Josephine Russell Clay

Josephine Russell Clay

Josephine Russell Erwin Clay (December 7, 1835 – March 29, 1920) was one of the first significant woman thoroughbred horse breeders in America and a writer. She was also known as Josephine Deborah Russell, Mrs. Eugene Erwin, Josephine Erwin, Mrs. John M. Clay, and Josephine Clay.

Read more about Josephine Russell Clay:  Life As Mrs. Erwin, Racing and Breeding Thoroughbreds, Focus On Breeding, Writings

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