Brutus J. Clay | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Robert Mallory |
Succeeded by | George S. Shanklin |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1840 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond, Kentucky, U.S. | July 1, 1808
Died | October 11, 1878 Bourbon County, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged 70)
Political party | Whig (1844–1850) Unionist (1850–1865) |
Spouses | Amelia Field (m. 1831–1843)Ann Field (m. 1822) |
Relations | Cassius Marcellus Clay (brother) Green Clay Smith (nephew) |
Children | 5, including Ezekiel Field Clay |
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Alma mater | Centre College |
Profession | Farmer |
Brutus Junius Clay (July 1, 1808 – October 11, 1878) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, and a son of Green Clay. His brother Cassius Marcellus Clay also was a politician in the state, and they both joined the Unionist Party at the time of the American Civil War.