Green Clay
Green Clay (August 14, 1757 – October 31, 1828) was an American businessman, planter, military officer and politician from Kentucky. Clay served in the American Revolutionary War and was commissioned as a general to lead the Kentucky militia in the War of 1812. He was believed to be one of the wealthiest men of the state, owning tens of thousands of acres of land, many slaves, several distilleries, a tavern, and ferries.
Green Clay | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1757 Powhatan County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | October 31, 1828 (aged 71) Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Sally Lewis (m. 1795) |
| Relations | Henry Clay (cousin) Matthew Clay (brother) Clement Comer Clay (cousin) Green Clay Smith (grandson) |
| Children | 7, including Brutus and Cassius |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | Clark's Illinois Regiment Continental Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Kentucky militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
War of 1812
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