20 generations of the ancestors of Paulus Aurelius Clay  
by June Shaputis

1.  Paulus Aurelius Clay b. 11 Oct 1807, Bedford Co., Va.,[1] occupation Episcopalian minister, m. 01 Dec 1837, in Presqu'isle, Chesterfield Co., Va, Mary Louise "Nannie""Sally" Watkins , b. 09 Sep 1820, ?"Presqu'isle", Chesterfield Co., Va., d. 16 Jul 1855, "Pettygrove", Forest, Bedford Co., Va, buried: plantation, Pettygrove now "Ivy Hill" Golf Course.  Paulus died 18 Sep 1880, Amherst Co. ?, Lynchburg ?, Va.,  ? Capt. CSA ?.  Wm and Mary Magazine Vol. 1, 4 series II; SOUTHERN CHURCHMEN (Epis.) 12/1/1837 Hunton Diary's part II 1881 p 115-117; Wyoming Eagle newspaper Apr 18, 1939; Wyo. State Historical Research Dept - Clay files; Campbell Chronicles & Family Sketches p. 393; VA Mag. of Hist & Bio Vol XXXI p 262-263; Laramie Co Library, Wyoming; St John's Marriage Register, Richmond, VA; Minister of Manchester Parish, Chesterfield co., VA; sold Ivy Hall ca 1857 & moved to Fredericksburg, ca 1860/61 moved to Richmond. Death date may be incorrect. Episc. Minister.

 Parents

 2.  Rev. Charles Green Clay b. 24 Dec 1745, Powhatan?, Va, occupation Episcopalian Minister, m. 27 Jun 1796, in Bedford Co., Va, Editha Landon Davies , b. 17 Apr 1777, ? St. Anne's Parish, Albermarle, Va, d. 03 Jul 1838, Bedford Co., Va, buried: "Pettygrove", now "Ivy Hill", Forest, Bedford, Va.  Rev. died 08 Feb 1820, Forest, Bedford, Va, buried: "Pettygrove", "Ivy Hill"near Forest Depot, Bedford, VA,  D.A.R. Patriot (P.S. VA.).  1820 will #5 p 171 Bedford co, VA clk of circut court, will dated 12 Nov 1819, proved Bedford co 27 Mar 1920; Dennis/Smith: Marriage Bonds - Bedford co., VA 1755-1800; Buford: Bedford co., VA Index of Wills 1754-1830; Campbell Chroni- cles and Family Sketches p. 393-396; Episcopalian minister of St Annes Parish 1769-1784; had sons throw rocks on grave for every sin they committed, pile is 12' high, 20' long; Lynchburg & Its Neighbors by Yancey p 37; The Clay Family;

 3.  Editha Landon Davies b. 17 Apr 1777, ? St. Anne's Parish, Albermarle, Va, d. 03 Jul 1838, Bedford Co., Va, buried: "Pettygrove", now "Ivy Hill", Forest, Bedford, Va.  Wurts: Magna Charta p. 2095. Her tombstone reads: "Editha Clay died 3rd June 1838 aged 61 years 47 days. This monument is erected to the memory of the Best of Mothers by her affectionate sons."

 Grand Parents

 4.  Rev. Charles Clay b. 31 Jan 1716, Powhatan co? Cumberland Co?, VA, occupation minister - DAR Patriot, m. 11 Nov 1741, in Va, Martha (Patsy) Green , b. 25 Nov 1719, Amelia Co., VA, d. 6 Sep 1793, Va,  11 children.  Rev. died 25 Feb 1789, Powhatan co., VA,  3rd child.  Wurts: Magna Charta vol 7 CLAY p 1960; The Order of the Founders & Patriots of America 1896  Order # 2513; Torrence: VA Wills & Administrations p. 85; DAR Magazine Jan 1981 p 22; Filson Publication # 14 "The Clay Family" p 77 Soldier in Rev. War, follower of General Bacon

 5.  Martha (Patsy) Green b. 25 Nov 1719, Amelia Co., VA, d. 6 Sep 1793, Va,  11 children.

 6.  * (DAR) Henry Landon Davies b. ca 1745, Gloucester co, Va, occupation Justice of Peace 1777, m. (1) 15 Jan 1767, Ann Clayton , d. 1785/86, Amherst or Bedford co., Va,  md her first cousin, m. (2) 11 Sep 1788, Lucy Whiting Clayton Manson .  * (DAR) died post 1795, Amherst or Bedford co., Va,  md his first cousin.  resided at "Pebbleton" near Lynchburg, Va; Wurts MAGNA CHARTA chapter 245 p. 2095 Boyle-Barrow;  OUR KIN, BEDFORD CO., VA. FAMILIES by Ackerly DAR Patriot - furnished supplies

 7.  Ann Clayton d. 1785/86, Amherst or Bedford co., Va,  md her first cousin.

 121.  Ann --- .

 

 Clay Family Place Newsletter

[1]  William & Mary Magazine Vol 1, 4 series II Southern Churchmen (Episcopal) 1 Dec 1837

[2]  Adventures of Purse and Person 1607-1625 3rd ed, p. 673 Tyler's Quarterly Historical & Genealogical Magazine # 10 1928-1929 p. 285 Tyler's Quarterly Historical & Genealogical Magazine #  8 p. 146

[3]  Encyclopedia of VA Biography 1915 Vol I pa 234 by Lynn G Tyler Genealogies of VA Families Vol II p. 815-819

[4]  "Our Kin" Bedford County, VA Families by Mary D. Ackerly p. 346-363 "Clayton" The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, First Families of America Vol 2

[5]  VA Mag. of History and Biog. Vol 68 p. 408-428; Vol 15 & Vol 17

[6]  Weis Magna Charta Sureties 1215 4th edition p. 147 Visitations of Kent 1619

[7]  VA Mag. of History and Biog. Vol 68 p. 408-428; Vol 15 & Vol 17

[8]  Virginia Gleanings In England, p. 346; Visitations of Kent 1619 pps 127, 167, 168; Robert Clutterbuck, History of Hertfordshire, Vol I p. 172 Filmer chart, Weis, The Magna Charta Sureties, 1215 p. 97; VA Mag of History & Biographys

[9]  Tyler's Virginia Biography

[10]  Tyler's Virginia Biography

[11]  Visitations of Kent, 1663-1668, p. 145; Visitations of Essex, Vol 1 & 2 Weis The Magna Carta Sureties, 1215 4th ed. p. 147

[12]  Our Kin p. 346-363 Wm & Mary College Quarterly Vol II # 4 April 1894, p. 236 Wallace's Historical Magazine Oct 1891

[13]  Our Kin p. 346-363 Wm & Mary College Quarterly Vol II # 4 April 1894, p. 236 Wallace's Historical Magazine Oct 1891

[14]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 chart #1712

[15]  New England Historical and Genealogical Register p. 286-287

[16]  DeBrett's 1990 Peerage and Baronetage p. 74 Visitations of Essex 1634 p. 508

[17]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart #1712

[18]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 1712

[19]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 1712, 2118

[20]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 1712, 2118

[21]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 1712, 2116

[22]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart #2116

[23]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 2116

[24]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 2500

[25]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 2500

[26]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 2500

[27]  Charlemagne, Alfred the Great and Other Ancestors by James T. Mitchell 1991 Chart # 2500

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