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Clay County, Tennessee

Clay County, Tennessee Facts

When was Clay County, TN Created?

Clay County was founded on June 16, 1870 from Jackson County and Overton County.

What is the County Seat of Clay County, TN?

The County Seat of government is located in Celina also, the county government website is www.dalehollowlake.org/ .

What counties are adjacent to Clay County, TN?

Bordering counties are Monroe County, Kentucky, Cumberland County, Kentucky, Pickett CountyOverton CountyJackson County and Macon County .

Clay County Courthouse and Government Records

Clay County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Clay County Courthouse?

The following information and facts indicates whatever birth, death, marriage, land, wills, and courtroom records will be in Clay County or in the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county.

  • Clay County Clerk
    • Address: PO Box 218, 139 East Lake Ave, Ste E, Celina, TN 38551
    • Phone: 931-243-2249
    • Marriage Records: 1871
    • Probate Records: 1871
  • Clay County Register of Deeds
    • Address: P.O. Box 430, Celina, TN 38551
    • Phone: (931) 243-3298
    • Land & Deed Records: 1871
  • Clay County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Address: P.O. Box 749, Celina, TN 38551-0749
    • Phone: 931-243-2557
    • Chancery Court Minutes: 1871
    • Circuit Court Minutes: 1871
    • County  Court Minutes: 1871

Where can find Clay County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?

Clay County vital records can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Tennessee for current fees and application process.

Marriage license records are available from the county clerk who issued the marriage license. Court divorce orders may be obtained from the clerk of the court that granted the divorce.

You can search online for Clay County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Tennessee Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificates to mail.

What Clay County, TN census records are available?


Federal Population Schedules for Clay County can be found for 18701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Clay Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1870 and 1880. Clay Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1870 and 1880. Clay Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research.

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Clay County, TN?

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Clay County, TN?

Clay County Genealogy Resources

Where can I connect with other Clay County, TN Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Clay County, TN?

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Clay County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a payment. This is merely a collection which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to suggest your own most popular Clay County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

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