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Meeting Dates
2009

May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18th
September 15th
October 20th
November 17th
December 15th

All meetings begin at 1:00 PM at the Library.

CCGSI Officers for 2009 were elected at the November meeting. Our new officers are as follows:

President
Betty Herbert

Vice President
Doris Thomas

Secretary
Alice Ann Courtney

Treasurer
Carolyn Branson

About Our Library

     The Clay County Genealogical Society's Library is located in Center Point, IN. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Other times can be arranged in advance. We can do research for you. We have a vast amount of resources available at the Library.

EMAIL ALERT-----PLEASE READ

     If you are emailing the Library please include the word "research" in the subject line. Failure to do so will only delay our reply to you or result in the loss of your message. All "spam" emails will be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for inspection and necessary legal actions.

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NEW 1909 Travis Clay County History on CD

     Our Library has a very extensive list of books and records concerning Clay County Ancestors and it's History. Some of the records we have are unique and can only be found here. New materials are constantly being added to the list. A sample list of our holdings includes:

• Books - We have over 2000 books on our shelves for research; most of which are related to genealogy or local area history. Numerous other books from other regions and States are also available. MORE...

• Family Histories - We have over 150 family histories that have been compiled and donated to the Society for research. More...

• Microfilm - We have a very extensive list of Census records and County wide Newspapers on microfilm. A microfilm reader/printer is on site for use. More...

• Cemetery Records - Members of the Society have surveyed the County Cemeteries and this information is available for use at the Library. Township Cemetery Books are being published for sale to the public. More...

• Family Name Files - There are over 6000 family name files with newspaper clippings, birth and death records, marriage information as well as information about other people researching the same family. The files also contain information on school, organizations and churches. More...

• Old newspaper Clippings - Obituaries and assorted clippings have been gleaned from old Clay County newspapers. Many of the clippings are from the 1800's. More...

• 1870 Census - Hand copied from the original census, not readily available any where else.

• The Researcher - The Researcher is the Societies quarterly newsletter. All back issues are available for purchase and contain a wealth of information. MORE...

• Membership - CCGSI membership is affordable and supports a non-profit organization. Our membership is open to those interested in Clay County families and history. If you need research done, membership is an advantage. Sign up today. MORE...