Claiborne County TN Genealogy

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Claiborne County Records by City/Town

Arthur Genealogy (35)
Clairfield Genealogy (41)
Cumberland Gap Genealogy (43)
Goin Genealogy (34)
Harrogate Genealogy (56)
Howard Quarter Genealogy (41)

Lily Grove Genealogy (33)
Lone Mountain Genealogy (41)
New Tazewell Genealogy (61)
Speedwell Genealogy (106)
Springdale Genealogy (36)
Tazewell Genealogy (120)

Overview of Claiborne County Records

  • Claiborne County was created in 1801 from Grainger and Hawkins counties.
  • Copies of birth records from 1908 to 1920, marriage records from 1818 to 1970, and death records from 1908 to 1970 can be obtained from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
  • Copies of birth records for 1921 and later, marriage records for 1970 and later, and death records for 1971 and later can be obtained from the Tennessee Vital Records Office.
  • The Claiborne County Clerk has marriage records starting in 1838 and probate records from 1837 to 1982 (probate).
  • The Claiborne County Magistrate and Justice of Peace has court records starting in 1801.
  • The Claiborne County Circuit Court Clerk has civil, circuit, criminal court, and divorce records.
  • The Claiborne County Clerk and Master has chancery and probate court records starting in 1801.
  • The Claiborne County Register of Deeds has land records starting in 1801.
  • The Claiborne County Assessor of Property has land maps/assessment of property records.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.