Does anyone know what happened to the old Clay Co marriage records books? This is a response from the County Clerk that broke my heart. How can I find out who signed as surity on the marriage? Wanda Reply received from: Phyllis Miller county Clerk/Recorder Clay County P.O.Box 160 Louisville, Illinois 62858 December 23, 1998 "Old Marriage Book One no longer exists. All we have is the index. Thanks"