Clay County Genealogy
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
Williams-Farmer an all-star duo – Appalachian News-Express
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Williams-Farmer an all-star duo
Appalachian News-Express As a state championship high school Mr. Basketball from Clay County and as the most beloved UK Wildcat in decades, Richie is as close to a folk hero as … |
Alcohol related crashes stable – Clay County Progress
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Alcohol related crashes stable
Clay County Progress Senior Staff Writer Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:24 AM CDT Alcohol related accidents in Clay County have not increased dramatically in the 12 … |
Journal changes, still independent – Andrews Journal
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Journal changes, still independent
Andrews Journal The Journal is the smallest newspaper in CNI, as well as the smallest in the NC Press Association, so it's never been a big money-maker. … |
Agency earns Clay County national recognition – Clay County Progress
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Agency earns Clay County national recognition
Clay County Progress The local program was also the first CIS agency in North Carolina to achieve this designation. The achievement will also be part of the Congressional Record … Home losses steady |
Schools support local farmers – The Apex Herald
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Schools support local farmers
The Apex Herald RALEIGH — The first deliveries of North Carolina produce will soon hit cafeterias in 55 school systems as part of the NC Department of Agriculture and … |
JACQUELYN MARGARET DOWLING – Clay Today Online
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JACQUELYN MARGARET DOWLING
Clay Today Online He lived in Clay County since 1978, and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. He worked for Scotty's for 17years where he retired from and Weiser … |































