Established 2001
Clay Family Society
Researching surname Clay? – You’re not alone.
- Coordinate Clay Y-DNA research across multiple branches
- Maintain a curated archive of documents, photos, and recordings
- Host biennial gatherings and regional research collaborations
- Preserve Clay historical sites and records
Clay Family Society at a Glance
Since 2001, the Clay Family Society has coordinated surname research across genealogy, history and more recently genetics.
Community
- Currently 118 members strong
- Structured Research Workgroups
- Biennial Gatherings
- “Joining the Society connected me with cousins I never knew existed.”
Research Impact
- 16 Big-Y descendants of John Clay (1613)
- 11 Big-Y DNA member branches that are traceable to Y-Adam in Africa
- Society owned and curated Clay Trees & Branches