What counties make up the "Jackson Purchase"?

Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall & McCracken

Which county was the "Mother" county of the Jackson Purchase?

Hickman County

What is the KYJacksonPurchase-L Mail List?

The KYJacksonPurchase-L mail list is a discussion medium for persons interested in genealogical research in the Jackson Purchase region

How do I subscribe to the JP List?

Just send a message to KYJacksonPurchase-request@rootsweb.com,leaving the Subject line blank and placing the one word Subscribe in the message area. You will be automatically subscribed to the List

When were the counties in the JP formed?

What are the county seats for these counties?

                                            Hickman: Clinton

                                            Ballard: Wickliffe

                                           Calloway: Murray

                                           Marshall: Benton

                                           Graves: Mayfield

                                           Fulton: Hickman

                                          McCracken: Paducah

                                          Carlisle: Bardwell

How was the JP originally surveyed?

It was originally surveyed by Henderson using the rectangular survey system.

Where can I find information on the "Rectangular Survey System" and land research?

Go to:

http://users.arn.net/~billco/uslpr.htm

Are there rectangular survey maps on-line for some or all of the JP counties?

Yes. Go to the Jackson Purchase Images Web Site for these and other JP research helps:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygraves/temp/JPL.htm

What is the KYJacksonPurchase-L Mail List & how do I subscribe?

The KYJacksonPurchase-L Mail List is dedicated to the discussion of genealogical and historical data associated with the 8 JP counties. To subscribe, send a message to KYJacksonPurchase-L-request@rootsweb.com and place only the word Subscribe in the message area.

Are there web sites for the individual counties themselves in the Jackson Purchase?

Yes. Click on the county name below to go the KYGenWeb page for each one:
Ballard
Calloway
Carlisle
Fulton
Graves
Hickman
Marshall
McCracken

Where can I find the searchable Archives for the KYJackson Purchase-L Mail List?

Go here:
http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=KYJacksonPurchase-L

Where can I find published works on the Jackson Purchase?

Simmons Historical Publications
Back Then
Stories & Genealogies of Jackson Purchase Families

Graves County Circuit Court Order Book G - 1853-1856 - CD-ROM With Images of All Pages and Every-Name Index

Ballard-Carlisle Historical Society
Bob & Carolyn Milner[Carlisle/Hickman counties]

Where can I find a list of the existing records(deeds, wills, etc.)that each county has available?

Go to this page for a list:

http://users.arn.net/~billco/countyrecs.html

Where can I find a listing of Land Grants in the Jackson Purchase region?

Go to:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygraves/JPGrants.htm

This site shows the JP Land Grants which have been offered on the KYJacksonPurchase-L mail list. As other files are offered on the List, they will be added to this site.