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CFQ-1966-01_Vol_1_No_1

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Record Summary

Evidence Category:

Published Source

Record Type:

Newsletter

Date:

January 1966

Individuals Mentioned:

Walter M. Calton, Newton Chambers, Eliza Clardy, Pleasant Clardy, A. G. Clay, Ada Vermece Clay, Albert G. Clay, Althius Clay, Arabella Clay, Caldona Clay, Carrie Clay, Charles Clay Sr., Clifford Charles Clay, Daniel Clay, Dawson Clay, E. Clay, Edwin L. Clay, Elizabeth Clay, Frances P. Clay, G. R. Clay, Henry Clay, Henry B. Clay, Henry Franklin Clay, J. B. Clay, James Clay, James C. Clay, James Clinton Clay, James H. Clay, Jane Clay, John Clay, Captain John Clay, John J. Clay, John M. Clay, Joseph M. Clay, Jula Clay, Lola Clay, Lucinda Clay, Lula Clay, M. Jane Clay, Marcus D. Clay, Margrett Tennessee Clay, Marquis de Lafayette Clay, Martha Clay, Martha R. Clay, Mary Clay, Mary A. Clay, Mary Ann Clay, Mary Paralee Clay, Mary Rebecca Clay, Mary T. Clay, Mastin Clay, Nancy M. Clay, Nathan Clay, Nettie Clay, Parlee Clay, Perry Clay, R. M. Clay, Robert C. Clay, Sally Clay, Sarah E. Clay, Sarah Elizabeth Clay, Sarah Jane Clay, Sebourn Clay, Susan Clay, T. Clay, T. J. Clay, T. T. Clay, Tacitus Clay, Thetis Clay, Thomas Clay, Wesley W. Clay, William Clay, John Claye, Martha Cole, Mrs. Joseph A. Cronk (née Ann Clay), William Crowder, Edna Perry Deckler, Sam W. Easter, Sarah Elisabeth Easter (née Clay), Dave Flippo, E. C. Flippo, Isabella Gallagher, John Geldrich, Mary A. Gobbel, Isaac H. Gobble, Pleasant Grammer, James D. Grant, John Harvel, Martin V. Holt, Toby Johnson, William C. Martin, W. F. May, Sue Mc Murry (née Susan Paralee Clay), Chas. Odle, Fanny Patillo, Price Pollan, William Reams, Francis Reese, Herbert Reese, George Braden Roberts, Florence Springer, Margaret T. Clay Squires, Henry Wallis

Repository:

Clay Family Society Digital Archives

Summary

The first issue for a collaborative genealogical effort among Clay family members and descendants.

Clay Line: Genealogy

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Source Citation

The Clay Family Quarterly, The Clay Family Association, Vol. 1 No. 1, (January 1966): 8 pages; CFS Archive ID CFQ-1966-01.

Historical Context

This inaugural issue of The Clay Family Quarterly (January 1966) introduces the Clay Family Association and outlines its mission to collect, preserve, and share genealogical information about individuals bearing the Clay surname and their descendants. Key points include:

Purpose and Structure
1. Association Mission: Foster pride in the Clay family heritage through shared genealogical research.
2. Membership: Cooperative, non-profit, with no dues—only postage costs if needed. Participation is encouraged via submission of family information.
3. Clay Family Register: A growing database of over 2,000 Clays and descendants, dating back to 1443 AD, to be shared with interested members.

Content Highlights
1. Name Origins: Discussion of the Clay surname’s evolution, with possible Scottish roots and connections to the Stewarts of Appin clan.
2. Heraldry: Description of Clay family arms and crests, with guidance on tartan use.
3. Bibliography: Reviews and excerpts from works referencing the Clay family, notably the Genealogy of Joseph Peck and a chart of the Colonial Clays of Virginia.
4. Public Records: Includes:
– 1850 Texas Federal Census listings for Clays
– Marriage records from Lawrence County, Tennessee (1838–1923)
– Excerpts from Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Will Book II (Charles Clay Sr.’s will)
– Epitaphs and cemetery inscriptions from England
– Family Bible records (notably for Marquis de Lafayette Clay and relatives)
– Literary Contributions: Features a poem, “Reverie,” by Sue McMurry (née Susan Paralee Clay).

Participation and Requests
1. Call for Contributions: Readers are invited to submit genealogical forms, family records, and references to Clays in publications.
2. Queries and Feedback: The editor offers to answer genealogical questions and seeks input on the newsletter’s format and content.

8 pages.