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If you have any Vital Records you would like to contribute see "A Guide for contributing your material to share with others via the Jackson County, Kansas site" All files are "as is" and I cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information contained in this database. I regret I cannot assist you in your personal research or prevent duplication of data. My goal is to provide these files to aid you in finding and/or correcting your family information. Don't forget to check the Volunteer Lookups section for individuals who may have volunteered to look up records.


Birth Records

Jackson County

State law authorizes the issuance of certified copies of vital records. Uncertified copies or verifications are not provided to the public.

State law also specifies that the initial $12.00 fee for a certified birth certificate copy is a five-year record search fee ? one certified copy is issued if the record is found and if not found, the fee is retained. You will receive either the certified copy or a letter explaining the search conducted and that no record was located.

Birth certificates began being filed at the State level on July 1, 1911. The Kansas State Office of Vital Statistics has six methods available for making a request for a birth certificate: regular mail, priority mail, telephone, fax, internet, and walk-in customer service. Detailed instructions are available at the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

Between about 1885 and July 1, 1911 births may have been recorded at the county or city clerk's office in register volumes. Not all of these registers have survived. To inquire about information and fees contact:

Jackson County Clerk
Courthouse Square
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2891

Birth Resources

 

The Kansas State Historical Society have copies of some county and city birth records available on microfilm.  Below is a listing of birth records on microfilm and their microfilm number.  Contact the KSHS for additional information in obtaining these records.

  • Births, 1902-1911 - [AR 1942, AR 5269]

Birth information located at the LDS Libraries or www.FamilySearch.org.

  • Vital statistics record, 1902-1918 / Jackson County (Kansas). County Clerk

  • Vital Records Index  (offsite)

 

Death Records

Jackson County

Death Resources

State law authorizes the issuance of certified copies of vital records. Uncertified copies or verifications are not provided to the public.

State law also specifies that the initial $13.00 fee for a certified death certificate copy is a five-year record search fee ? one certified copy is issued if the record is found and if not found, the fee is retained. You will receive either the certified copy or a letter explaining the search conducted and that no record was located.

Death certificates began being filed at the State level July 1, 1911.  The Office of Vital Statistics has six methods available for making a request for a death certificate: regular mail, priority mail, telephone, fax, internet, and walk-in customer service. Detailed instructions are available at the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

Between about 1885 and July 1, 1911 deaths may have been recorded at the county or city clerk's office in register volumes. Not all of these registers have survived. To inquire about information and fees contact:

Jackson County Clerk
Courthouse Square
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2891

The Kansas State Historical Society have copies of some county and city death records available on microfilm.  Below is a listing of death records on microfilm and their microfilm number.  Contact the KSHS for additional information in obtaining these records. 

  • Deaths, 1902-1911- [AR 1942, AR 5269]
  • Vital statistics record, 1902-1918 / Jackson County (Kansas). County Clerk

Death information located at the LDS Libraries or www.FamilySearch.org.

 

Marriage Records

Jackson County

State law authorizes the issuance of certified copies of vital records. Uncertified copies or verifications are not provided to the public.

State law also specifies that the initial $12.00 fee for a certified marriage certificate copy is a five-year record search fee ? one certified copy is issued if the record is found and if not found, the fee is retained. You will receive either the certified copy or a letter explaining the search conducted and that no record was located.

Marriage licenses were required beginning in 1867 at the County level, but they did not began being filed at the State level until May 1, 1913.

The Office of Vital Statistics has six methods available for making a request for a death certificate: regular mail, priority mail, telephone, fax, internet, and walk-in customer service. Detailed instructions are available at the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

To inquire about marriage information and fees prior to May 1, 1913 contact:

Jackson County Clerk
Courthouse Square
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2891

 

Marriages Resources

Marriage information located at the LDS Libraries or www.FamilySearch.org.

  • Vital statistics record, 1902-1918 / Jackson County (Kansas). County Clerk
  • Vital Records Index (offsite)

Books containing Marriage records

  • Jackson (Calhoun) County, Kansas, Bride and Groom Index, Volume I (March 14, 1855 to December 31, 1884). compiled by Dan Fenton, 1989

  • Jackson County, Kansas, Bride and Groom Index, Volume II (January 1, 1885 to December 31, 1895). compiled by Dan Fenton, 1992

  • Jackson County, Kansas, Bride and Groom Marriage Index, Volume III (January 1, 1896 to December 31, 1901). compiled by Dan Fenton, 2003

  • Jackson County  Marriage Licenses Card Index, 3 March 1858 to 27 March 1913, (includes some Nemaha and Pottawatomie County), Jackson County Historical Society Museum, 327 New York Ave., Holton, KS 66436