Brutus J. Clay
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 | July 1, 1808 Richmond, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 1878 (aged 70) Bourbon County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (1844–1850) Union Democratic (1861–1865) |
| 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 Union Democratic Party at the time of the American Civil War.