Jackson County, Kansas Records
Calhoun County, Kansas (Map It) was created on August 25, 1855 as one of the original 36 counties. County was renamed to Jackson County on February 11, 1859. The county was named in honor of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), soldier (victor at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815) and seventh president of the United States...
Jackson County is bordered by Brown County (northeast), Atchison County (east), Jefferson County (southeast), Shawnee County (south), Pottawatomie County (west), Nemaha County (northwest).
Jackson County Cities and Towns include Holton, Hoyt, Mayetta, Denison, Whiting, Delia, Circleville, Netawaka, Soldier.
A Map of Jackson County, Kansas contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.
Jackson County, Kansas Courthouse Records
Jackson County, KS Courthouse
The Jackson County Courthouse is located in Holton, Kansas. Early marriages of Calhoun County, Kansas Territory, are in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Learn More About State of Kansas Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.
The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.
The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Jackson county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.
- Jackson County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1892; 1902-11, Marriage Records from 1855 and Death Records from 1892; 1902-11 (Incomplete. Extant for 1892 and 1902-1911 only. Records for 1892 at KSHS.). The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
- Jackson County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1858. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
- Jackson County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1857 and Court Records from 1861. The Clerk of Court is part of the Judicial Branch of local government and as such is required to maintain a record of all documents filed with the courts, keep a record of all court proceedings, and collect various fines and forfeitures ordered by the court and specified by statute.
- Jackson County Treasurers Office by Kansas State law is responsible for the tax billing, collection and distribution of tax money for the State, County, Cities and all other taxing entities that levy Ad Valorem and/or special assessment taxes. For the most part, tax records remain at the local level. Assessment and tax rolls are kept, permanently, by the County Treasurer's office.
Jackson County, Kansas Census Records
- Learn More: State of Kansas Census Records
- U.S. Federal Population Schedules: 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragmented), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940
- State Population Schedules: 1855, Census Collection, 1855-1925, 1919-1961
- U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
- Selected U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
- Selected U.S. Federal Census Industry Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
- Union Veterans Schedules: 1890
Jackson County, Kansas Vital Records
- Learn More: State of Kansas Vital Records
- Birth and Death Records: from July 1, 1911 to present
- Marriage Records: from May 1, 1913 to present.
- Divorce Records: from July 1, 1951 to present.
- Locations: Kansas Office of Vital Statistics, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S W Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221; (785) 296-3253
- Vital Records Online: USAVital or Social Security Death Index
- Vital Records by Mail: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications.
Jackson County, Kansas Resources
- State of Kansas Archives and Societies
- RAOGK Volunteers for Kansas
- Jackson County Historical Society
- Search for Jackson Co. records at the Kansas State Archives
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Jackson County, Kansas External Links
- Kansas Historical Newspapers - Newspapers.com
- Jackson County, Kansas Books - Amazon
- Jackson Co., Kansas - FindaGrave
- Kansas Indexed Historical Records - Familysearch
- Jackson County, Kansas Links - Cyndi's List
- Jackson County - Kansas Historical Society Biography
- Historical Newspapers from Kansas (1841–1981)
- Jackson Co. KSGenweb
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- Jackson County, Kansas Military Records