Clay County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County. It was named for Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Source Wikipedia
Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2122
Asheville, NC 28802
(covers Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania Counties)
Clay County Courthouse
PO Box 118
County Courthouse
Hayesville, NC 28904
Census
See Cherokee County for census records prior to 1861.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Clay County
Marriages
Clay County Marriages 1870-1877
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Cemeteries in Clay County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Clay County from the Forum:
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Cities and towns of Clay County:
Brasstown
Hayesville (County Seat)
Warne
News related to Clay County, NC
“clay county” nc – Google News
Man gets life for killing 7-year-old girl with NC ties (photo) – Gaston Gazette
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Man gets life for killing 7-year-old girl with NC ties (photo)
Gaston Gazette The Clay County sheriff's office said Harrell wasn't taken into custody then because detectives had to prove Harrell downloaded the child porn. He only became a suspect in Somer's disappearance after the parents of one the roommates drove by Harrell's … WECT TV6 – WECT.com – Wilmington, NC news and weather – Killer of Fla. girl … |
Flora Wolves win rivalry game with North Clay Cardinals – Daily Clay County Advocate-Press
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Flora Wolves win rivalry game with North Clay Cardinals
Daily Clay County Advocate-Press By Mike Linville After several seasons of Clay County rivals Flora and North Clay not meeting on the basketball court, the Wolves and Cardinals renewed the series three seasons ago â however, Mother Nature intervened not once but twice, with wintery … |
Gardner-Webb Announces 23-Man Football Recruiting Class Wednesday – Gardner Webb University Bulldogs
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Gardner-Webb Announces 23-Man Football Recruiting Class Wednesday
Gardner Webb University Bulldogs The class includes 14 players from the Carolinas – seven each from North Carolina and South Carolina – with a pair of Shrine Bowl participants in running back Dee Littlejohn (Lincolnton, NC / Lincolnton HS) and offensive lineman Dylan Hopper (Shelby, … |
Local agencies keeping an eye on dangerous designer drugs – Clay County Progress
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Local agencies keeping an eye on dangerous designer drugs
Clay County Progress Sheriff's deputies and probation officers in Clay County are closely monitoring two dangerous designer drugs, known as K2 Spice and Bath Salts, in the hope that they will not gain a foothold here as they have in many other areas across the nation. |
Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler to Retire – National Journal (blog)
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Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler to Retire
National Journal (blog) "Last week I spent a lot of time at home with my family discussing the possibility of running for governor of North Carolina. This time of reflection and prayer gave us the opportunity to talk about the best course of action for us as a family moving … |
William âBillâ Pierce, 83 – Daily Clay County Advocate-Press
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William âBillâ Pierce, 83
Daily Clay County Advocate-Press By Staff reports William âBillâ Pierce, 83, of Clay City, Ill. died at 10:40 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill. He was born September 1, 1928 in Clay County, Ill. to William H. and Gladys (Holdren) Pierce. |
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