| Birth | about 1855 | William Clary was born about 1855 in Ohio. |
| Marriage | 29 Dec 1879 | He and Oriel C. Rhodes were married on 29 Dec 1879 in Noble County, Ohio.  |
1880 Census
(with Mother)
| 1880 | William appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Center, Noble County, Ohio, as William Clary, in the household of his mother, Eliza Clary, with his wife, Oriel, and their daughter, Bertha. He is a married white male, age 22. Son of head of household. He was married during the census year. His occupation is stone mason. He was born in Ohio. |
| 1900 Census | 2 Jun 1900 | William Clary appeared as head of household in the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, as V. Clary. Living with him was his wife, Oriel, and their children, Vilas, Charles, Chester, Edna and William. |
| 1930 Census | 1930 | William appeared in the 1930 Federal Census of St. Joseph Ward 5, Buchanan County, Missouri, with his wife, Oriel. Their daughter, Bertha, was listed as living with them. |
William Clary