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Jackson County KSGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Kansas county. It is a member of KSGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Jackson County ancestors.

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Please consider contributing your pieces of Jackson County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome. Our combined efforts can make this a great site for all who visit!

Co-County Coordinator: YOU? If you have a sincere interest in the genealogy of Jackson County, and if you are willing to help others along their family history journey, but website maintenance doesn't appeal to you, consider becoming a Co-CC. As Co-CC you would reply to email inquiries, contribute content, monitor the website, .... Contact me to give it a try.

County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Calhoun County was one of the counties formed by the first territorial legislature in 1855. In 1859, the county was renamed to Jackson County, in honor of President Andrew Jackson.

Holton is the County Seat.