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Jackson County was formed in 1831 from parts of Kanawha, Wood, and Mason Counties, and named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States. Its county seat is Ripley.

THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.


This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.


Jackson County Data Online

NEW!! 08/19/07  Obituary of Mrs.Gertrude Mildred Kevicki

Surrounding Counties

Wood County (north)

Wirt County (northeast)

Roane County (east)

Kanawha County (south)

Putnam County (southeast)

Mason County (west)

Meigs County, Ohio (northwest)

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