~~ William Nelson Jackson ~~

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OBIT:

The Muncie Morning Star
November 21st, 1902

The Late William N. Jackson

William N. Jackson, the Father of Williams Post G. A. R., Died Thursday Morning in this City

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After constant suffering for more than a year, death at last came to the relief of the venerable William N. Jackson at 8:26 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, J. D. Mock, 1100 East Main Street, with whom he made his home for the past two years. During the past nine days the end had been expected at almost any moment. Par- of ? of the internal organs, supplemented by old age, was the cause of his death. Peacefully he sank away into the rest for which he had often asked for during the month of his suffering.
The funeral of Mr. Jackson will be conducted from the Mock residence on East Main Street at 3:30 o'clock on Sunday. A service by members of Williams Post G. A. R. will attend in a ?. The last services will be conducted by the Rev. Henry Marsh and by the Rev. Oliver Carmichael, life long friends of the deceased. Internment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery.
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An Eventful Career
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William Nelson Jackson was the son of Thomas and Amelia Jackson. He was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, December 22, 1827. While his parents moved from Louden County, Virginia to Licking County, Ohio he remained with his parents until 1834 when they immigrated to Delaware County, Indiana. For a number of years Mr. Jackson taught school. He later become a cabinet maker, and was a furniture dealer.
He was married to Sarah L. Collins in Delaware County, Indiana in 1850. To them were born eight children, six of whom survive. They are Mrs. J. D. Mock, Mrs. Laura Fennell, Dr. F. G. Jackson, H. Marsh Jackson, Warren A. Jackson and Charles B. Jackson.
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A Gallant Soldier
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He 1862, enlisted into the Nineteenth Indiana Infantry, which was formed in Muncie, Indiana. He participated in all the major engagements of the regiment. It was said, that Mr. Jackson was the only man enlisted with the unit and stayed with them until he mustered out, in 1865. His conduct during the war is worthy of special praise. He was at all times gallant, courageous and sympathetic. In recognition of his bravery during the war, Williams Post G. A. R. of this city, selected him as "Father of their Post". His patriotism and his love of the flag, for which he fought, never waned.
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He Loved the Flag
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Even in his last illness the sick room was draped with the national emblem at his request.
In 1879 his wife died and he mourned her all through his life. He never remarried. Since the death of his wife he has raised this eight children. (parts are unreadable) For the past few years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Mock.
All through his life he has been active in public life and during his present illness.
In 18?? he was voted into the Indiana House of Representatives. (Parts are unreadable)
Something ? with the Lake Erie Railroad.
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A Christian Life
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Transcribed by: Brad Collins, Feb 2013
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MILITARY:

Civil War Union veteran of Company E, 19th Indiana Infantry. He mustered into the service as a Private in August, 1862. He was one of the few men from the 19th Indiana who was not wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. He would transfer to the 20th Indiana Infantry as a Corporal in the fall of 1864 with the other surviving members of the 19th. He filed for and started to receive a pension in 1884.

Sources:
Harris, Phil. 19th Indiana Infantry researcher http://www.19thindianaironbrigade.com

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William N. Jackson, of Company E of the Nineteenth Regiment, relates as follows:

"As members of Company E, we were passing through the town, and stopped at a rain barrel to get a drink. Just then a shell struck a corner of the house above us, knocked out the bricks, scattering them down around our heads. That squad moved on rather briskly. As we passed along, the shells were flying so thickly that some dodged down into cellars and were captured. I could hear the shot whizzing through the air from behind us. One seemed to pass very near my head. It struck not many yards ahead of me, plowing up the walk and killing several men. In passing through the town, I saw several women (but no men) with pitchers of water, giving the thirsty soldiers drink. It is said that only one citizen of Gettysburg was in the fight, and that was old Johnnie Burns. He fought in the Iron Brigade, and that very bravely."

Source: History Of Delaware County
T. B. Helm
1881
(Pages 118-119)

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RECORDS:

1850 United States Federal Census about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: District 24, Delaware, Indiana
Gender: Male
Family Number: 563
Household Members:
Name Age
William N Jackson 22
Sarah S Jackson 17

Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
Spouse Name: Sarah Collins
Marriage Date: Dec 1850
Marriage County: Delaware

U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 about William Jackson
Name: William Jackson
Residence: Centre, Delaware, Indiana
Class: 3
Congressional District: 5th
Age on 1 July 1863: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Race: White
Place of Birth: Indiana

1860 United States Federal Census about Sarah L Jackson
Name: Sarah L Jackson
Age in 1860: 26
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
Gender: Female
Post Office: Muncie
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
William N Jackson 32
Sarah L Jackson 26
Mary M Jackson 9
Laura E Jackson 6
Melville E Jackson 3
Frank G Jackson 1

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 about William N. Jackson
Name: William N. Jackson
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Indiana
Regiment Name: 19 Indiana Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 19th Regiment, Indiana Infantry
Company: E
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M540 roll 37

U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
State: Indiana
Tax Year: 1865
Roll Title: District 6; Annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1865
NARA Series: M765
NARA Roll: 26

1870 United States Federal Census about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Muncie
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
William N Jackson 43
Sarah L Jackson 36
Mary M Jackson 19
Laura E Jackson 15
Frank Jackson 11
Henry M Jackson 4
Warren A Jackson 1

1880 United States Federal Census about William N. Jackson
Name: William N. Jackson
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Carpenter
Household Members:
Name Age
William N. Jackson 52
Frank G. Jackson 21
Marsh Jackson 14
Warren A. Jackson 11
Charles B. Jackson 3

U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
State Filed: Indiana
Roll Number: T288_239

1900 United States Federal Census about William N Jackson
Name: William N Jackson
Age: 72
Birth Date: Dec 1827
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Center, Delaware, Indiana
[Delaware]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William N Jackson 72
Charles B Jackson 23

Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 about William N. Jackson
Name: William N. Jackson
Date: 20 Nov 1902
Location: Muncie
Age: 74 Yr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Source Location: County Health Office, Muncie
Source notes: The source of this record is the book H-6 on page 11 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.

U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 about William Nelson Jackson
Name: William Nelson Jackson
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1827
Death Date: 20 Nov 1902
Cemetery: Beech Grove Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Muncie, Indiana

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History Of Delaware County
T. B. Helm 1881
Hamilton Township
(Pages 245-249 including bios)

During the year 1855, the Trustees entered into contracts with the following persons, to build schoolhouses at the locations designated: WILLIAM N. JACKSON contracted to build a frame house (location not designated), for $312.50; Amos Wilson contracted to build one frame house "at the corner of Section 5," for $325, and Lewis Smith contracted to build a similar structure in Section 11, for $312.50. In July, 1856, a contract was awarded to George W. Miller, for building a frame schoolhouse in District, No. 2, $312.50, and, in May, 1860, to JOHN H. COLLINS for building one at the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of Section 27, for which he received $312.50. The record of this board closes with the year 1860, at which time the law was so amended as to relegate its duties to one Trustee, who was invested with all the authority of the former board. The present incumbent of this office is Duncan Williams.

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