9th Great Grandparents
Rosetta Ellen Jackson Branch
Ralph Jackson and Leah Williams
Leah Williams is believed to be the daughter of William Williams (1632-1717) as she was listed in his will. Leah remarried after Ralph's death in 1709 to John Pattison, which is how she is referred to in her father's will. Documentation of her second marriage is supported in John Pattison's will where he bequeathed property to his stepsons Ralph Jr and Joseph Jackson.
Ralph Jackson's Will
Ralph Jackson's will recorded in Henrico County, Virginia Wills, page 189, reads as follows: To each of my sons, 100 acres on north side of Swift Creek and to take their choice as they come of age. My wife to have her third part of my land where she sees fit. To daughter Elizabeth Perkinson, two young ewes. Each child to have a cow apiece. Wife to be sole executrix. Dated 27 Oct 1708, Wit: John Worsham, John Worsham, Jr. William Worsham. Recorded 1 Sep 1709.
Children of Ralph and Leah Williams
Elizabeth (1680-unk) m. John Perkinson
Ralph (1681-1776)
Daniel (1684-1781)
Williams Jackson (1688-1739) m. Sarah Burton (1695-1757)
* Sarah's grandfather (Thomas Burton) was first documented in Virginia in 1657.
Harrison, Francis Burton. Burton chronicles of colonial Virginia: being excerpts from existing records, particularly relating to the Burtons of the valley of the James and Appomattox, with especial reference to the ancestry of Jesse Burton of Lynchburg (1750-1795). Darmstadt: L.C. Wittich, 1933.
John (1690-1713)
Joseph (1700-1774)
Williams Jackson Will
Williams Jackson's will is recorded in Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Part One 1654-1737 as stated: Will of William Jackson of Dale Parish To son Mathew 150 acres in Henrico County on south side of Swift Creek, upon Licking Creek, where he lately lived and 1 negro after death of his mother Sarah Jackson; to son William 177 acres in Amelia County on Mayes Branch on lower side, and 1 negro; To son John, 200 acres in Amelia on lower end of my survey on Beaver Pond Branch, negro and items; To cousin Thomas Neal, son of Thomas Neal, 200 acres; To my friend John Brown all of my land on Mayes Branch, part of survey 260 acres; Rest of land on upper side of Mayes Branch to my son Francis, 200 acres, plus 1 negro and items; To son Mark, 100 acres on north side of Swift Creek on upper end of land where I live, 1 negro and items; To son Thomas, all land and plantation where I live, also 80 acres on Licking Creek, at lower end of his brother Mathew's line, and 1 negro; To daughter Ruth Moor, 1 shilling; To daughter Agnes Jones, 1 cow & calf; To wife Sarah, use of all above Negroes and my plantation during widowhood and to be executrix. Dated 26 Nov 1738, witnessed John Green, John Blankenship, and William Turner. Recorded 5 Sept 1739.
Children of Williams Jackson and Sarah Burton
Matthew (1710/14 - 14 Mar 1783)
William (1716~18 - after 1739)
Mark (~1720 - 1765)
Ruth
Thomas
Agnes
Francis (~1725 - 1777)
John (~1727 - 1788) m. Sarah (surname unknown)
John and Sarah Jackson, my 7th great grandparents, moved from Henrico County to Amelia County, Virginia.
John Jackson's Will
Amelia County, Virginia Will Book 4, page 94. In the name of God Amen, I John Jackson Sr of Amelia County being Sick and Weak of Body but of perfect and sound memory do make and Ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and from following after all of my Just Debts are paid I Give to my son Abner Jackson one Negro boy Called Abner (?) one Negro Girl called nancy I also Give the tract of Land he now Lives upon in the County of Charlotte being by estimation one hundred and thirty three acres to the same more or less; I Give to my son Henry Jackson two pounds Current money to be raised out of my estate and paid him after my wifes decease. I Give to my son Isaiah Jackson one Negro boy called Jack, one feather bed and furniture and two head of misling (?) siged (?) Cattle; I Give to my wife Sarah Jackson during her natural Life or Enter marriage my Plantation on which I am dwelling with all the Land I hold Joining the said Plantation and on her Death or intermarriage (?) I desire it may return to my son Curtis Jackson, I also Leave (?) to my wife Sarah Jackson the following Negros, ?, Amey, Jude, Tawney, Milley, Sally/Tally, Sampson, with all my stock with the stock household furniture and Still may be Equally Divided Between all my Children John Jackson, Arthur Jackson, Daniel Jackson, Abner Jackson, wife Sarah Jackson Executrix with my son Arthur Jackson Executor of my Last Will and testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Fourteenth day of August Ann. Dom. One thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven. Signed, Sealed, and Acknowledged in the presence of Barthow Dupree, James Dupree, Josiah Foster, William Hindby.
Children of John and Sarah Jackson
John Jr (1741~46 - Unk)
Arthur (1743~46 - Unk
Daniel (1750 - Unk)
Abner (1750~61 - Unk) m Elizabeth (Betsy)
William (1754~61-Unk)
Henry (1758~61 - Unk)
Curtis (1764 - Unk)
Isaiah (after 1772 - Unk)
6th Great Grandparents
Abner and Betsy Jackson
Abner and Betsy Jackson moved to Kentucky letting the property willed to Abner by his father John to default on owed taxes. Together they had eight children.
Abner Jackson's Will
Jessamine County, Kentucky, Will Books A-C, 1799-1826, Will Book B, page 3. In the name of god amen, I Abner Jackson of the County of Jessamine and state of Kentucky being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory, Blessed be the Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say, First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Jackson, my plantation on which I now live together with my Dwelling house, kitchen, barn, stables, out houses and all other things there on which appertaineth to the premises likewise my Negro girl, Nance, likewise my white horse Bowlen and my sorrel mare Diamond, likewise three cows, to wit, my pied cow Molly my brown cow jin and my brown cow dove-likewise three sows to wit: two spotted and one white together with twelve shols- likewise such of the farming utensils and house and kitchen furniture as she shall have used all of which property I wish her to have and to hold that the property above mentioned, to wit, The plantation Negro girl two horses, three cows, all the hogs, together with all my farming utensils, house and kitchen furniture should be sold and be received an Equal division among all the children, that is to say one child's part - I do likewise give to my beloved son Isaiah Jackson, my sorrel yian? and colt Dobbin and do herein make provision in that she shall be well clothed out of the property which I leave in possession of Elizabeth Jackson my wife. I do likewise give to my beloved sons Isam, Joel, and Isaiah one good cow and calf each of the value of twelve dollars to be delivered to them out of my stock of cattle, likewise one bed and Bed clothing Each. And lastly, as to all the rest, reside and remainders of my estate real and personal good and chattel of what kind and nature. Second I wish to be sold and delivered above, that is to say, to my beloved sons Ezekiel Jackson, and John Jackson, ? Jackson and Isaiah Jackson ? and my beloved daughters Salley, Gibeny and Charlet Springer Each and every of them my sons and daughters to have an equal share. I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Jackson Executrix together with Ezekiel Jackson Executors to this my last will hereby revoking all others by me made in former. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred nine. Abner Jackson his mark Signed sealed and published and delivered by the above named Abner Jackson to be his last will and Testament subscribed in names as witness in presence of the testor. Wit: Wm Anderson, Wm Marshall, Hugh Anderson
Children of Abner and Betsy Jackson
Ezekiel Jackson (1773-1853) m. Deliah (1773-1836) and moved to MO circa 1831
Sally (1775-Unk)
Joel (1781-Unk)
John Archibald (1784-1858)
Charlotte (1785-Unk)
Isham (1789-1855)
Isaiah (1798-Unk)
Descendants of Ralph Jackson and Leah Williams
Williams Jackson m. Sarah Burton
John Jackson m. Sarah (surname unknown)
Abner Jackson m. Elizabeth "Betsy" (surname unknown)
Ezekiel Jackson m. Deliah
Abner J. Jackson m. Polly Fritzgerald
Rufus Jackson m. Damaris Dixon
Noah Calvin Jackson m. Edna Grace Gilchrest
Harry Calvin Jackson m. Pearl May Thomas
Rosetta Ellen Jackson m. John Hyrum Bowman
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