On June 25th, 1924, Helen Amelia Clay married William (Billy) Sturgis Ellis ( born 18 Sep 1889 – 08 July 1960).
They were the only couple in the Clay family to have children: one son, Dick, and one daughter, Joan Ellis.  

Clays & Ellis’ 1925 – 1940

Richard (Dick) Carlyle Ellis – Born August 16, 1925 – d. June 1974 (ocean scuba-diving accident) 
Barbara (Joan) Ellis – Born November 7, 1927 – February 14, 2010 (d. peacefully at home watching the 2010 Olympics)