Order books, 1815-1886 (bulk 1815, 1855-1886).

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Order books, 1815-1886 (bulk 1815, 1855-1886).

The county court order book is a transcript of orders issued by the court and is essentially concerned with the administration, supervision, and regulation of county affairs. Order books may include such records as probate records; road orders; lunacy inquests; bonds, reports, and settlements of public officials; occupational licenses; naturalization records; and records concerning the administration of the fiscal affairs of the county. Entries may include date, term of court, names of principles, nature of order, and signature of county judge.

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Clay County (Ky.). County Clerk.

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Clay, the forty-seventh Kentucky county, was formed in 1806 from parts of Floyd, Knox, and Madison Counties. Manchester is the county seat. The county is named for General Green Clay. The Clay County Clerk, whose duties are numerous and diverse, records and maintains various legal instruments and Fiscal Court records. In addition, the clerk registers motor vehicles (KRS 186.020); issues and records marriage licenses and certificates (KRS 402.080, 402.220, 402.230); and r...