell who was born in 1693 and died in 1777.

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Invalid endowment temple code: O.

Invalid endowment temple code: O.

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Book: "The Clay Family" by Mary Katharine Clay

!HUSBAND: Henry Clay In the IGIs and in the book by Mary Katharine Clay,"The Clay Family". Died at Nattles and Raells on his annual birthday party dinner for his descendents at age 88. Buried at Morrimont nine miles from Richmond, VA !WIFE:Mary Mitchell !CHILDREN:William Mitchell, Henry, Charles, John, Amy, Mary. All were named in their fathers will probated at the September court 1760, in Chesterfield County Virginia, State Library, Richmond VA. 17th Century Colonial Ancestors Members of the Society of Colonial Dames" by Mary Louise Marshall Hutton: Clay, Henry (1672- 1760) Va; m Mary Mitchell, Landowner.

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Ancestral File Number:<AFN> 2VJT-75

Ancestral File Number:<AFN> 2VJT-75

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[145831.ftw] [Langston Family File.FBK.FTW] Will Proven Sept. 1760

[145831.ftw] [Langston Family File.FBK.FTW] Will Proven Sept. 1760

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He was left Executor of his brother, Tho

He was left Executor of his brother, Thomas,s Estate. Henry owned largetracts of land in Henrico, Goochland, Chesterfield and Cumberland Co,s. He died of the Nattles at the Ruells during his annual birthday dinner tohis descendants - age 88 He is buried at Morrimont nine miles southwest of Richmond Henry Clay Will In the name of God aman this Twenty eighth day of March in the yearof our lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and forty nine I Henry Clayof Henrico County being of perfect health mind memory thanks be to God therefore and calling to mind my moriality and knowing that it isappointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last willand Testament that is to say princably and first of all I give my Soulinto the hands of God that gave it and as for my body I commend it to theearth to be buried in a christian like and decent form at the discretionof my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurection I shallreceive the same again by mighty power of God and as touching my worldlyestate wherewith it hath pleasest God to bless me in this life I givedevise and dispose of the same in manner and form

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Life Sketch

Henry Clay

1. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook, 2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas. Henry Clay was born on 3 Aug 1672 in Dale Parish in Bedford or Henrico Co, VA; died 3 Aug 1760 at The Raells in Chesterfiled Co, VA; married Mary Mitchell in 1709 in Henrico Co, VA.

http://www.coalexchange.com/smith/mcdowella/pafn612.htm#20729 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ His tombstones reads: In Memory of Henry Clay "Who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at an annual festival given them on August 3, 1760".

Also placed at this site is a Memorial Marker it reads: Henry Clay Henry Clay, The Elder, born 1672 Chesterfield County, was the Gr. Grandfather of the Stasteman. His tomb one-fourth mile east bears the inscription In Memory of Henry Clay "Who died at dinner with his children and grandchildren at an annual festival given them on August 3, 1760".

Presented by Richmond Chapter, Colonial Dames of The 17th Century .1957.

Henry Clay, the grandson of, Capt. John Thomas Clay

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I believe this Henry Clay is also the father of William Mitchell Clay who was born abt 1710 in Henrico (Chesterfield) County, Virginia and died 10 Sep 1774. Source: Donna Sue Homes 1/7/2011.
NOTE: Mary Obedience married Richard BELCHER. Her daughter, married Richard Bailey (Elizabeth, and her sister Phoebe Belcher married Mitchell Clay.) Source: aye ain't, 6/5/2012.

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!Data from Anthony Hope Clay of Memphis,

!Data from Anthony Hope Clay of Memphis, TN. !Data from Ruth Clay Burrell states that Henry and Mary Clay lived in Henrico and Chesterfield Co VA.