Brutus J. Clay

Brutus J. Clay
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 7th district
In office
March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded byRobert Mallory
Succeeded byGeorge S. Shanklin
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1840
Personal details
Born(1808-07-01)July 1, 1808
DiedOctober 11, 1878(1878-10-11) (aged 70)
PartyWhig (1844–1850)
Union Democratic (1861–1865)
Spouses
Amelia Field
(m. 1831⁠–⁠1843)
Ann Field
(m. 1822)
RelationsCassius Marcellus Clay (brother)
Green Clay Smith (nephew)
Children5, including Ezekiel Field Clay
Parent
Alma materCentre College
ProfessionFarmer
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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 Union Democratic Party at the time of the American Civil War.