MRS. PATSY P. CLAY, farming; P. O. Paris; is the relict of Wm. Green Clay,
who was born in this county Jan. 1, 1810; son of Samuel Clay and Nancy
Winn. The grandfather of Green Clay was Henry, who was a native of
Virginia, and from him have descended a numerous progeny. The above was
born on the farm she now owns, Nov. 26, 1809; she is the second daughter of
Littleberry and Mattie Clay Bedford, October 6, 1829, was the date of the
marriage of Wm. Green Clay to Patsey P. Bedford. They first located near
Paris, where they lived years. After which they located in Paris, where
they lived years. After which they located in Paris, remaining there about
eight years. In March, 1846, they located on the Bedford homestead, where
Mrs. Clay has since resided. Mr. Clay departed this life April 17, 1855,
since which time she has borne his name, and conducted the farm in
conjunction, with her sons' assistance. Of the children born to Mr. and
Mrs. Clay are Thomas, Maria E., George L., William G., Virginia, Sidney
B. and Mattie V. Thomas E. and Sidney remain on the homestead with their
mother. Maria E. became the wife of William R. Colcord, and resides in
Kansas, having three sons and one daughter, viz: Charles, William, Harry
and Maria L. Mattie V. married Francis H. Donaldson, who is now railroad
official in Cambridge, Indiana. They have three children, viz: Anna M.,
Francis H. and ELizabeth G. WIlliam G. was among the number who went out
to battle for his principles, and died in the defense of the same, June
7, 1862, in Tazewell Co., Va., while wearing the "gray". He was a youth of
much promise, and bid fair to attain for himself a bright and promising
career had he been spared. Mrs. Clay, in company with her son, occupy
the homestead where she is spending the remainder of her days in comfort
and happiness, with her books and papers, of which she is a great reader.
