Local histories are available for clay county, west virginia genealogy. The second section of this book is the history of hartland, clay county, west virginia as seen through the eyes of glen samples. The library serves a population of 10,330 residents. Our goal at genealogy trails is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Tom gorgone runs for clay county sheriff tom gorgone is a. What an honor it was being recognized twice for our popular book and the. In 1990, the clay county history book committee, formed in the 1980s for the purpose of collectimg materials for publication of history of clay county, merged. The position is required to be fulltime in all but class x counties. Clay was established on the site of a farm that was the site of clay county s first court meeting following the county s establishment in 1858.
Waggy was for several years a citizen of clay county,this state,where he accumulated considerable wealth in the lumber business, principally building flat boats on. Even more surprising to many is evidence that demonstrates that both those aligned with the south and those aligned with the north lived, worked and fought in our community at that critical time in our nations history. The community was initially known by the name of marshall, then briefly as henry, and then as clay courthouse and finally clay. This is a reprint of the 1927 edition with an added name index. Ritchie county, west virginia cemeteries through 1993.
Welcome to clay county, west virginia genealogy trails. Clay county was formed in 1858 from parts of braxton, kanawha, and nicholas counties and was named in honor of henry clay, a kentucky statesman. Charleston, west virginia, mountain state press, 1993. West virginiaatlas west virginia clay county, west virginia people quickfactsclay countywest virginia population, 2005 estimate 10,3561,816,856 population, percent change, april 1, 2000 to july 1, 2005 0. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. The collection of the library contains 21,146 volumes. He published local history books including two books about his personal experiences. Timucua indian villages, spanish missions, english plantations and american forts have all sprung up from clay county s lush landscape, along the majestic st. Bomont a 52acre slice of west virginia history goes on the auction. Descendants of these intermarried families constitute a majority of the citizenry of southern west virginia today. He was a man of great energy and industry, and in ability was far above average. Clay, west virginia, messenger publishing company, 1977975.
Henry county is in piedmont, va bordering on the north carolina line. Clay county,west virginia index genealogy trails history. This is a listing of cemeteries in ritchie county, west virginia. The archives ensures the accessibility of these records and artifacts entrusted to it for the use of both present and future generations. Housed in the lorentz building in downtown clay, approximately 10,000 new books, covering a wide variety of subjects as well as fiction, was available for circulation. Wv state archives county court records microfilm holdings. Compiled by blennerhassett chapter, west virginia society, daughters of the american revolution order from. Article 9, section 8, of the west virginia constitution permits the creation of additional counties if a majority of citizens in the proposed new county vote for its creation and the new county has a minimum area of 400 square miles 1,036 km 2.
History of logan county as well as biographies, hatfields, don chafin and more. The clay county library first opened its doors on january 8, 1962. The town of clay is the county seat rugged, laurelcovered hollows dart back from the narrow river valley, and level land is at a premium. This library is affiliated with clay county wv public library. Discussions include the location, geography and original inhabitants of the county. Clay county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Historical and cultural society of clay county home. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history and culture of clay county, minnesota. History of clay county with many submitted family histories. A core piece of wv history up for sale on saturday news.
This book is a great resource for families who have had some relationship with clay county, west virginia. The name clay came from the distinguished kentucky statesman, henry clay. Clay county court records births 18581968 deaths 18581968 marriages 18581968 wills 18581968. The county was founded in 1858 and 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 clay county is part of the charleston, wv. Clay county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. The county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county, which was cut out of halifax in 1767. The county was originally named henry then marshall. The elk river bisects the county from east to west, entering at duck and leaving at king shoals. Hickory and lady slippers, life and legend of clay county people. Clay county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records. William waggy a native of pendleton county, was born in the year 1820,and died in his home in flatwoods in 1884.
Whether it be family, yourself or family ties this is a must to have on your shelf. Stark had to prove that the clay county tree that produced the. Clay school was a threestory, red brick structure at the southeast corner of 12th and eoff streets. The third section is the story of mildred myrtle hickman tracy. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Deed book 4, wood county va covering the years 18061814. It may come as a surprise to some to discover that military activity occurred in clay county, florida during the civil war. Tom gorgone runs for clay county sheriff tom gorgone is a candidate for the position of sheriff of clay county. A wilderness that could be tamed by hooper, kevin s. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Clay county is part of the charleston, wv metropolitan statistical area. The county was founded in 1858 and 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 clay county is part of the charleston, wv metropolitan. Please look us up and add your pictures, stories, and history to our page. Pioneer church in mercer county, west virginia 18401915. The claypearis and related family original settlement site and hillside. To seeking out and suitably identify sites of historic interest for preservation in clay county. Booger hole clay county ghosts west virginia ghost.
The assessor of every county is elected every four years. Clay county, west virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. See more ideas about west virginia, virginia, clay county. Welcome to the clay county historical societys website.
The land that makes up clay county, florida, today has been home to an array of diverse inhabitants throughout its long history. Digital images and an index to around 350,000 wills, which record property and. Book 1 this book consists of family genealogies and their histories of clay. American state, county, and town sources, third ed.
Where can find clay county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Clay county is located in central west virginia, northeast of charleston. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. Two generations of my family were born and raised at lizemore and we have our annual family reunion there each labor day weekend. 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. Jsm, rf5 ritchie county, west virginia history and romance. West virginia wills and probate records, 17241985 includes clay county source. Clay, west virginia, clay county historical book committee, 1989, 1994.
Congress granted statehood to west virginia on june 20, 1863. West virginia, naturalization records, 18141991 clay county, west virginia source. Timucua indian villages, spanish missions, english plantations and american forts have all sprung up from clay countys lush landscape, along the majestic st. To bring together those, in a nondiscriminatory fashion, interested in history, and especially in the history of clay county. Clay county history sources west virginia division of culture and. The caregiver, as told by her daughter frances lee tracy mink. I have very fond memories of visiting my grandmother there as a child. Clay county public library clay county wv public library. By betty gandee west virginia has shown that the dedication to the social distancing has. Chock full of information written by the families themselves.
See more ideas about clay county, west virginia and clay. Our goal at genealogy trails is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use. Apr 01, 2008 history of clay county, west virginia, 1989. The clay pearis and related family original settlement site and hillside. The widen film project, the history of clay county wv ebay. Closing of the first centurys history of the county, and showing the grow of its people, institutions, industries and wealth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard and glen are brothers and grew up on this small community of hartland. The west virginia constitution was ratified in 1872, replacing the state constitution created in 1863 when west virginia became a state. It made headlines from the late 1800s through 1917 because of a mismatched series of murders in which bodies were never found. Waggy was for several years a citizen of clay county,this state,where he accumulated considerable wealth in the lumber business, principally building flat boats on the elk river. Guide to clay county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Clay was established on the site of a farm that was the site of clay countys first court meeting following the countys establishment in 1858. This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our countys government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. The historical society is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by the clay county commission for the following purposes.
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