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Name: Moses JACKSON Given Name: Moses Surname: Jackson Sex: M Birth: 1760 in Virginia Death: May 1821 in Gallatin Co., Kentucky Note:
Moses was a Revolutionary War soldier. He was discharged in 1781.
Moses was a Private for 2 tours in the Virginia Militia during the
Revolutionary War, (National Archives, #W9073),
Moses Jackson was born in Virginia, possibly in Shenandoah County, about
the year 1760. Moses married Christiana (surname not confirmed - could be
Walters) in the month of December 1778 while residing in Shenandoah county, VA.
During the Revolutionary War, Moses, while a resident of Shenandoah County,
volunteered as a Private Soldier in the service of the United States for
a tour of six months. He joined the Company Commanded by Captain O'Dell which
mustered at the Shenandoah County Court House in the Month of April 1780
where his company, along with other companies of the regiment Commanded by Col.
Edwards, marched to Winchester, VA, where Moses was stationed during his
first six months enlistment. Moses received an honorable discharge upon
completion of his enlistment. Moses again volunteered for another tour of duty on 1
July 1781, this enlistment being for three months as a Private in Major Welch's
Company in Col Edwards' Regiment in J. Stephens Brigade which was also
mustered at the Shenandoah County Co7urt House and marched again to Winchester V
The Company marched from Winchester to Little York, VA, which was about the
time Cornwallis was taken. !Moses received another honorable discharge for this
tour of duty on 2 October 1781, probably at Little York. The original
copy of his second honorable discharge record is contained in the pension file
documents at the National Archives in Washington DC. While in Shenandoah
County, several children were born to Moses and Christiana Jackson; Hugh,
the oldest son was born 8 May 1780; Jacob in 1783; George Jackson in 1784.
Alexander was born in 1790, however his relationship as a son has not been
confirmed. Moses was still a resident of Shenandoah County as late as
1790 as he was listed in the census of 1790.Sometime between 1790 and 1793, the
family apparently moved to near Fort Defiance, Augusta County, VA. Moses Jacks
was appointed guardian of Catherine Walters in Augusta County on 15 October
1793 and signed a marriage bond with Charles Bruce on the same date. Charles
Bruce and Catherine Walters became husband and wife on 17 October 1793 at the
Augusta Church at Fort Defiance, Augusta County, VA. Moses and Christiana's
daughter Patsey Jackson was born in 1794.
Note:
On the 11th day of September 1797, Moses and Christiana Jackson received
a written church recommendation from Wm Wilson, DVM, of the Augusta Church,
Augusta County, stating their good character and standing while members
of the Church and noting that they were leaving the area. The original copy of
this church document is contained in the Pension Records at the National
Archives.
Note:
The family apparently left Augusta County in 1797, and probably join a group
from the Holston Valley VA area lead by the Carlock brothers and crossed
over mountains to Kentucky. Moses Jackson, along with James Bruce, Jacob
Walters were listed as living in Fayette County, KY by May 1798, James, Abraham,
and Jacob Swango were living at that time in Fayette county also. while in
Fayette County, Moses and Christiana had a son, John, born 25 June 1800. Their
oldest son, Hugh Jackson married Nancy Swango while they were living near the
Elkhorn in Fayette county in 1800. Moses and his family moved to Gallatin Count
KY in 1803 according to an affidavit Moses and Christiana's youngest son,
William Jackson, was born in Gallatin County, KY in 1805. Moses Jackson was a
witness to the Last Will &Testament of Philip Edmondson in February 1805, and he bought a rifle
from the estate in 1810.
Note:
Moses Jackson was listed in the 1810 and 1820 US Census of Gallatin
County KY and died there in the month of May, 1821. Christiana Jackson
lived to be 91
Father: Jonas JACKSON b: 12 Mar 1722/23
Mother: Martha HYDE b: 23 Feb 1722/23 in Newton, MA
Marriage 1 UNKNOWN CHRISTIANA b: 1760 in Shenandoah, Virginia
·Married: Dec 1778 in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Children
ID: I521014981 Name: George Washington JACKSON Given Name: George Washington Surname: Jackson Sex: M Birth: 1784 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia Death: 9 Apr 1852 in Plattsburgh, Cass County, Nebraska Note:
William R. Jackson,b. 1820/25 in Gallatin Co., KY, was the son of George
Jackson(1794VA-9Apr1852NE) and Susannah (Ray) Jackson(1795V-6Apr1852NE).
National Archives Bounty Land Warrant Application 90-108-120-55 , Can N
819, Bundle No. 101 for Veteran George Jackson, Pvt. War of 1812 serving
in Capt. Allen A. Hamilton KY Vol. has several affidavits which will be
beneficial to you contains discharge, aff. signed by William R. Jackson,
a citizen of "New Braskey",letter dated 23 Aug 1880 from Letticia A.
(Jackson) Winscot, of Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE. and an 1851 Affid.from
George Jackson,. George Jackson was the son of Moses & Christiana
Jackson. My 3rd Great-grandfather William Jackson was Moses Jackson's
youngest son and was brother to George Jackson. Moses was a Rev. War Pvt
from Shenandoah Co. Va, and died in 1821 in Gallatin Co., KY.
William (R.) Jackson was enumerated in the 1855 Census of Plattsburgh
Pct, Cass Co., NB.
George served in the War of 1812.
He died on the Banks of the Missouri River in 1852 near Plattsburgh,
Cass County, Nebraska.
Father: Moses JACKSON b: 1760 in Virginia
Mother: UNKNOWN CHRISTIANA b: 1760 in Shenandoah, Virginia
Marriage 1 Susannah RAY b: 1795 in Virginia
·Married: 11 Nov 1814 in Gallatin Co., Kentucky
ID: I521014429 Name: William R. JACKSON Given Name: William R. Surname: Jackson Sex: M Birth: Bet 1820 and 1825 in Gallatin Co., Kentucky Death: 1880 Note:
William R. Jackson,b. 1820/25 in Gallatin Co., KY, was the son of George
Jackson(1794VA-9Apr1852NE) and Susannah (Ray) Jackson(1795V-6Apr1852NE).
National Archives Bounty Land Warrant Application 90-108-120-55 , Can N
819, Bundle No. 101 for Veteran George Jackson, Pvt. War of 1812 serving
in Capt. Allen A. Hamilton KY Vol. has several affidavits which will be
beneficial to you contains discharge, aff. signed by William R. Jackson,
a citizen of "New Braskey",letter dated 23 Aug 1880 from Letticia A.
(Jackson) Winscot, of Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE. and an 1851 Affid.from
George Jackson,. George Jackson was the son of Moses & Christiana
Jackson. My 3rd Great-grandfather William Jackson was Moses Jackson's
youngest son and was brother to George Jackson. Moses was a Rev. War Pvt
from Shenandoah Co. Va, and died in 1821 in Gallatin Co., KY.
William (R.) Jackson was enumerated in the 1855 Census of Plattsburgh
Pct, Cass Co., NB.
Father: George Washington JACKSON b: 1784 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Mother: Susannah RAY b: 1795 in Virginia
Marriage 1 Catherine WINSCOTT b: in Indiana
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