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Jackson Parish LAGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Louisiana parish. It is a member of LAGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Jackson Parish ancestors.

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Parish Coordinator: You? Jackson Parish LAGenWeb is Available For Adoption. Please contact the State Coordinator, Marsha Holley, if you are interested in adopting this site.

Co-Parish Coordinator: YOU? If you have a sincere interest in the genealogy of Jackson Parish, 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 us to give it a try.

Temporary Parish Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

State Coordinator: Marsha Holley marholley100@gmail.com

PARISH FORMATION

Jackson Parish was established in 1845 from parts of Claiborne, Ouachita, and Union Parishes. It was named in honor of President Andrew Jackson. The parish seat was Vernon, but moved to Jonesboro about 1908.