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Items for purchase at Clay County Genealogical Society

There are a few items that we have available for you to purchase from the Society. The books and indexes available have been compiled or reprinted and published by the Society so as to make this information more available to the public. You do not have to be a member to purchase these items. More publications are planned in the future, and if you have special interests in an item being published, please let us know. We would be glad to hear from you. Some prices may be subject to change. If there is a price change, you will be notified upon receipt of your order. A list of publications available for purchase follows:

Family Maps of Clay County Indiana, book, ($25.00)

A collection of historical and research maps that contain information such as patent land owners, roads, cemeteries, townships, old town maps and lots of other historical information. The book is indexed by surname and by township and includes full names. $25.00 plus shipping & handling, Indiana residents add $1.75 sales tax.

 

Travis 1909 Travis Clay County History, on Cds ($50.00)

Travis, on two CD's
In the making for 2 years, at last they are available!
Travis History Vol. I & Vol. II, in Rich Text Format (rft),
completely searchable, by most word processing programs.
As a bonus, Each Volume
has an added index!
Packaged 2 disk, one case.
One Set $50.00, plus shipping & handling $5.00
Indiana residents add $3.50 Sales Tax.
 

Blanchard History of Clay County, Indiana Reprint ($40.00+ $3.00 for p&h)

A hard back reprint of the 1884 Blanchard Clay County History. The book size is 8 1/2" x 11", 130% larger than the original which makes for easier reading. The book contains 618 pages and includes the 68 page index. Covered in the book are biographies of residents, the county's organization and description, military information, and thirty-four portraits of early settlers.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County,IN Vol.I: Posey Twp. ($15.00)

The Posey Twp book does not include Summit Lawn Cemetery. It will be in a book by itself due to the size of its listing. Included in Posey Twp. are these cemeteries: Billtown, Bryan-Morgan,Carpenter/Cloverland, Clearview, Eppert, Rule, German, Vest, and Wools. The book is spiral bound with 42 pages and over 3000 entries.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County,IN Vol.II: Sugar Ridge Twp. ($12.50)

The book is spiral bound with 55 pages and 1988 entries. Included in Sugar Ridge Twp. are these cemeteries: Ashboro, Center Point-Brown, Grimes-Gremes, and Harris-Baumunk.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County,IN Vol.III: Perry Twp. ($10.00)

The book is spiral bound with 25 pages and 700 entries. Included in Perry Twp. are these cemeteries: Barber, Conway-Cade, Deeter-Pleasant Grove, Furnace, Huff, Hixon, Rardin, Snoddy, Staggs, Tucker, Van Cleave, and Zion-Gummere.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County, IN  Vol.IV: Cass Twp. ($12.50)

The book is spiral bound with 36 pages and 1293 entries. Included in Cass Twp. are these cemeteries: Anderson, Cagle, Cromwell, Dyer/Schoppel, Old Mace, Poland Chapel (former Presbyterian), Rizley and Wilkinson/Neese.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County, IN  Vol.V:  Harrison Twp. ($25.00)

The book is spiral bound with 152 pages. Included in Harrison Twp. are these  cemeteries, Cole, Duncan, Gray, Greenwell, Liechty, Maple Grove, Middlebury/Martz, Sink and Willis/Wilson, our largest township of the County.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County, IN Vol.VI: Dick Johnson Twp. ($15.00)

The book is spiral bound with 82 pages. Included in Dick Johnson Twp. are these cemeteries, Archer, Bee Ridge, Carter, Greek Catholic, Old Hill, Orchard, Perth, Stunkard, St. Mary’s, Sampson & Webster. Please note: This book does not include Cottage Hill Cemetery.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County, IN Vol. VIII: Jackson Twp. ($15.00)

The book is spiral bound with 79 pages and over 3000 entries.  Included in Jackson Twp. are these cemeteries: Neidlinger, Poplar, St. John, Stearley/Keabler, Union, Wesley Chapel and (North) Zenor.

 

Cemetery Records of Clay County, IN Vol. Van Buren Twp Book 1 ($15.00)

Book 1 is spiral bound and includes only Calcutta Cemetery. Other Cemeteries of Van Buren Twp will be found in Book 2 as soon as it is published.

 

Clay City and Harrison Twp. History Name Index ($1.00)

The Clay City & Harrison Twp. History a 440 page book; is no longer available ;  however,  if you have a copy of the history, a spiral-bound index with  approximately 1,179 entries is available for $1.00 plus tax and shipping, or you may pick up an index at the library to avoid the cost of shipping.

 

Calcutta Cemetery in Van Buren Twp. 83 pages ($15.00)

 

Cory Story ($35.00)

Cory Story was reprinted in 1990 by CCGSI and is a hard bound book with over 400 pages of Cory and Perry Twp. histories and family information. This book is a wealth of information if your family has roots in Posey Twp. or even Clay County. The book was originally dedicated to the pioneer ancestors of Posey Twp. and contains a lot of family information. In 1987 a "name index" was added to the book, and it alone contains 85 pages of individual names. A great resource book for the whole county.

 

Indiana Annual Register, Edited by C. W. CADY and Published by Samuel TURNER, for the year 1846 ($20.00) REDUCED

This book is a 8 1/2 X 11 in size, has 261 pages, with wire spiral bound and firm back. "Containing the names and residences of all Judges and Clerks of Courts, Prosecuting Attorneys, Recorders, Auditors, Treasurers, Sheriffs, Jailers, Commissioners, Assessors, School Commissioners, Justices of the Peace, Notaries Public, Attorneys at Law, Ministers, Physicians, Principal Merchants, Post-Offices, Postmasters, Terms of Circuit Courts; A national Register for the year of 1846. And a great variety of General information which will be highly useful and convenient to Every Citizen."

 

Sherfey & Kidd Funeral Records,1880-1902 ($12.50)

There are 2,776 deaths in this book of 85 pages. Parents names are listed in the index for a total of 5,796 entries, adding an additional 33 pages in this spiral bound book.

 

The Clay County Researcher--back issues ($3.75 each includes postage)

The quarterly newsletter published by the Society as a supplement to membership. Each contains information about the Society, Society meeting notices, and information about the publications available at the library. Some issues also have pictures of families, and most all issues contain family information or queries. The newsletters began in July 1980.

 

Clay County Cemeteries Map, ($5.00 + $1.00 for p&h)

Map size is 30" x 22 1/2" and comes with an index sheet. Over 100 cemeteries are located on a 1967 reprint of a Clay County Highway map. Shipped in a mailing tube.

 

Lewis Township History, ($20.00)

A Reprint: written by the Teachers and Pupils of Lewis Twp. Schools’ during the school year 1915 & 1916.  The book is spiral bound with 199 pages plus a complete index.

 

The History of the Churches of the Bowling Green Yoked Charge, ($15.00)

A Reprint: written by Gordon Melton, in 1967.  The book is spiral bound with 65 pages plus a complete index.

 

Family Group Sheets, ($5.00)

A package of 50 family group sheets. Email for other quantities.

 

Clay County Map 1876 ($2.00)

Detailed map of Clay County in 1876. Shows schools, churches and other interesting features. Add .50 for p&h. Map is folded and mailed in envelope.

 

Pinhook to Brazil ($25.00)

Newly reprinted in a larger format.

 

15- Generation Pedigree Charts ($2.82)

Sold individually, email for more details.

 

Ancestor Charts ($.10)

Email for quantities and more information.

Postage & handling is $3.00 on first item, plus $1.00 each additional item unless stated differently above.
Indiana residents add 7% sales tax. Make check payable to CCGSI.