8009, citing Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave . Cassius Marcellus Clay was a farmer, politician, and abolitionist from Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Joan Higgins Clay; brothers, Harris Clay of Augusta and Landon Clay, Peterbor

Cassius Clay. He freed the slaves that were handed down as his inheritance from his father. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time. He presided at … Ali began boxing at the age of twelve. Cassius Marcellus Clay (October 19, 1810 – July 22, 1903), was a Kentucky planter, politician, and emancipationist who worked for the abolition of slavery. L E’s Stories – The Championship: February 25, 1964 – Sonny Liston Vs Cassius Clay – An Event That Shocked the World And Changed Sports Forever. Those freed slaves, if they stayed, were paid a wage. Muhammad Ali (/ ɑː ˈ l iː /; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Cassius M. Clay was the youngest son of Brutus Junius Clay and Anne Field Clay. Cassius Marcellus Clay, American antislavery leader who served the abolition movement in spite of his Southern background. Cassius Marcellus Clay (/ ˈ k æ ʃ ə s ˌ m ɑːr ˈ s ɛ l ə s /; October 19, 1810 – July 22, 1903), nicknamed the "Lion of White Hall", was a Kentucky planter, politician, and emancipationist who worked for the abolition of slavery.He freed the slaves that were handed down as his inheritance from his father. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in 17 January 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Like his namesake, the younger Cassius attended Yale University, graduating in the class of 1866. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. (1912–1990), who himself was named in honor of the 19th-century Republican politician and staunch abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay, also from the state of Kentucky. Clay, Cassius Marcellus (1810-1903) -- also known as Cassius M. Clay; "The Lion of White Hall" -- of Madison County, Ky. Cassius Marcellus Clay was born to Green Clay, one of the wealthiest planters and slaveholders in Kentucky, who became a prominent politician, and his wife Sally Lewis. He was the father of three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and Rahman Ali, and the paternal grandfather of Laila Ali. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (/ ˈ k æ ʃ ə s /) was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky.He had a sister and four brothers. Those freed slaves were allowed to stay and were paid a wage.

He was the father of three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and Rahman Ali, and the paternal grandfather of Laila Ali.