Catherine Clay1
F, #96119, b. 1827, d. circa 1860
Birth* | Catherine Clay was born in 1827 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .2 |
| She was the daughter of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.1 |
Baptism | Catherine Clay was baptized on 8 July 1827 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 .1 |
Marriage* | She married James Denis Craig on 8 February 1855, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island . James Craig (B) Catherine Clay (S) Date of Celebration, 8 February 1855, by license Witnesses: John Clay and Donald Gordon Married by Rev. Robert S. Patterson Recorded 24 March 1855.3,2 |
Death* | Catherine Clay died circa 1860, in Prince Edward Island .2 |
Citations
- [S3126] Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records Records, Baptismal Record, Record Book 1, Page 2, (1827). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay.
- [S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
- [S3926] Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, MNI #5, p. 432 , 24 March 1855). Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, Pg. 432.
- [S13942] Baptismal Record, Mary Craig, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 77, (2 November 1858). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
Donald Reid Clay1,2
M, #112257, b. 10 April 1930, d. 22 June 2001

Donald Reid Clay (1930-2001), 1982. Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name-Com | Donald Reid Clay is commonly known as Donald Clay.3 |
Birth* | He was born on 10 April 1930 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
| He was the son of Harvey Reid Clay and Genevieve Malcuit.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Donald Reid Clay was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1940 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a son, in 203 Oxford St., Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 41) are his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 34), their children Donald (age 9) and Judith (age 4).4 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Donald Clay was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1950 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a son, in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 51) were his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 44), their son Donald (age 19) and daughter Judith (age 14). Harvey was an estimator for a structural steel company. Genevieve was a secretary for an electrical distributor. Donald worked in a retail department store.3 |
Milit-Serv* | Donald Reid Clay served in the military in the U.S. Air Force in Korea .1 |
ResidenceLast* | The former residence of Donald Reid Clay was in 36 Set Point, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, U.S.A. .1 |
Death* | He died on 22 June 2001, at age 71, in Fletcher Allen Healthcare MCHV Campus, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S14764] Certificate of Death, Donald R. Clay entry. Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, Vermont; Box Number 02594, Roll Number S-40894, Archive Number PR-02685-02686.Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Death.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S17434] 1950 United States Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey R. Clay, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 333. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S14765] 1940 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll M-t0627-00538, Page 6B, Enumeration District 10-154. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
Donald Roberts Clay1
M, #89879, b. 22 January 1921, d. 2 June 1989
Citations
- [S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.
Edith Ellen Clay1
F, #99820, b. 20 October 1888, d. 1962
Name-Com | Edith Ellen Clay is commonly known as Edith Clay.2,3 |
Birth* | She was born on 20 October 1888 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, U.S.A. .4 |
| She was the daughter of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Fulton John Clay, as a daughter, in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Fulton Johnston Clay, as a daughter, in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.3 |
Marriage* | Edith Ellen Clay married Laurence Leavitt Brown, son of Gus H. Brown and Mary Louise Marney, on 2 July 1910, in 505 Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, U.S.A. .5,6 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Laurence Leavitt Brown, as his wife, in 4726 18th N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Laurence Brown (age 37) were his wife, Edith Clay (age 30), their children, Laurence (age 8) & Robert (age 6), Laurence's mother Mary (age 59) and step-father, George Sharpe (age 52). Laurence was a salesman for an electric company. George was a mechanical engineer for a coal corporation.7 |
Census HeadHousehold* | Edith Ellen Clay was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1930 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Edith Brown (age 43), now widowed, and her sons Marney (age 17) and Robert (age 16). Edith was a stenographer for an automotive company.8 |
Census HeadHousehold | She was head of the household in the census of 19 April 1940 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Edith Brown (age 51), and her sons Marney (age 27) and Robert (age 25). Edith was a stenographer for an automotive company, Marney was a salmon salesman, Robert was a bookkeeper for a hardware company..9 |
Death* | She died in 1962, in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. .10 |
Citations
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13911] 1900 US Census, Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, household #254 of Fulton John Clay, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, household #30 of Fulton John Clay, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17431] South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1918, Edith Ellen Clay entry, transcription State File Number 521140, Pierre, South Dakota, U.S.A.
- [S13934] Laurence Leavitt Brown & Edith Ellen Clay marriage, 2 July 1910, Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com. Washington, Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Church Records, 1870-1947, Sandpoint, St. Agnes Episcopal Church.
- [S17422] Miss Edith Clay Becomes Bride of Laurence Brown in Romantic Wedding, Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington, published 6 July 1910, Page 10. Hereinafter cited as Spokane Chronicle.
- [S13932] 1920 Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household #116 of Laurence L. Brown, 6 January 1920, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll T625_1925, Page 6A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17420] 1930 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Edith C. Brown, 3 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Film: 2342229, Page 4A, Record ID: 6224::112116790. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17421] 1940 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Edith C. Brown, 19 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-04376, Page 17B, Record ID: 2442::64099400. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Elizabeth Anna Clay1
F, #96936, b. 19 September 1866, d. 30 October 1927
Birth* | Elizabeth Anna Clay was born on 19 September 1866; her baptism record shows her age as "2 months".1,2 |
| She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.1 |
Baptism | Elizabeth Anna Clay was baptized on 25 November 1866 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 .1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.3  |
Name-Com | Elizabeth Anna Clay is commonly known as Elizabeth Clay, in 1881.3 |
Name-Com | She is commonly known as Bessie Clay, in 1891.4 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.4  |
(sister-in-law) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Anna Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 June 1911 in the household of William Scott Beairsto, as a sister-in-law, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada ; Enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 |
Death* | Elizabeth Anna Clay died on 30 October 1927, at age 61, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada ; she never married.2 |
Citations
- [S3773] Baptism Record, digital copy of original record, Elizabeth Anna Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 29. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207 of John Clay, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll C-13162, page 47. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94 of John Clay, 15 April, 1891, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll T-6382, page 23. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13916] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #79 of W.S. Beairsto, 9 June 1911, digital copy of original document, LAC Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ellen Charlotte Clay1
F, #96937, b. 12 February 1860, d. 12 May 1927

Ellen Charlotte Clay (1860-1927). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.
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Name-Com | Ellen Charlotte Clay is commonly known as Ellen Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 12 February 1860 in Prince Edward Island .3 |
| She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.1 |
Baptism | Ellen Charlotte Clay was baptized on 17 June 1860 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 ; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Allan Fraser.1 |
Marriage* | She married Capt. James H. Walsh, son of Capt. James Walsh Sr., on 26 May 1880 in Prince Edward Island, Canada ; they were married by license. James was a bachelor, Ellen a spinster. Witnesses were her brother Alexander Clay & Minnie Walsh.4,2 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (30) was his wife Ellen Charlotte Clay (age 21). He was a Master Mariner. He was Methodist, she was Presbyterian.5  |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ellen (age 25), children Frank (age 8), Florence (age 6), Jennie (age 4) and Harold (age 2). James was a Master Mariner. James was a Secularist, the rest of the family religion was Presbyterian.6  |
Name-Com | Ellen Charlotte Clay is commonly known as Helen, in 1897.7 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (age 50) were his wife Ellen (age 41), children Frank (age 18), Florence (age 16), Jennie (age 14), Harold, (age 13) and Grace (age 7). James was a Master Mariner, Frank a student. James was a Methodist, the rest of the family Presbyterian.3 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 8 June 1911 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (age 62) were his wife Ellen (age 51), children Harold (age 22), John (age 9), Florence (age 26), Jennie (age 24) and Grace (age 18). James was a sail maker, Harold a salesman, Florence a stenographer, Jennie was training to become a nurse and Grace a book keeper. The family religion was Presbyterian.8  |
Census HeadHousehold* | Ellen Charlotte Clay was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Ellen (Clay) Walsh (age 60), now widowed, was living alone. She was recorded as having no occupation. She was a Presbyterian.9 |
Death* | She died on 12 May 1927, at age 67, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada .10,2 |
(Interred) Burial | She was buried in the plot of John Clay Jr., in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40487,-63.77715 . Square obelisk. Inscription: In memory of / Jane T. Cousins / Beloved wife of / John Clay / Died / Sept. 8, 1899. / AEt. 67 yrs. / Asleep in Jesus. Left: In memory of / John Clay / Died / Nov. 22, 1900. / AEt. 71 y'rs. / "Blessed Sleep". Right: In Loving / Memory of / Capt. James H. Walsh / Drowned / Dec. 13, 1919. / Aged 70 Years. / Also His Wife / Ellen / 1860 - 1927. Back: In Loving / Memory of / Grace Brundage / Daughter of / Capt. James Walsh / and Ellen Clay.2
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Citations
- [S3774] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Ellen Charlotte Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S3771] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside. Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
- [S6297] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #114 of James H. Walsh, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC microfilm Page 12, Line 49. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13943] Marriage Registration, James H. Walsh & Ellen C. Clay, , 26 May 1880, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888; FHL microfilm 1630095, Digital Folder Number 4146270, Image Number 170.
- [S6296] 1881 Canada Census, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, household #227 of James H. Walsh, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Microfilm C-13162, Page 52, Line 22. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6301] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #31 of James H. Walsh, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll T-6382, Page 8, Line 1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6294] Baptism Record, digital copy of original record, Grace Helen Walsh, Presbyterian Church Records, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 146-147. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S6300] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #76 of James H. Walsh, 8 & 9 June, 1911, digital copy of original microfilm document, Page 7, Line 40. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13906] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #110 of Ellen (Clay) Walsh, digital copy of original microfilm document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Page 10. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), Nova Scotia Death Registration 1927, Book Number 123, Page 382.
- [S13953] Retired S'side Store Salesman, Hal Walsh, Dies, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 30 September 1969, Page 3, Column 6. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S6295] Baptism Record - John Clay Walsh, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 154-155. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - John Clay Walsh.
Evelyn Marie Clay1
F, #111243, b. 28 December 1926
Name-Com | Evelyn Marie Clay is commonly known as Evelyn Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 28 December 1926 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. .3 |
| She was the daughter of Russell Warren Clay and Marie Altenberg Miller.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Evelyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Russell Warren Clay, as a daughter, in 6004 6th Ave. N.W., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 33) were his wife Marie Miller (age 32), their children, Warren (age 8) and Evelyn (age 3). Warren had his own business as a painting contractor.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Evelyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 April 1940 in the household of Russell Warren Clay, as a daughter, in 6006 6th Ave N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 44) were his wife Marie Miller (age 44), their children, Warren (age 18) and Evelyn (age 13). Warren had his own construction business.4 |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), Marilyn Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #4751.
- [S13936] 1930 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 4 April 1940, digital image, FHL Roll 2342226, Page 5A. Enumeration district 0020. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), M.C. Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #4751.
- [S13937] 1940 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 12 April 1940, digital image, NARA Roll m-t0627-04375, Page 9B. Enumeration district 40-52. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
Florence Mary Minto Clay1,2
F, #111225, b. 25 August 1899, d. 19 March 1968

Florence Mary Minto Clay (1899-1963). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.
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Name-Com | Florence Mary Minto Clay is commonly known as Florence Clay.3 |
Birth* | She was born on 25 August 1899 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ; she never married.3,4 |
| She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Florence Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Florence Mary Minto Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
Name-Com | Florence Mary Minto Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay, in 1921.5 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 |
Death* | Florence Mary Minto Clay died on 19 March 1968, at age 68, in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ; she never married.4 |
Burial* | She was buried on 21 March 1968 in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .4 |
Citations
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, household #151 of William Leslie Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
Rev. Fred Clay1
M, #67873, b. 1865, d. 1932
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S11959] Cemetery Transcript, Crapaud People's, transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
- [S12641] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Angus Brien family plot, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2017.
Fulton Johnston Clay1
M, #96938, b. November 1861, d. 1 January 1928
Name Variation | Fulton Johnston Clay is also known as Fulton John Clay.2 |
Name-Com | He is commonly known as Fulton Clay.3 |
Birth* | He was born in November 1861 in Prince Edward Island, Canada .2 |
| He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.1 |
Baptism | Fulton Johnston Clay was baptized on 3 August 1862 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 .1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a son, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.3  |
(First) Marriage* | Fulton Johnston Clay married first Evelyn Lea Laird on 26 October 1887 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . There were four children from this marriage, of whom two survived.4 |
Naturalization* | Fulton Johnston Clay was naturalized in 1893.5 |
Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 12 June 1900 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.2 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 16 April 1910 in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.6 |
(Second) Marriage* | He married second Hettie Benson Culver on 11 December 1915 in Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. .7 |
Census HeadHousehold | Fulton Johnston Clay was head of the household in the census of 3 January 1920 in West Fifteenth Ave., Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton (age 58) were his second wife, Hettie Culver (age 59), her widowed daughter, Alice Ball (age 41) from a previous marriage, her daughter Claire (age 20) and son John (age 14). Fulton was a department manager in a retail store, Hettie was a dressmaker for a private family, Claire was a teacher in a public school.5 |
Death* | He died on 1 January 1928, at age 66, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. .4 |
Burial* | He was buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. ; Main Tombstone: Inscription: CLAY
Flatstone Inscription: Fulton / 1860 - 1928
Flatstone Inscription: Evelyn / 1860 - 1913.8
 Cemetery marker, Fulton Clay (1861-1928), his wife Evelyn Laird (1861-1913). Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. Photo courtesy of Barbie Gant, findagrave.com.  Flatstone, Fulton Clay. |
Citations
- [S3775] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Fulton Johnston Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 26.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S13911] 1900 US Census, Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, household #254 of Fulton John Clay, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207 of John Clay, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll C-13162, page 47. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S15109] 1920 US Census, Spokane, Washington, household of Fulton J. Clay, 3 January 1920, digital copy of original document, National Archives and Records Administration, Microfilm T625_1941, Page 2B, Enumeration District 176. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, household #30 of Fulton John Clay, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13912] Cemetery Marker, Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.. Fulton Clay, tombstone inscription & photograph; Memorial ID 54144192 documented by findagrave.com.
Gwendolyn Howatt Clay1
F, #108502, b. 5 August 1902, d. 14 January 1985

Gwendolyn Howatt Clay (1902-1985). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.
Name-Com | Gwendolyn Howatt Clay is commonly known as Gwendolyn Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 5 August 1902 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada ; she never married.3 |
| She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
Group Photo* | She was included in a group photograph, December 1906.1 Siblings Merrill (1896-1969), Gwendolyn (1902-1985) and Harvey Clay (1899-1961). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair. Photograph by Picasa |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Gwendolyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Methodist.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Gwendolyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 62) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 59), their children, Merrill (age 24) and Gwendolyn (age 18). The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Death* | Gwendolyn Howatt Clay died on 14 January 1985, at age 82, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .1 |
Burial* | She was buried in May 1985 in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada .3 |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #194 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13905] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #111 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47, Page Number 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Harvey Reid Clay1
M, #111220, b. 14 February 1899, d. 12 June 1961
Name-Com | Harvey Reid Clay is commonly known as Harvey Clay.2 |
Birth* | He was born on 14 February 1899 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada .1 |
| He was the son of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Harvey Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
Group Photo* | He was included in a group photograph, December 1906.3
 Siblings Merrill (1896-1969), Gwendolyn (1902-1985) and Harvey Clay (1899-1961). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair. Photograph by Picasa |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Harvey Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Methodist.4 |
Census* | Harvey Reid Clay appeared on the census of 1921 in South St., New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Harvey was single, living in the household of Gilman Reid. His occupation was recorded as clerk, and religion as Presbyterian.5 |
Marriage* | He married Genevieve Malcuit on 1 July 1929, in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, U.S.A. .6 |
Census HeadHousehold | Harvey Reid Clay was head of the household in the census of 17 April 1930 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 31) was his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 24). Harvey was a clerk for a structural engineering company.7 |
Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 8 April 1940 in 203 Oxford St., Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 41) are his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 34), their children Donald (age 9) and Judith (age 4).8 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 7 April 1950 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 51) were his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 44), their son Donald (age 19) and daughter Judith (age 14). Harvey was an estimator for a structural steel company. Genevieve was a secretary for an electrical distributor. Donald worked in a retail department store.9 |
Death* | He died on 12 June 1961, at age 62, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
Burial* | He was buried on 14 June 1961 in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #66 of Alex. A. Clay, April 1901, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #194 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14767] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household of Gilman Reid, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14763] Harvey R. Clay & Genevieve V. Malcuit, (21 December 1929), Marriage Index, New York State, New York State Marriage Index 1881-1967. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Index.
- [S14766] 1930 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 2340000, Page 14B, Enumeration District 0073. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S14765] 1940 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll M-t0627-00538, Page 6B, Enumeration District 10-154. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17434] 1950 United States Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey R. Clay, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 333. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S14764] Certificate of Death, Donald R. Clay entry. Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, Vermont; Box Number 02594, Roll Number S-40894, Archive Number PR-02685-02686.Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Death.
Hazel Jean Clay1
F, #111217, b. 13 March 1892, d. 17 February 1975

Hazel Jean (Clay) Topper (1892-1975). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
Name-Com | Hazel Jean Clay is commonly known as Hazel Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 13 March 1892 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . The informant for this Registration of Birth Registration was her mother, dated 27 March 1948, in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia.3 |
| She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Hazel Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Hazel Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Methodist.4 |
Marriage* | Hazel Jean Clay married Raymond Smith Topper, son of John Topper and Marcella Henrietta Whittington, on 9 October 1916, in the Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . They were married by license. Raymond was 28 years old, a bachelor, draftsman, Methodist, living in New Glasgow. Hazel was 24 years old, a spinster, Presbyterian, living in New Glasgow.5 |
Census HeadHousehold* | Hazel Jean Clay was head of the household in the census of 14 April 1950 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Hazel (age 58) was widowed at this time, and living alone.6 |
Death* | She died on 17 February 1975, at age 82, in 56 Brace Road, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
Burial* | She was buried on 20 February 1975 in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, U.S.A. ; Inscription Front: Hazel Clay Topper / March 13, 1892 / February 17, 1975.1,7
-topper.jpg) Marker, Hazel Jean (Clay) Topper (1892-1975). Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, U.S.A. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com. |
Citations
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #66 of Alex. A. Clay, April 1901, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14759] Application for Birth registration, Hazel Jean Clay, digital copy of original document File Number 990302 (filed 27 March 1948), Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- [S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #194 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14760] Marriage Registration, Raymond Smith Topper & Hazel Jean Clay, , Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Births, Marriages, Deaths; Registration Year 1916, Book 1833, Page 178, Number 276.
- [S17435] 1950 United States Federal Census, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Hazel Jean Topper, 14 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3571. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S16534] Burial Record, Hazel Jean (Clay) Topper, findagrave.com Memorial #106691697. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record, Hazel Jean (Clay) Topper.
Helen Amelia Clay1
F, #111224, b. 25 September 1894, d. 3 January 1957

Helen Amelia (Clay) Ellis (1894-1957). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
Name-Com | Helen Amelia Clay is commonly known as Helen Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 25 September 1894 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .2,3 |
| She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Helen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Helen Amelia Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Helen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Marriage* | Helen Amelia Clay married William Sturgis Ellis on 25 June 1924, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .3 |
Death* | Helen Amelia Clay died on 3 January 1957, at age 62, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .3 |
Burial* | She was buried in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .3 |
Citations
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, household #151 of William Leslie Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). , From Victoria Daily Colonist, 4 January 1957, page 16. Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
John Clay Jr.1
M, #95625, b. 1829, d. 22 November 1900

John Clay (1829-1900). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Birth* | John Clay Jr. was born in 1829 in Lot 19, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.1 |
Marriage* | John Clay Jr. married Jane Townsend Cousins, daughter of John Cousins and Ellen Montgomery, on 11 March 1856, in French River, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .1 |
AltMarrDate | An alternate marriage date is on 1 March 1856. |
Census HeadHousehold* | John Clay Jr. was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Alexander, Fulton, William, Elizabeth, Mary and Caroline, and a lodger, Alexander Anderson. |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 15 April 1891 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.3 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Bessie/Elizabeth, Nettie/Mary Anetta and Carrie/Caroline, Jane's brother John Cousins, and three unrelated lodgers. |
Death* | He died on 22 November 1900, in Conway, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40487,-63.77715 . Square obelisk. Inscription: In memory of / Jane T. Cousins / Beloved wife of / John Clay / Died / Sept. 8, 1899. / AEt. 67 yrs. / Asleep in Jesus. Left: In memory of / John Clay / Died / Nov. 22, 1900. / AEt. 71 y'rs. / "Blessed Sleep". Right: In Loving / Memory of / Capt. James H. Walsh / Drowned / Dec. 13, 1919. / Aged 70 Years. / Also His Wife / Ellen / 1860 - 1927. Back: In Loving / Memory of / Grace Brundage / Daughter of / Capt. James Walsh / and Ellen Clay.4
 Tombstone for John Clay ( (1829-1900) and Jane Townsend Cousins (1832-1899). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail.  Right inscription detail.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S2540] Descendants of William Glover, M. C. Adair, Extracted from computer files.
- [S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207 of John Clay, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll C-13162, page 47. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94 of John Clay, 15 April, 1891, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll T-6382, page 23. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S3771] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside. Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
- [S3774] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Ellen Charlotte Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S3775] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Fulton Johnston Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 26.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S3777] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, William Leslie Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 27.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S3773] Baptism Record, digital copy of original record, Elizabeth Anna Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 29. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S3776] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Mary Elisa Anetta Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 31. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S3788] Karin Allan & Dave Hunter, online http://www.islandregister.com/beairsto.html. (The Island Register web site).
John Leitch Clay1
M, #111223, b. 26 April 1893, d. 22 January 1951

John Leitch Clay (1893-1951). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name Variation | John Leitch Clay is also known as Jack Leitch Clay.3 |
Birth* | He was born on 26 April 1893 in Northwest Territories, Canada .2 |
| He was the son of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.2 |
Alt-BirthPlace | An alternate birth place is in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada .1 |
Name-Com | John Leitch Clay is commonly known as John Clay, in 1901.2 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Clay, as a son, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | John Leitch Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Clay, as a son, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | John Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Clay, as a son, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Marriage* | John Leitch Clay married Lauretta Maud Blake on 22 December 1942, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Death* | John Leitch Clay died on 22 January 1951, at age 57, in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried on 5 January 1957 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, household #151 of William Leslie Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
John Clay Sr.1
M, #95623, b. circa 1795, d. 12 August 1831
Birth* | John Clay Sr. was born circa 1795 in Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland .1 |
| He was the son of Robert Clay and Helen Holms.2 |
Baptism | John Clay Sr. was baptized on 23 July 1798 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland .3 |
(Groom) Marriage* | He married Mary Glover, daughter of William Glover and Sarah Walker, on 26 December 1821 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .1 |
Will* | John Clay Sr. left a will on 8 August 1831 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island ; "Will of John Clay of New Annan, Millwright. Estate File Will C-65. Two documents (two copies of the Will). Liber 2, Folio 183 (PARO). Will. Being "very sick and weak of body". To my wife Mary, all of my real and personal property for the remainder of her life, to support her and my children. At her decease, the distribution of my Estate is at the discretion of my Executors. I appoint William Glover, Adam Glover and John Borthwick, all of Prince County as Executors, and give each one shilling, as compensation for the positions. Dated 8 Aug. 1831. Signed John Clay. Witnessed by James McMurdo, William McMurdo, Jas. Neil. Presented for probate by William Glover, Adam Glover, and John Borthwick, Executors. Proved on the oath of William McMurdo on 14 Dec. 1831 before R. Hodgson."4 |
Death* | He died on 12 August 1831, in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36197,-63.72567 . White marble ballast stone. Inscription: John Clay / born at Dalswington (sic) / Dumfrieshire / Scotland / Died / Aug. 12, 1831 / In the 36 y'r of his age / - /.5
 Tombstone, John Clay (c1795-1831), North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S2540] Descendants of William Glover, M. C. Adair, Extracted from computer files.
- [S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S15191] Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records, 1786-1850, compiled by Linda Jean Nicholson, compiler, (Borden-Carleton, Prince County: printed by Transcontinental Prince Edward Island (formerly Williams & Crue), 2004). Hereinafter cited as Early P.E.I. Probate Records, 1786-1850.
- [S2634] Cemetery marker for John Clay (1795-1831). John Clay (1795-1831), Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 27 July 2007.
- [S2636] Cemetery marker, North Bedeque Cemetery. William J. Clay, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker, 27 July 2007.
- [S3126] Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records Records, Baptismal Record, Record Book 1, Page 2, (1827). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay.
Judith Morgan Clay1
F, #112258, b. 23 June 1935, d. 21 September 2014
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Judith Morgan (Clay) deRonge (c1936-2014). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name-Com | Judith Morgan Clay is commonly known as Judith Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 23 June 1935 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
| She was the daughter of Harvey Reid Clay and Genevieve Malcuit.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Judith Morgan Clay was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1940 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a daughter, in 203 Oxford St., Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 41) are his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 34), their children Donald (age 9) and Judith (age 4).2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Judith Clay was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1950 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a daughter, in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 51) were his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 44), their son Donald (age 19) and daughter Judith (age 14). Harvey was an estimator for a structural steel company. Genevieve was a secretary for an electrical distributor. Donald worked in a retail department store.3 |
Death* | Judith Morgan Clay died on 21 September 2014, at age 79, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S14765] 1940 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll M-t0627-00538, Page 6B, Enumeration District 10-154. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17434] 1950 United States Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey R. Clay, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 333. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
Kathleen Mabel Clay1,2
F, #111226, b. 3 March 1904, d. 14 March 1993

Kathleen Mabel Clay (1905-1993). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name-Com | Kathleen Mabel Clay is commonly known as Kathleen Clay.3 |
Birth* | She was born on 3 March 1904 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .2 |
| She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.1 |
Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is in March 1905 in British Columbia, Canada .1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Kathleen Mabel Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Kathleen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
Death* | Kathleen Mabel Clay died on 14 March 1993, at age 89, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ; she never married.2 |
Burial* | She was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .2 |
Citations
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
Leslie Clay1
M, #111219, b. 25 April 1894, d. 28 April 1894
Citations
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
Leslie Dawson Clay1
M, #112276, b. 18 October 1896, d. 31 October 1898
Citations
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
Margaret Jean Clay1
F, #111222, b. 30 September 1891, d. 17 April 1982

Margaret Jean Clay (1891-1982). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name-Com | Margaret Jean Clay is commonly known as Margaret Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 30 September 1891 in Northwest Territories, Canada ; the 1911 census recorded her birth year as 1892.2 |
| She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.2 |
Alt-BirthPlace | An alternate birth place is in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (the Territories), Canada .3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Margaret Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Margaret Jean Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Margaret Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Clay, as a daughter, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Death* | Margaret Jean Clay died on 17 April 1982, at age 90, in St. Mary's Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ; she never married.3 |
Burial* | She was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .3 |
Citations
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, household #151 of William Leslie Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
Mary Elisa Anetta Clay1
F, #96939, b. 10 October 1869, d. 13 February 1941
Birth* | Mary Elisa Anetta Clay was born on 10 October 1869 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island ; her baptism record shows her age as "4 months".1 |
| She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.1 |
Baptism | Mary Elisa Anetta Clay was baptized on 13 February 1870 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 .1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.2  |
Name-Com | Mary Elisa Anetta Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay, in 1881.2 |
Name-Com | She is commonly known as Nettie Clay, in 1891.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.3  |
Marriage* | Annetta Clay married Donald Johnstone, son of David Johnstone and Elizabeth Montgomery, on 2 November 1894, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . "At the home of the bride’s parents, on Tuesday morning, the 2nd inst., by Rev. E. M. Dill, Miss Annetta Clay, daughter of Deputy Sheriff Clay, to Mr. D. Montgomery Johnston, of Long River." [Island Farmer Oct 4, 1894; [Mr. D.M.] Summerside Journal Oct 3, 1894]. "At the residence of the bride’s father, Oct. 2nd, by Rev. F. M. Dill, B. D., Mr. Donald M. Johnstone, of Long River, to Miss Hettie, daughter of Mr. John Clay, Summerside."4 [The Watchman Oct 11, 1894; Island Guardian Oct 11, 1894] |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Nettie Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Donald Johnstone, as his wife, in Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with Donald (age 31) were his wife Nettie (age 31), children Helen (age 4), Florence (age 2) & Jean (age 11 months), sister Ella (age 24) and mother Elizabeth (age 64). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.5  |
Name-Com | Mary Elisa Anetta Clay is commonly known as Annetta, in 1911.6 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 15 June 1911 in the household of Donald Johnstone, as his wife, in Lot 20, Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Donald Johnstone (age 41) were his wife, Annetta Clay (age 41), their children, David (age 5), Helen (age 14), Florence (age 13), Jane (age 11), Amy (age 9), Marion (age 7) & Mary (age 11 months) and Donald's mother Elizabeth (age 74). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.6 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Annetta Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Donald Johnstone, as his wife, in Lot 20, Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Donald Johnstone (age 52) were his wife, Annetta Clay (age 57), their children, Helen (age 24), Florence (age 23), Jean (age 26), Amy (age 19), Marion (age 17), David (age 15) & Mary (age 10) and Donald's mother Elizabeth (age 86). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.7 |
Death* | Mary Elisa Anetta Clay died on 13 February 1941, at age 71, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada .8 |
Citations
- [S3776] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, Mary Elisa Anetta Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 31. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207 of John Clay, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll C-13162, page 47. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94 of John Clay, 15 April, 1891, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll T-6382, page 23. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
- [S5806] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household 119 of Donald Johnstone, digital copy of original microfilm document, Page 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13914] 1911 Canada Census, Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household #68 of Donald M. Johnson (Johnstone), 15 June 1911, digital copy of original document, LAC Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13915] 1921 Canada Census, Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household #64 of Donald M. Johnson (Johnstone), digital copy of original document, Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Mary J. Clay1
F, #96410, b. 13 February 1831, d. 11 April 1907
Birth* | Mary J. Clay was born on 13 February 1831 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island ; the 1901 census recorded her birth date as 10 November 1828.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.1 |
(First) Marriage* | Mary J. Clay married first John Scott.2 |
(Second) Marriage* | Mary J. Clay married second William Robinson, son of William Robinson and Martha Loe, on 29 January 1854 in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J. Clay was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Robinson, as his wife, in Parish of Dalhousie, Restigouche County, New Brunswick . Enumerated in the household of William Robinson (age 41) were his wife, Mary Clay (age 38), their children, George (age 7), Paul (age 5), Eleanor (age 2) and William (age 8 months). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J. Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1871 in the household of William Robinson, as his wife, in Dalhousie, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William (age 50) were his wife, Mary Clay (age 39), their children, George (age 16), Paul (age 14), Mary (age 12), William (age 10), Adam (age 8), Martha (age 5), Emma (age 3), John (age 9 months) and Asher (age 9 months). William and George were farmers. William was Anglican, while Mary and the children were Presbyterian.4 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J. Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Robinson, as his wife, in Dover, Kent County, Ontario, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Robinson (age 60) were his wife, Mary Clay (age 49), their children, John (age 10), Asher (age 10), William (age 20) and Martha (age 15). William was a labourer. William was Anglican, while Mary and their children were Presbyterian. They lived in the adjacent household to their son Paul and his wife.5 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J. Clay was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1891 in the household of William Robinson, as his wife, in Dover, Kent County, Ontario, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Robinson (age 69) were his wife, Mary Clay (age 60), their children, Asher (age 20) and John (age 20). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. William, Asher and John were farmers. The family religion was Anglican, except Mary, who was Methodist.6 |
(Mother) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J. Clay appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Cavill Scott, as mother, in Harwich, Kent County, Ontario, Canada . Enumerated in the household of George Scott (age 46) were his wife, Elva Halstead (age 41), their children, George (age 13), Morley (age 12), Wilfred (age 9), James (age 8), Hubert (age 6), Calton (age 4) & Walter (age 2), and George's mother, Mary Clay (age 72). George was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.7 |
Death* | Mary J. Clay died on 11 April 1907, at age 76, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.A. .1 |
Burial* | She was buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.A. .8 |
Citations
- [S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S15343] Household of William Robinson, digital copy of original document, National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository LAC Roll C-1004.
- [S15250] Household #48 of William Robinson, April 1871 digital copy of original microfilm document, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada LAC Microfilm Reel C-10386, Page 15.
- [S15359] 1881 Canada Census, Dover, Kent County, Ontario, household #257 of William Robinson, digital copy of original document, LAC Microfilm reel C-13279, Page 58. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S15345] Of William Robinson Household #16, 7 April 1891 digital copy of original document, National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario., unknown repository Enumeration District 79; Roll T-6346.
- [S15342] 1901 Canada Census, Harwich Township, Kent County, Ontario, household #30 of George C. Scott, digital copy of original document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S15213] Burial Record ~ Mary (Clay) Robinson, findagrave.com, Memorial ID #19984615. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.
Mary Jane Clay1
F, #111302, b. 29 May 1855, d. 29 March 1876
Name-Com | Mary Jane Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 29 May 1855 in Prince Edward Island .1 |
| She was the daughter of Adam Nathan Clay and Catherine Carruthers.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Clay was enumerated on the census of 30 June 1870 in the household of Adam Nathan Clay, as a daughter, in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Adam Clay (age 45) were his wife, Catherine Carruthers (age 51) and their daughter Mary (age 15).2 |
Death* | Mary Jane Clay died on 29 March 1876, at age 20, in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. ; "At East Boston, on the 25th ult., of consumption, Mary Jane, only child of Adam and Catherine Clay, formerly of P.E.I. in the 21st [poss] year of her age....3 " [Argus May 9, 1876; The Weekly or Semi-Weekly Patriot May 12, 1876; The (Charlottetown) Examiner May 8, 1876] |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13958] 1870 U.S. Census Records, East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of Adam Clay, 30 June 1870, digital copy of original document, Family History Library Film 552139. NARA Roll M593_640. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
- [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
Merrill Allan Clay1
M, #95630, b. 1 August 1896, d. 26 July 1969

Merrill Allan Clay (1896-1969), World War I photo. Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Merrill Allan Clay (1896-1969), during World War II as Lieutenant Colonel , No. 7 Company, Canadian Dental Corps, District Dental Officer, Saint John, New Brunswick. Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.
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Name-Com | Merrill Allan Clay is commonly known as Merrill Clay.2 |
Birth* | He was born on 1 August 1896 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada .3 |
| He was the son of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Merrill Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
Group Photo* | He was included in a group photograph, December 1906.4 Siblings Merrill (1896-1969), Gwendolyn (1902-1985) and Harvey Clay (1899-1961). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair. Photograph by Picasa |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Merrill Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Methodist.5 |
Milit-Beg* | Merrill Allan Clay began military service on 16 June 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; he enlisted in the 1st Canadian Division Signal Company, and served in France. His pay was $16 monthly. He arrived in England on 20 November, 1916, taken on strength the next day and given the rank of Acting Lance Corporal. He requested to be reverted to the ranks on proceeding overseas. On 30 November 1917 he was diagnosed in hospital with an ulcer of the cornea. On 8 December 1917 he returned to his unit, but was declared to have defective vision. He was granted 14 days leave to the U.K. He was awarded a Good Conduct Badge on 13 July 1918. He returned to Canada on 19 March 1919 on the vessel Olympic, arriving in Halifax 21 April 1919.3 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 62) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 59), their children, Merrill (age 24) and Gwendolyn (age 18). The family religion was Presbyterian.6 |
Graduation* | Merrill Allan Clay graduated in 1923 from School of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ; he graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery.7 |
Marriage* | He married Mary Cecelia Kelly Holmes on 6 June 1932, in Mulgrave, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada .1 |
Milit-Beg | Merrill Allan Clay began military service on 11 November 1939 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada ; he joined 7th Company, Canadian Dental Corps, with the rank of Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain 17 February 1940, and confirmed in the rank of Major as of 5 October 1941. He was further promoted to Lt. Col. 15 April 1943. From 13 October 1943 he served with No. 31, C.D.C., military District 11, Vancouver, to command that company. On 22 May 1944 he was assigned to 30th Company, C.D.C. at Winnipeg, as Commanding Officer. On 17 April 1945 he was posted to National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa.7 |
Death* | He died on 26 July 1969, at age 72, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried on 29 July 1969 in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .8 |
Citations
- [S2540] Descendants of William Glover, M. C. Adair, Extracted from computer files.
- [S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #66 of Alex. A. Clay, April 1901, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14761] "WWI Attestation Paper, Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force", Canada, WWI Personnel Files, 1914-1918; Ancestry (Canada); http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as "WWI Attestation Paper."
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #194 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13905] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #111 of Alexander A. Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47, Page Number 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S14762] Dr. Merrill Allan Clay entry Death Notice, The Ottawa Journal, published 29 July 1969, page 26, City of Ottawa Archives, Date Range 1969-1970, Microfilm Number 600, City of Ottawa Archives, City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Notice, The Ottawa Journal.
Minnie Clay1
F, #67877
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S12641] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Angus Brien family plot, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2017.
Robert Clay1
M, #96438
Citations
- [S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
Russell Warren Clay1
M, #99821, b. 27 January 1896, d. 23 October 1967
Name-Com | Russell Warren Clay is commonly known as Russell Clay.3 |
Birth* | He was born on 27 January 1896 in Iowa, U.S.A. .2 |
| He was the son of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird.2 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Russell Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Fulton John Clay, as a son, in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.4 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Russell Clay was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Fulton Johnston Clay, as a son, in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.5 |
Marriage* | Russell Warren Clay married Marie Altenberg Miller on 8 August 1917, in District of Columbia, U.S.A. .6 |
Census HeadHousehold* | Russell Warren Clay was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1930 in 6004 6th Ave. N.W., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 33) were his wife Marie Miller (age 32), their children, Warren (age 8) and Evelyn (age 3). Warren had his own business as a painting contractor.7 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 12 April 1940 in 6006 6th Ave N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 44) were his wife Marie Miller (age 44), their children, Warren (age 18) and Evelyn (age 13). Warren had his own construction business.8 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 5 April 1950 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 56) were his wife, Maria Miller (age 54), their son Warren (age 28), his wife Juanice Cothern (age 27), their daughters, Marcia (age 5), Nancy (age 3) and Cynthia (age 2). Russell was a real estate salesman. Maria was a clerk typist for Veteran's Administration. Warren was a truck driver for a construction company.3 |
Death* | He died on 23 October 1967, at age 71, in Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S17437] 1950 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell Clay, 5 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 825. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S13911] 1900 US Census, Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, household #254 of Fulton John Clay, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, household #30 of Fulton John Clay, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document, National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17436] Russell Warren Clay & Marie Altenberg Miller, (8 August 1917), Washington, D.C., U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921, FHL Film Number 2051920 Reference ID 79946. Hereinafter cited as Washington, D.C., U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921.
- [S13936] 1930 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 4 April 1940, digital image, FHL Roll 2342226, Page 5A. Enumeration district 0020. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S13937] 1940 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 12 April 1940, digital image, NARA Roll m-t0627-04375, Page 9B. Enumeration district 40-52. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), Marilyn Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #505.
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), Marilyn Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #4751.
Ruth Clay1
F, #111216, b. 12 July 1890, d. 3 November 1890
Birth* | Ruth Clay was born on 12 July 1890 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
Death* | Ruth Clay died on 3 November 1890, at age 3 months and 22 days, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada ; "At Summerside, on Monday, the 3rd inst., Ruth, age 3 months and 22 days, infant daughter of Grace L and A. A. Clay."2 [Weekly Examiner Nov 14, 1890] |
Citations
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
Vera Blanche Clay1
F, #111215, b. 23 August 1888, d. 8 June 1910

Vera Blanche Clay (1888-1910). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair, who described the source as a small photo from a locket owned by her youngest sibling, Gwendolyn Howatt Clay.
Name-Com | Vera Blanche Clay is commonly known as Vera Clay.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 23 August 1888 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada ; she never married.1 |
| She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Vera Clay was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1891 in the household of Alexander Clay, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 32) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 28) and their daughter Vera (age 2). Alexander was a dry goods salesman. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
Baptism | Vera Blanche Clay was baptized on 12 May 1891 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40160,-63.77973 ; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Henry Dickie.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveler. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Death* | Vera Blanche Clay died on 8 June 1910, at age 21, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada ; cause of death was tuberculosis. "Obituary Vera Clay "Vera Clay is dead", was the sad news that was passed through the town on Wednesday. Death is always sad, but when a maiden is struck down on the threshold of budding womanhood, it is doubly sad. "The young lady was born at Summerside, P.E.I., and came over with her parents to Trenton in 1891, where Mr. Clay opened a general store. She next moved with her parents to New Glasgow in 1899. She was a talented girl, and always stood first in her classes in school, and was successful both in the New Glasgow High School and in Pictou Academy in winning the Young Scholarship by which she entered Dalhousie University. She studied there, passing all the examinations of different years with credit and honours, and in the natural course of events would have graduated this Spring, but it was not to be, for she came home at Christmas holidays and did not go back, because she was not feeling well, and she gradually faded away, until at noon Wednesday, just as whistles were sounding for 12 o'clock, God's finger touched her and she slept. It is great consolation to her parents and friends that her mind was conscious and bright to the end, and half an hour before she died read a long letter from the gentleman to whom she was engaged. "She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, and an active worker in the Sabbath school. Vera Clay was a girl of lovely character and disposition. She had not a thought but was gentle and true and kind. She was the light of the eyes of her home and friends. May time bring to them its resignation, and may the shores of eternity that receive her spirit surround it with everlasting sunshine and flowers, until we see not darkly, but face to face. "The funeral took place yesterday at 3pm, to Riverside Cemetery, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Forbes."1 [The Enterprise, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, 11 June 1910, page 1. Transcribed by M.C. Adair.] |
Burial* | She was buried on 11 June 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S13901] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for Alexander Anderson Clay". Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
- [S13902] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #21 of Alex A. Clay, 7 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6382, Page 5. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13921] Baptismal Record, Vera Blanche Clay, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Presbyterian Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Record Book Number 1, (12 May 1891). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household #66 of Alex. A. Clay, April 1901, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Warren Spencer Clay1
M, #111242, b. 20 January 1922, d. 13 February 1992
Name-Com | Warren Spencer Clay is commonly known as Warren Clay.2 |
Birth* | He was born on 20 January 1922 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. .3 |
| He was the son of Russell Warren Clay and Marie Altenberg Miller.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Warren Clay was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Russell Warren Clay, as a son, in 6004 6th Ave. N.W., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 33) were his wife Marie Miller (age 32), their children, Warren (age 8) and Evelyn (age 3). Warren had his own business as a painting contractor.2 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Warren Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 April 1940 in the household of Russell Warren Clay, as a son, in 6006 6th Ave N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 44) were his wife Marie Miller (age 44), their children, Warren (age 18) and Evelyn (age 13). Warren had his own construction business.4 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Warren Clay was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1950 in the household of Russell Warren Clay, as a son, in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 56) were his wife, Maria Miller (age 54), their son Warren (age 28), his wife Juanice Cothern (age 27), their daughters, Marcia (age 5), Nancy (age 3) and Cynthia (age 2). Russell was a real estate salesman. Maria was a clerk typist for Veteran's Administration. Warren was a truck driver for a construction company.5 |
Death* | Warren Spencer Clay died on 13 February 1992, at age 70.6 |
Citations
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), Marilyn Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #505.
- [S13936] 1930 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 4 April 1940, digital image, FHL Roll 2342226, Page 5A. Enumeration district 0020. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), M.C. Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #505.
- [S13937] 1940 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 12 April 1940, digital image, NARA Roll m-t0627-04375, Page 9B. Enumeration district 40-52. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S17437] 1950 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell Clay, 5 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 825. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair. . (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
William Jamieson Clay1,2
M, #95897, b. circa 1822, d. 5 March 1854
Name-Com | William Jamieson Clay is commonly known as William Clay.1 |
Birth* | He was born circa 1822.1 |
| He was the son of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.1 |
Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is in 1823 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .2 |
Death* | William Jamieson Clay died on 5 March 1854.1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36198,-63.72570 . White ballast stone. Inscription: William J. / son of / John & Mary / Clay, / died Mar. 5, 1854, / in the 32 y'r of his age. / - / [script].1
 Tombstone, William Jamieson Clay (c1822-1854), North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S2636] Cemetery marker, North Bedeque Cemetery. William J. Clay, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker, 27 July 2007.
- [S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
William Leslie Clay1
M, #96940, b. 14 November 1863, d. 2 February 1928

Rev. William Leslie Clay (1863-1928). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.
Photograph by Picasa
Name Variation | William Leslie Clay is also known as William Henry Clay.2 |
Birth* | He was born on 14 November 1863 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island .3,2,4 |
| He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.1 |
Baptism | William Leslie Clay was baptized on 8 May 1864 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410 ; his middle name was spelled Lesley in the church baptism record book, but is seen as Leslie afterwards.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a son, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.5  |
Name-Com | William Leslie Clay is commonly known as William Clay, in 1881.5 |
Moved* | He moved to Montréal circa 15 September 1884; his intention was to attend McGill College, and to enter the ministry of the Presbyterian Church.6 |
Graduation* | He graduated from McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada ; "a distinguished student, winning two gold medals, and was valedictorian of his graduating class."4 |
Occupation* | He was "P.E.I.'s first Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada......He preached for 37 years in British Columbia."4 |
Marr Bond* | He posted a marriage bond on 30 June 1890; William Leslie Clay of Summerside, 30 June 1890, to marry Florence Nightingale Leitch of Stanhope.7 |
Marriage | He married Florence Nightingale Leitch, daughter of John Colin Leitch and Margaret Ann Dawson Minto, on 2 July 1890, in Stanhope, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . "At Stanhope on Wednesday the 2nd inst., by the Rev James Allan, Rev. W. Leslie Clay of Summerside to Florence N. daughter of the late John C. Leitch of Stanhope."8,9,10,11 [Island Farmer Jul 10, 1890] |
Census HeadHousehold* | William Leslie Clay was head of the household in the census of 24 April 1891 in Moosejaw, Assiniboia West, the Territories, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 27) was his wife, Florence Leitch (age 27). William was a clergyman. They were Presbyterian.12 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.13 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.14 |
Death* | He died on 2 February 1928, at age 64, in Winnipeg General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .2,15 Death notice, William Leslie (shown here as Henry) Clay. Photograph by Picasa 2.6  |
Burial* | He was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada .2 Tombstone of William Leslie Clay and his wife Florence Leitch. Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia. |
Citations
- [S3777] Baptismal Record, digital copy of original record, William Leslie Clay, North Bedeque United Church Records , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 27.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S4387] Death Registration - William Leslie Clay, Official Notice of Death #179 Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, copy sent from Thomas Brown.. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration - William Leslie Clay.
- [S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, household #151 of William Leslie Clay, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14780] Church History and Honour Roll - Information for Visitors, forward by Lorne C. Callbeck Donald MacEwen and William E. Johnstone, compiler, self published). Hereinafter cited as Church History and Honour Roll.
- [S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207 of John Clay, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Roll C-13162, page 47. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14781] Local Topics, The Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 23 September 1884. Hereinafter cited as The Pioneer.
- [S3804] Marriage Bonds - William Leslie Clay, William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch marriage, 30 June 1890, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Marriage License Book #16 1882-1923, p. 46. Marriage Bonds Index Cards, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
- [S14994] William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightengale Leitch, (1890), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss4: Marriage Licenses, 1890. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
- [S5679] British Columbia, From Earliest Times to Present, Biographical, Vol. IV, Pages 803-804: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1914). Hereinafter cited as British Columbia, From Earliest Times to Present.
- [S3805] Elizabeth Forbes, Wild Roses at Their Feet: Pioneer Women of Vancouver Island (British Columbia: British Columbia Centennial '71 Committee, published 1971). Hereinafter cited as Wild Roses at Their Feet: Pioneer Women of Vancouver Island.
- [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
- [S13908] 1891 Canada Census, Moosejaw, Assiniboia West, the Territories, family #78 of William L. Clay, 24 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Microfilm reel T-6426, Page 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13909] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83 of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
- [S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
- [S4388] Head of Presbyterian Church in Canada Dies, Victoria Daily Times, Victoria, British Columbia, 3 February 1928, Front page and page 3. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Daily Times.
- [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
Edna Helen Clayden1
F, #56259, b. 12 May 1909, d. 20 June 1973
Note* | Earle had a large apple orchard on his farm. His family were strong in the Baptist faith and they practiced what theybelieved. Edna Helen Clayden, daughter of John and Jessie (Simmons), M. EarleGunter Saunders. b. Apr. 18, 1901 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. d.Jul. 20, 1981 on Jun. 25, 1929 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. She b.May 12, 1909 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. d. Jun. 20, 1973 at PrinceWilliam, York Co., N.B. Both buried in Community Cemetery, PrinceWilliam, York Co., N.B. Baptists. |
Birth* | Edna Helen Clayden was born on 12 May 1909 in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
Marriage* | She married Earle Gunter Saunders, son of William Estabrooks Saunders Sr. and Emily Frances Gunter, on 25 June 1929, in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
Death* | Edna Helen Clayden died on 20 June 1973, at age 64, in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
Burial* | She was buried in Community Cemetery, Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Lydia Ann Clayson1
F, #102485
Citations
- [S7401] Correspondence with Rose Valenta . Unknown repository (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Augusta Jane Clayton1 
F, #6027, b. 1851
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Catrine Clayton1
F, #98686
Elizabeth Clayton1
F, #49408, b. 1825
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Elizabeth Clayton1
F, #55618
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Emma Clayton1 
F, #6028, b. 1853
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Henrietta Clayton1 
F, #6026, b. 1848
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
James L. Clayton1 
M, #6025, b. 1847
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Jesse Clayton1 
F, #6029, b. 1855
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
John Clayton1
M, #49410, b. 1819
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
John Clayton1
M, #55564
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Maria Clayton
F, #48511, b. 11 July 1830
Birth* | Maria Clayton was born on 11 July 1830. |
Samuel Clayton1
M, #55619
Citations
- [S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).
Annie Catherine Cleary
F, #17332
Annie Winnifred Clegg 
F, #4610, b. 30 December 1890, d. 23 March 1974
Birth* | Annie Winnifred Clegg was born on 30 December 1890 in Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada . |
| She was the daughter of Thomas William Clegg and Alice May Gerow.1 |
Marriage* | Annie Winnifred Clegg married Anson Earl Steenburg on 21 April 1909, in Smithfield, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada .1 |
Death* | Annie Winnifred Clegg died on 23 March 1974, at age 83, in Smithfield, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada . |
Burial* | She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Smithfield, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada . |
Citations
- [S91] "Steve Nelson: family history database", Steve Nelson (unknown author address), to David A. Walker (unknown recipient address) Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Steve Nelson: family history database."