Biography - H. H. Clay
H. H. CLAY. A farmer, he was born in Windsor County, VT in 1828, the son of
John and Louisa M. Clay who came to this county in 1840. He attended the common
schools and was one year at Lombard College. His early life was passed on the
farm where he now lives, in which vocation he has been quite successful. He
enlisted in the 102nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry in 1861 as a Lieutenant and
was promoted to Captain, and afterwards to Major for bravery. He commanded the
regiment from Atlanta to Goldsboro NC under Sherman during his famous "March to
the Sea," and was with the regiment in every battle. A Democrat. P.O. Galesburg.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County,
Illinois published by Charles C. Chapman.
