Biography of William M. Jackson
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 889
WILLIAM M. JACKSON, farmer, P. O. London, was born in Virginia, February 29, 1820. He is a son of William and Nancy (Rea) Jackson the former a native of Pennsylvania, of Irish descent, and the latter a native of Maryland, of Welsh descent. Our subject's education was limited to the subscription schools in the old log schoolhouses. He came to Madison County with his parents in 1828 and here grew up to farm life, which he still follows. He was married in 1851 to Melinda Peterson, daughter of Michael and Susan (Baffenbarger) Peterson, and has two children -- Filmore and Eudora. Mr. Jackson is a Democrat, and he has served his county as member of the board of Infirmary Directors.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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