History of clay county clay county, mn official website. The historical and cultural society of clay county has further information relating to the history of clay county, minnesota. One son, brutus clay, was an active politician while another, cassius marcellus clay, was a prominent emancipationist who became abraham lincolns minister to russia. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Clay county was named after general green clay who lived in madison county. Clay county, kentucky free public records searches at black book online. Discover the past of clay county on historical maps. Major towns in the county include harmony, clay city, brazil, knightsville, carbon, center point and staunton. Clay was a member of the virginia and kentucky state legislatures, first cousin once removed of henry clay, u. This is the first of a projected twovolume detailed history of clay county and sheds light on how the divide between the elite salt barons and the. If you or someone you know would be interested in being included in our route feel free to contact us by phone at 606 5982617. Our bookmobile is an outreach program that provides free home delivery of library materials for the citizens of clay county who are unable to visit the library.
Learn more about state of kentucky court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Remember that kentucky was first fincastle county, virginia, then became kentucky county june 17, 1776. Clay county is named in honor of general green clay 17571826. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Click download or read online button to get history of clay county kentucky book now. Throughout my time as a genealogical researcher and specifically kentucky history and families, i have discovered no other book which draws as many inquires as kelly morgans pioneer families. His first edition was published in 1970 and i had the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of his book, which i still possess.
Clay county is a county located in the state of kentucky. Clay county was formed from madison county and floyd county. This is the first of a projected twovolume detailed history of clay county and sheds light on how the divide. Clay county genealogical and historical society memberships. Toward that end, we have a wide and extensive variety of resources to help visitors at our library. Clay county, kentucky kentucky atlas and gazetteer. Marriage records clay county, kentucky lincoln amis married anna nicholson june 2, 1810 william alcorn married debby philips august 28, 1810 robert alcorn married nancy shirley january 31, 1812 john allen married esther baker august 24, 1812 monroe abner married aggie bowlin march 23, 18 james alcorn married anna. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. June 8, 1899 this date is important to set the tone, this is the date bad tom baker and thirty of his kinsmen rode into clay county seat of manchester. In 2000 the county population was 24,556 in a land area of 471. The name clay came from the distinguished kentucky statesman, henry clay. Clay county, kentucky, is named for general green clay, a war of 1812 veteran.
Clay county, kentucky deed book abstracts, a, b, c 1806 to 1848 and kentucky court order book b 1815 to 1832 family history library commissioners deed books, 18771960 family history library court orders for surveys of county lands, 18351838 family history library. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. There is an alphabetical listing of those married, sorted by last name of groom, including the date of marriage. Waf is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the planet and the animals that inhabit it. Clay county is moving forward and many changes have taken place and are still taking place. The city of manchester and the clay county genealogical and historical society have teamed up to create one of the most exciting historical sites in eastern kentucky with the recreation of the famous goose creek salt works at the site it occupied in the mid1790s. This ed article first appeared in the september october 2001 edition of the clay county historical society newsletter.
History of clay county kentucky download ebook pdf, epub. The clay county historical society offers over 70 books for sale written by clay county authors. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Clay was a member of the virginia and kentucky state. Baileys blood book cover image from book description at the link, and the book can be purchased there as well dr. Clay county history is filled with notable figures and interesting facts. Alexandria, campbell county, kentucky court order book 6, page 303, april 26, 1852 heirs of edward turner of campbell county, kentucky copied and contributed by margaret strebel hartman.
Clay county kentucky history map prominent clay county citizens john gilbert, first known settler of the county, a long hunter who decided to settle on red bird at the close of the american revolution and raised a large family there with his wife, mollie bowling. The clay county genealogical and historical society exists to collect and preserve the countys genealogical and historical records and to help those who want to do research for whatever reason. Clay county kentucky history and families manchester. We are about promoting the natural beauty that surrounds us in the hills of southeastern kentucky. When clay county was created in 1807, it was named in his honor. Clay county, kentucky, history and families book, 1994. Clay county, kentucky genealogy and history presented by. Clay white pages phone books in kentucky ky whitepages. Clay county is in the eastern coal field region of kentucky. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 21,730. Clay county, kentucky clay county education, geography, and history. Genealogy trails history group list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 clay county, kentucky source. Home clay county kentucky genealogical and historical society. Clay county was the leading salt producer in the state during the nineteenth century.
Remember to search for various spellings of surnames. History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western historical co. Guide to clay county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Guide to clay county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military. Jackson county gave up lands west from the kentucky line in cumberland county, ky, south along a line just east of celina to the present jackson county line, west to macon county, then north to the. The county was formed in 1807 and named in honor of green clay 17571826. A clay county history timeline highlights of the 18th and 19th centuries by charles house. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Some of the names were hard to read, keep in mind they could be wrong, and as usual some typos may exist. Bailey emailed me some additional information regarding the baileywhite feud that he had collected while doing research for this book, and another entitled, the baileys of southeast kentucky, which i believe is a nonfiction book about the family. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in clay county. Early days in hamilton county and clay county in nebraska are recalled through colorful tales, factual data and individual biographies in this new 58page spiral bound booklet excerpted from the rare 1882 book. Internet archive clay county military records source.
Clay county, kentucky free public records black book online. Clay county, kentucky, deed book abstracts a, b, c. History of clay county, kentucky, 17671976 book, 1978. It was formed in 1807 from floyd, knox, and madison counties. It was one of the states most important industries. A large gift shop includes handmade items by volunteers, oneida clothing and souvenirs, books, decor. Clay county, kentucky, deed book abstracts a, b, c, 1806 to 1848, and clay county, kentucky, court order book b, 1815 to 1832 young, florence nelson on. The murrel barrett family of clay county, kentucky, and collateral families. Clay county kentucky history and families manchester oneida burning springs book. Kelly morgan and hazel smith morgan, 1970 clay county ky. By the early 1800s, clay county salt had become one of kentuckys leading exports, reaching as far west as the missouri valley, south to tennessee, and east to virginia.
Clay county history clay county partnership chamber of. Clay county, kentucky, deed book abstracts a, b, c, 1806 to 1848, and clay county, kentucky, court order book b. Clay county, as a county, was first attached to the west end of pierce county, but pierce county in 1855 was located in the southeastern part of nebraska, bordering the missouri river. Gabbard, hensley, baker, bolinbowling, hornsby, and rogers.
Waf works with other notforprofit organizations dedicated to. The elevation in the county ranges from 690 to 2235 feet above sea level. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records. Recent additions to the infrastructure include a new 911 and police building, new city government building, new county justice building housing circuit, district, family, and juvenile courts and county offices, and a new county administration building. But early life in clay county for most mountain families revolved around forest farming, based predominantly on. Census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 clay county source. Clay county was a source of perry 1821, laurel 1826, breathitt 1839, owsley 1843, jackson 1858, and leslie 1878 counties. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Learn about our rich appalachian history and culture. Volume i contains marriages from the following counties, which includes the date of inception for the county. Clay county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Most of clay county is within the daniel boone national forest. Clay county, kentucky genealogy kentucky genealogy.
Census records in book form and on cd from 1810 through 1940. The county is located in the southeast area of the state. He was a madison county legislator and a kentucky surveyor. Great genealogy books from the clay county historical. Took june 10, 1899, bad tom baker, minutes before he was killed photo of big jim howard rev. A wild history clay county kentucky visitors guide guide i. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Clay county kentucky is home to the headquarters of the world animal foundation. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of clay county, ky declined from 21,160 to 20,866, a 1. Nov 12, 2015 clay county kentucky history and families manchester oneida burning springs book.