Title: Green Clay Collection, 1810-1823
Administrative/Biographical History
"The life of General Green Clay [14 Aug 1757-31 Oct 1828] has been overshadowed by the accomplishments of his son Cassius Marcellus Clay. The elder Clay, a Revolutionary War solder, was not like most of this pioneers who emigrated to Kentucky in the 18th century; he was able to make a success from the 'Dark and Bloody Ground.' Prompted by the spirit of adventure, Green left Virginia before he was twenty years old as a poor young man. Clay learned, as many of his fellows did not, that the secret of success in the wilderness of 'Kaintuck' was land, well chosen, and properly recorded. He died in 1828 as one of the richest men in Kentucky." From White Hall State Shrine: Home of General Green Clay and his son General Cassius Marcellus Clay by David C. Greene. Located in Special Collections and Archives (E415.9.C55 G73 1972). Author: Greene, David
Green Clay Collection
