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Clay County was named in honor of Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Its county seat is Clay.

THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.

This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.

Clay County Data Online

Hicks Marriages - Donated by Kim Torp

NEW!!  Obituaries and Death Notices -  
Obituary of W. H. Slack - Donated by Shauna Williams

NEW!!  1870 Clay County Census - Donated by Peggy Luce

Surrounding Counties

Calhoun County (north)

Braxton County (northeast)

Nicholas County (southeast)

Kanawha County (west)

Roane County (northwest)

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