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Abner Clay 1903 - 1979

Abner Clay of Richmond, Richmond City County, Virginia was born on October 6, 1903 in Richmond, and died at age 76 years old on October 17, 1979 in Richmond. Abner Clay was buried at Riverview Cemetery 1401 S Randolph St, in Richmond.

Abner Clay

Richmond, Richmond City County, Virginia 23220

October 6, 1903

Richmond, Virginia, United States

October 17, 1979

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Abner Clay's History: 1903 - 1979

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Introduction

Abner Clay's father was Edward Clay (1862 - 1937) and his mother was Bettie Anderson (1868 - 1942). He had siblings Edwina Gwendolyn and Reuben Clay Sr. Abner did have a middle name. When he was six years old, Abner was living in Richmond with his parents and older siblings. Dad was working in a barber shop. Abner married Margaret Elizabeth Watkins on June 11, 1930, in Virginia. There is no record of their having children. When he was 38, Abner was living in Richmond, Virginia on W. Clay Street with his wife, Margaret. He was working at the Southern Aid Society of Virginia in Richmond. He was described as having brown eyes, black hair, and a "light" complexion. He had a small scar on his forehead.
10/6

1903

Birthday

October 6, 1903

Birthdate

Richmond, Virginia United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Abner was Black. In the 1910 federal census, the whole family, including both parents, was listed as being "mulatto".
Nationality & Locations

Born in Richmond Virginia, Abner lived and died there and is also buried in Richmond. He seems to have been a lifelong resident of Richmond, Virginia.
Professional Career

When Abner died at the age of 76, his wife, Margaret, said that he was a secretary-cvomptroller for Southern Aid Life Insurance company.
Personal Life & Family

Abner was married and there is no record of he and his wife having had children.
10/17

1979

Death

October 17, 1979

Death date

acute myocardial infarction

Cause of death

Richmond, Virginia United States
Death location

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Riverview Cemetery 1401 S Randolph St, in Richmond, Virginia 23220, United States
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