Jackson County (Wis.). Clerk: Records, 1859-1948
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Summary Information
Title: Jackson County (Wis.). Clerk: Records
Inclusive Dates: 1859-1948

Creator:
  • Jackson County (Wis.). Clerk
Call Number: Jackson Series 17

Quantity: 0.6 c.f. (2 archives boxes)

Repository:
Housed at the Special Collections & Area Research Center, Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections.

Archival Locations:
UW-La Crosse Murphy Library / La Crosse Area Research Ctr. (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Jackson County Clerk's records consisting of a marriage register, 1877-1908; marriage certificates and registrations, 1885-1907; reports of marriage, 1907-1917; a register of nurses, 1914-1933; and a cemetery funds book, circa 1921-1948. Also present are a School Superintendent record book, 1887; teacher certificates, 1875-1884; and a Justice of the Peace record book, 1859-1868.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-jack0017
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Scope and Content Note

The marriage register consists of copies of marriage certificates and registrations listing date, names of both parties, husband's occupation, residence, and names of both party's parents. The loose marriage certificates and registrations were found in the marriage register and consist of the same information. The reports of marriage are stubs that were attached to marriage certificates and contain the same information listed above. The register of nurses contains a name index and a certificate for each nurse residing or practicing in the county. The cemetery funds records are arranged alphabetically by cemetery name and list name, amount paid, and in some cases plot number.

The School Superintendent record book contains a register of district clerks and teacher examination records. The three volumes of teacher certificates list name, age, and examination results of those authorized to teach.

The Justice of the Peace record book consists of two parts. The first is financial accounts of individual towns, and the second is short summaries of criminal and civil cases brought before the court. These include the names of the plaintiff and defendant, court costs, and verdict.

Contents List
Jackson Series 17
Clerk's Records
Box   1
Volume   1
Marriage register, 1877-1907
Box   1
Marriage certificates and registrations, 1885-1907
Box   1
Reports of marriage, 1907-1917
Box   1
Volume   2
Register of nurses, 1914-1933
Box   1
Cemetery funds record, 1921-1948
Superintendent of Schools Records
Box   1
Volume   3
Superintendent of Schools record book, 1887
Teacher certificates
Box   1
Volume   4
1875-1877
Box   2
Volume   5
1881-1882
Box   2
Volume   6
1883-1884
Box   2
Volume   7
Justice of the Peace record book, 1859-1868