Claiborne County, Tennessee Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Governor of Louisiana and Governor of Mississippi Territory William C. C. Claiborne (c1775-1817).

Parent County
1801--Claiborne County was created 29 October 1801 from Grainger and Hawkins Counties. County seat: Tazewell

Record Loss
1863 and 1931 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:


 * Burned Counties Research in FamilySearch Wiki
 * Michael John Neill, Burned Counties in Family History Circle

Neighboring Counties
Bell County, Kentucky

Campbell 

Grainger

Hancock

Lee County, Virginia

Union 

Whitley County, Kentucky

Cemeteries
For a list of Clairborne county cemeteries, click here.

Land
The original Claiborne County Deed Books are held at the County Courthouse. The Tennessee State Library and Archives microfilmed Deed Books A to Z2 (1801-1895) and the Index (1801-1910). Copies of their microfilms are available at the Family History Library: FHL US/CAN Films 898403-898416.

Family History Centers
Cumberland Gap Tennessee 2063 Highway 63 Arthur, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States Telephone: 423-869-2481 Hours: By appt These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog