Background
Clay, James Franklin was born on November 6, 1911 in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Sanders Eaves and Katherine A. (Curry) Clay.
Clay, James Franklin was born on November 6, 1911 in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Sanders Eaves and Katherine A. (Curry) Clay.
AB, Center College of Kentucky, 1932; Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1936.
Referee, Kentucky Workmen's Compensation Board, 1938-1943; commonwealth attorney, 13th Judicial District Kentucky, 1943-1958; partner, Clay, Hudson & Shewmaker, Danville, l977-79; partner, Clay & Shewmaker, Danville, l979-80; partner, Clay & Clay, l969-79, 80-.
Member American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Boyle County Bar Association.
Married Martha Bisset, January 23, 1933 (divorced). Children: Martha Ann, James Franklin, Thomas E., J. Richard, Elisabeth L.