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POC-2012-01 – POC, 2012 Qtr 1, Vol. X Issue 1

Record Summary

Evidence Category:

Published Source

Record Type:

Newsletter

Individuals Mentioned:

Phyllis Alexander, Lindsey Apple, Mary Brock, Julia (Julie) Brock, John Bruce, Andrew Moore Clay, Caroli Clay, Charles Clay, Christopher Clay, Daniel Clay, David Clay, Dr. Henry Clay, Elizabeth Clay, John Clay, Legerd Clay, Mathew Clay, Mitchell Clay, Richard Clay, Robert Clay, Robert Young Clay, Samuel Clay, Thomas Clay, William Clay, Rachel (Povall) Clay, S. Douglas Cline, Connie Collins, Pat Dunford, Louise Root Godfrey, Richard Godfrey, Charles Peyton Glover, Mabel Glover, Catherine Nowlin Graves, Charles Herrick, Rita Henthorn Kirkpatrick, Jim Howk, Marcia Hovenden, Charles Knighton, Clarissa Rebecca Palmer, John Henry Palmer, Rebekah Palmer, Sophia Palmer, Linda Pittano, George Root, Shirley Wilcox, James Palmer, Burton Palmer

Repository:

lay Family Society Digital Archives

Archive Reference:

Folder: 01_Pieces_of_Clay/2007-2025

Summary

Focused on Nuts and Bolts Amid the Clay, 2012 Gathering (Independence, MO), Henry Clay Commemorative Medallion, Lindsey Apple Book – Charles Herrick President

Clay Line: Board

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Source Citation

Pieces of Clay, Clay Family Society, (Winter 2012): 4 pages; CFS Archive ID POC-2012-01.

Historical Context

Key genealogical findings from the Clay Family Society’s recent activities highlight several important developments:

1. Migration Patterns: The Society is focusing on the westward movement of the Clay family, particularly those who migrated through or settled in the Midwest.

Members are encouraged to share information about ancestors who traveled the Oregon and California Trails, reflecting the family’s role in 19th-century American expansion.

2. Research Resources: The Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, Missouri, is emphasized as a major resource, offering access to extensive genealogical records. The Society also promotes the use of land records and oral histories to trace family lines and preserve stories.

3. Notable Publications: Lindsey Apple, a historian and Society officer, published a book examining the legacy of Henry Clay and the family’s struggles with issues such as depression, alcoholism, and financial hardship after the Civil War. This work provides insight into the personal and social challenges faced by the Clay family across generations.

4. Archival Collections: The Robert Young Clay Papers, now available at the Library of Virginia, represent a significant collection for researchers, containing documents spanning from 1789 to 2010. These papers offer valuable genealogical and historical information about the Clay family and related lines.

5. Community Engagement: The Society encourages members to contribute family histories, participate in oral history projects, and share traditional recipes, fostering a collaborative approach to genealogical research.