Jesse Jackson

JESSE JACKSON,

One of the pioneers of Jefferson Township, and one who has been identified with the county’s best interests for years, was born in Jefferson County, Ind., April 22, 1822; came to this county in the year 1836; chose as a helpmate through life Miss Armilda A. Stephenson, to whom he was united in marriage March 10, 1853. Miss Stephenson was born in Kentucky, June 18, 1824; came with her father, John Stephenson, in 1832. Mr. Jackson was county commissioner for a term of years from 1874 to 1878. He died June 4, 1881; is buried at the Dover Baptist Cemetery, near where he lived so long, and where he was highly esteemed as a friend and neighbor. In person Mr. Jackson was six feet high, dark hair, fair complexion, strong and active. His widow is yet living on the home farm, just north of Dover. The following are his children’s names: John G., born June 24, 1854; died July 7, 1879. William, born December 6, 1855; married to Sarah B. McLain. Mary K., born July 12, 1862; married to Morton L. Hill. Mr. Jackson was member of the Regular Baptist Church.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp. 311-312
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007