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Jackson County, Texas
Genealogy, History & Facts

County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
County Societies, Family History Resources and County Genealogy Links

Jackson County, Texas Facts

When was Jackson County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on March 17, 1836 as one of the original 23 counties (established as a municipality by the Provisional Government of Texas on December 5, 1835 from Matagorda County).

What is the County Seat of Jackson County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Edna also, the county government website is www.co.jackson.tx.us/.

What counties are adjacent to Jackson County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Colorado County, Wharton County, Matagorda County, Calhoun County, Victoria County, Lavaca County.

Jackson County, TX Vital Records

Where can find Jackson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jackson 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 Jackson County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Texas Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Verification Application to mail.

Jackson County, TX Census Records


What Jackson County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jackson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Jackson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jackson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jackson Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 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.

Jackson County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Jackson County Courthouse

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

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Jackson County Courthouse destroyed by fire on June 15, 1900.  Records of the County Judge, Assessor and Justice of the Peace were lost. The Jackson County Progress Newspaper plant and offices (along with part of the Edna business district) were destroyed by fire, 12 November 1906.

Jackson County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Jackson Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Jackson Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Jackson Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Jackson Co. TX General and History Websites

Jackson Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Jackson Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Jackson Co. TX Military Records