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Jack County, Texas Facts

When was Jack County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on August 27, 1856 from Cooke County.

What is the County Seat of Jack County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Jacksboro also, the county government website is www.jackcounty.org/.

What counties are adjacent to Jack County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Clay CountyMontague CountyWise CountyParker CountyPalo Pinto CountyYoung CountyArcher County.

Jack County, TX Vital Records

Where can find Jack County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jack County vital records can be found at the Texas Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records reported from 1903. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Texas for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Jack County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Texas Birth and Death CertificateMarriage or Divorce Verification Application to mail.

Jack County, TX Census Records


What Jack County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jack County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Jack Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jack Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jack Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1860.

Another census resource is the Texas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index from 1820-1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Texas Census Records Research Guide.

Jack County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Jack County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Jack County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Jack County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Jack County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Jack County, TX?
A list of Jack County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Texas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Jack County, TX Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Jack County, TX?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Jack County.

Jack Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Jack Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Jack Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Jack Co. TX General and History Websites

Jack Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Jack Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Jack Co. TX Military Records