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Henry Clay, Jr.: Born Apr. 10, 1811. Military History. — Cadet at the Military Academy, July 1, 1827, to July 1, 1831, when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to Bvt. Second Lieut., 2d Artillery, July 1, 1831. On authorized graduation leave of absence, July 1, 1831, to Nov. 1, 1831. Resigned, Nov. 1, 1831. Civil History.— Counselor at Law in Kentucky, 1833‑46. Member of the House of Representatives of the State of Kentucky, 1835‑37. Military History. — Served in the War with Mexico of 1846‑48 as Lieut.‑Colonel, 2d Reg. Kentucky Volunteers, June 9, 1846, being engaged in the Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 22‑23, 1847, where, while gallantly leading a charge of his regiment, he was Mortally Wounded, and in that condition was Lanced to Death, Feb. 23, 1847: Aged 36. Buried, Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, KY.
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1 Was the son of Henry Clay, of Kentucky, the great Orator and Statesman.
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