Jackson County was formed in 1816 and takes its name from General Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States. It was formed from parent counties Clark, Washington, and Jefferson counties. In 2020 the county’s population was 46,428. Brownstown serves as the county seat.
Jackson County
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Jackson county
Historical Overview
Jackson County Information
Townships
Brownstown, Carr, Driftwood, Grassy Fork, Hamilton, Jackson, Owen, Pershing, Redding, Salt Creek, Vernon, Washington
Towns
Brownstown, Crothersville, Medora, Seymour, Uniontown, Vallonia
Surrounding Counties
Bartholomew, Brown, Jennings, Lawrence, Monroe, Scott and Washington
Jackson County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Jackson
Jackson County Research
Jackson County History Center
Has both The Historical Society & The Genealogical Society
105 North Sugar Street,
Brownstown, Indiana
(812) 358-2118
Website https://www.jacksoncountyin.com/portfolio-posts/jackson-county-history-center/
Has both The Historical Society & The Genealogical Society
105 North Sugar Street,
Brownstown, Indiana
(812) 358-2118
Website https://www.jacksoncountyin.com/portfolio-posts/jackson-county-history-center/
Jackson County Public Library
Seymour Main Library
303 W. Second Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Genealogy Area – (812) 522-3412 x1240
Email: ref@myjclibrary.org
Brownstown Public Library
120 E. Spring St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2853
Small Genealogy Collection
Seymour Main Library
303 W. Second Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Genealogy Area – (812) 522-3412 x1240
Email: ref@myjclibrary.org
Brownstown Public Library
120 E. Spring St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2853
Small Genealogy Collection
Jackson County History Center
105 North Sugar Street,
Brownstown, Indiana
(812) 358-2118
Website https://www.jacksoncountyin.com/portfolio-posts/jackson-county-history-center/
Has both The Historical Society & The Genealogical Society
105 North Sugar Street,
Brownstown, Indiana
(812) 358-2118
Website https://www.jacksoncountyin.com/portfolio-posts/jackson-county-history-center/
Has both The Historical Society & The Genealogical Society
Birth and death records available from 1882.
Jackson County Health Department
801 West 2nd Street
Seymour, Indiana
(812) 522-6667
Jackson County Health Department
801 West 2nd Street
Seymour, Indiana
(812) 522-6667
Marriage, Court, & Probate records are available from 1816 at the County Clerk’s Office
Jackson County Clerk
109 S. Sugar St. Suite 130
Brownstown, IN
(812) 358-6118
pacton@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Jackson County Recorder
Courthouse
111 S. Main St.
P.O. Box 75
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-6113
Jackson County Clerk
109 S. Sugar St. Suite 130
Brownstown, IN
(812) 358-6118
pacton@jacksoncounty.in.gov
Jackson County Recorder
Courthouse
111 S. Main St.
P.O. Box 75
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-6113
Jackson County Families
John Lemuel Cockerham
John Lemuel Cockerham birth: 1 Mar 1848, Brownston, Jackson Co., IN to Willam D. Cockerham and...
David Daye Sleppy
David Daye Sleppy birth: 16 Jan 1914, West Springfield, Erie Co., PA to Rev. David Daye &...
Alva C. “Bud” Spillman
Alva C. "Bud" Spillman birth: 2 Aug 1920 at Seymour, Jackson Co., IN to Chester Spillman Sr and...
Peter Heinrich Stockamp
Peter Heinrich "Henry" Stockamp b. 29 August 1831, Westphalen, Germany, to Johann and Catherine...
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