Clarendon Petty of Kewanee, Henry County, IL was born on January 2, 1909. He was married to Maxine (Ricketts) Petty, and they were together until Clarendon's death in April 1986. Clarendon Petty had children Thomas F Petty, David Petty, Steve Petty, Nancy (Petty) Lopeman, and Harry Petty.
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