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James Jonathan Jackson

Born: 1809 (1840 Census of Wilson Co., Tenn; 1850 and 1860
Census of Franklin Co., N.C.)

Died: (Goodspeed's History of Tenn. says 1873, but this is not
correct. He was living on July 4, 1878, when he was visiting
in Bedford Co., Tenn and there filed a claim for Bounty land
on that date, stating that he lived at Kenton Sta., Obion
County, Tenn.) It appears that he died between 11-25-1879
when his will was dated and when his will was probated in
Obion County in the December term of the court in 1879.
(Will book, p 164)

Married: May 9, 1829, Martha Evans (Franklin Co. Marriage Bonds, p
91; N. C. Historical Commission, Raleigh, N. C. )

James Jonathan and Martha Evans were both members of the Baptist
church (Goodspeed, p 1209-1210)

They came to Wilson County, Tennessee in 1830. Went back to
Franklin County, N. C. in 1844. In 1869 returned to Tennessee to
either Bedford or Marshall counties, then to Kenton Station, Obion
County Tennessee (Goodspeed p. 1209-1210). According to Miss.
Lilly Jackson, they are buried in Miles Graveyard near a levy. She
doesn't think the graves are marked. To reach cemetery, go by
church and homeplace 3 or 4 miles to Turnpike levy. Cemetery on left
side of road going toward turnpike levy. To get to Kenton, go south
from Union City, cross river bridge, until you get to 2 or 3 brick houses
on left, one on corner, take first road to right to old homeplace and
church. James J. Jackson was listed in 1860 census as in Louisburg,
N. C. as a merchant.

He enlisted in Creek War (Seminole, or Florida)-on June 13, 1836, at
Lebanon, Wilson Co. Tenn. as a private in Capt. Jesse J. Finley's
Company, 2nd Regt., Col. William Trousdale's Brigade, Mounted
Volunteers. (File Cards - Tenn. State Library & Archives, Nashville,
Tenn.; File No. 15519-160-50, National Archives, Washington, D.C.)

On June 14, 1851, he applied for Bounty Land for service in the Creek
War on the Georgia and Alabama line, and Seminole War in Florida.
He made this application in Franklin Co., N. C., as a resident thereof.
His original discharge was attached to the petition. He was
discharged May 10, 1838 in Baton Rouge, La.

On July 4, 1878, in Bedford Co., Tenn., he filed a claim for additional
Bounty land for military services. (it seems he had only obtained 80
acres from the warrant for 160 acres as was given from the 1851
application). His application so states. He states that his age was 69,
that his address is Kinton Sta., Obion Co., Tenn., but that he is on a
visit of several months to his children living in Bedford and Marshall
Counties, that he has already received 80 acres for service as a
private in the company commanded by Capt. Jesse J. Finley in the
Tennessee Volunteers (Cavalry) commanded by Col. Wm. Trousdale,
and all commanded by General Armstrong in the war with the Creek
Indians in 1836 on the Georgia and Alabama border, and that he was
ordered from the Creek nation to Florida. That he also volunteered for
6 months in 1837 in the Florida Seminole war and was lst Sgt. In the
company commanded by Capt. Wm. L. S. Dearing, in the Regiment
commanded by Major Lauderdale in the war with the Seminole Indians
(File No. 15519-160-50 National Archives, Washington, D. C.) For
more on the Seminole war see: Jo Conn Guild "Old Times in
Tennessee", pages 122 through 139; Will T. Hale & Dixon L. Merrift
"Tennessee and Tennesseans" Vol 11 pp 432 through ----

According to his grandson, Robert H. Jackson, Greens Mill, Maury
County, Tenn., James J. Jackson was against secession, but after
North Carolina seceeded, he raised and equipped the first company in
Louisburg N. C., and was elected its captain.

On a "Roll of Honor of the Regiment" his name appears as follows:
James J. Jackson, Capt., Co. G, 15th Rgt. N. C. Volunteers, Cookes
Brigade, Heths Division, A. P. Hill's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia,
organized at Garysburg, N. C., June 11, 1861. Appears on Register
containing Roster of Commissioned Officers, Provisional Army
Confederate States, showing date of appointment as June 18, 1861
(He voluntered May 20, 1861) served to may 2, 1862.

The 5th Reg. N. C. Infantry (Volunteers) was organized June, 1861,
with twelve companies A-M. Its designation was changed to the 15th
Rgt. N. C. Infantry (State Troops) by S.C. No. 222, A & I G 0, dated
Nov 14, 186 1.

James J. Jackson appears on Co. G, 5th Rgt. N. C., lnf Vol Muster
Roll for June 12, 1861, June 30, 1861, signs muster roll as Company
Commander; August 31, 1861, at Camp Clarke, also January and
February, 1862 at Camp Clarke; January & February, 1862 on
Regimental Return at Camp Dudley, Va.; June 4, 1862, Regimental
Return, Regiment reorganized May 2.

(National Archives, Washington, D. C., File designation: "James J.
Jackson, Co. G 15th. N. C. Inf. C. S. A." Moore's Roster N. C. Troops
Vol I p 567; Walter Clark, "History of the Several Regiments and
Baftalions from N. C." Vol I p 733-745 (15th Rgt.). For Early history of
the 15th Regt., see "War of the Rebellion" Series 1, Vols. 4, 9, 11, 14,
19, 21, 27, 29, 33, 36, 40, 42, 46 and 51; Series 11 Vol 7; Series IV
Vol I - see indices in each volume.)

Will of James Jonathan Jackson reads as follows:

County Court Term 1879

Nov. 25th 1879 ... It is my last will and testament that my daughter Eldridge have all the property I have after my indebtness is paid which consist of one yellow colt, one sorrell mare, one cow and calf, four pork hogs my cotton crop and house and kitchen furniture.

His
J. J. X Jackson
mark

County Obion
Roll No. 43
Book B
Page 164
Type Record Probate

Test

F. M. Aker


(From Clete Ramsey)
James Jonathan Jackson began the Civil War as captain of Co. G, 15th North Carolina Infantry. According to Vol. V of "North Carolina Troops 1861 - 1865: Roster", complied by Weymouth T. Jordan, Jr. Co. G was from Franklin County and was raised at Louisburg on 20 May 1861. The entry for James J. Jackson (page 568) stated:
" Resided in Franklin County. Appointed captain to rank from May 20, 1861. Present or accounted for until he was defeated for re-election when the regiment was reorganized on May 2, 1862.


Summary by R. H. Jackson

James Jonathan Jackson

1809James Jonathan Jackson born in North Carolina, probably Franklin County. Ref. 1870 Census, Marshall County, TN

May 9, 1829Marriage Bond signed for marriage to Martha Evans.

May 18, 1829 Marries Martha Evans in Franklin County, NC. Ref. Franklin County Marriage Bonds, p91, N. C. Historical Commission, Raleigh, N. C.

1830Son, William Sherwood Jackson born.

1830Moves to Wilson County, TNRef. Biography of Willoughby A. Jackson, Goodspeeds History Of Tennessee, 1886, Marshall County Biographies

1833Daughter, Eldred Clementine Jackson born.

Oct 27, 1834Son, Willoughby Alexander Jackson born.

June 13, 1836Enlists in Creek Indian War at Lebanon, Wilson County, TN as a private in Capt. Jesse J. Finley's Company, 2nd Regiment, Col. William Trousdale's Brigade, Mounted Volunteers. Refs. File cards - Tenn State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN; File No. 15519-160-50, National Archives, Washington, D. C.

Nov. 1, 1837Volunteers for six months in the Florida Seminole war and was a non-commissioned officer (first sergeant) of Capt. Wm. L. S. Dearing's Company of Mounted Tennessee Volunteers, commanded by Major Wm. Lauderdale. Ref. Application filed by James Jonathan Jackson in Bedford Co., TN on July 4, 1878 for bounty land for military service and Discharge dated May 10, 1838

May 10, 1838Honorably discharged from the army in Baton Rough, La.

1838Son, Clinton Jefferson Jackson, born.

1839Daughter, Adeline Jackson born.
Aug. 1841Son, Elijah James Jackson born.

1844Son, Thomas Jackson born.

1844Moves from Wilson County TN, back to Franklin County, NC Ref. Biography of Willoughby A. Jackson, Goodspeeds History Of Tennessee, 1886, Marshall County Biographies

Sept. 28, 1845Son, George Washington Jackson born.

1848Daughter, Martha Jane Jackson born.

1850Listed as a "Farmer" in the census of Franklin County, NC along with his wife Martha and seven children.

Mar. 17, 1851Son, Dock Hiram Jackson born.

June 14, 1851As a resident of Franklin County, N.C., he applies for bounty land for service in the Creek War on the Georgia and Alabama line, and the Seminole War in Florida. His original discharge dated May 10, 1838 was attached to the petition.

Jan. 22, 1853Daughter, Hearty Ann Jackson born.

1855Son, Henry Jackson born.

1860Listed as a "Merchant" in the census of Franklin County, NC, along with wife Martha and nine children.

May 20, 1861Volunteers for service at Louisburg, N. C.

May 20, 1861Appointed Capt. Of Co. G, 5th Rgt., N. C. Volunteers, Cookes Brigade, Heths Division, A. P. Hill's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia and served until May 2, 1862 when he was defeated for reelection when the regiment was reorganized. It appears that the 5th Rgt. Of N. C. Volunteers was placed into Cookes Brigade, Heths Division, A. P. Hill's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia at Garysburg, N. C. on June ll, 1861

Aug. 31, 1861Capt James J. Jackson listed as present at Camp Clarke

Nov. 14, 18615th Regiment North Carolina Infantry changed to 15th Regiment North Carolina Infantry.

Dec, 1861Regimental Return lists Capt. James J. Jackson as present.

Feb, 1862Regimental Return lists Capt. James J. Jackson as present at Camp Dudley, Va.

June 4, 1862Regimental Return lists Capt J. J. Jackson listed as present for the month of April, 1862, with a remark noting "Not reelected upon the reorganization of the Reg. on May 2".

1869Returns to Tennessee, probably Marshall County. Ref. Biography of Willoughby A. Jackson, Goodspeeds History Of Tennessee, 1886, Marshall County Biographies


1870Listed as "working in grist mill" in census of Marshall County, TN, along with wife Martha and five children.

1870 or 1871Moves to Obion County, Tennessee

1871Wife Martha dies.

July 4, 1878 In Shelbyville, Bedford County, TN, makes claim as "A person who has had a Land Warrant and desires another" for additional bounty land on the basis of his service "in the War with Creek Indians in 1836, and ordered from the Creek Nation to Florida". He had received previously a Land warrant for 80 acres. His post office address is listed as "Kinton Station, Obion County, Tennessee". He states that he is on a visit of several months to his children in Bedford and Marshall County, Tennessee.

Nov. or Dec. 1879Dies in Obion County, Tennessee.

• Married: 18 MAY 1829 in Franklin County, North Carolina ⁷

1. William Sherwood JACKSON b: 1830 in North Carolina
2. Eldred Clemetine JACKSON b: ABT 1833 in North Carolina
3. Willoughby Alexander JACKSON b: 27 OCT 1834 in Wilson County, Tennessee
4. Clinton Jefferson JACKSON b: 1838
5. Adeline JACKSON b: 1839
6. Elijah James JACKSON b: ABT 30 AUG 1841 in Tennessee
7. Thomas JACKSON b: ABT 1844
8. George Washington JACKSON b: 28 SEP 1845 in Louisburg, North Carolina
9. Martha Jane JACKSON b: ABT 1848
10. Dock Hiram JACKSON b: 17 MAR 1851 in Franklin County, North Carolina
11. Hearty Ann JACKSON b: 22 JAN 1853
12. Henry JACKSON b: ABT 1855

1. Title: 1850 - Census - Franklin Co., NC
   Text: Dwelling 739
   Jackson, James J. 41 , Male Farmer
   Jackson, Martha 40, female
   Jackson, Alex, 18 , Male
   Jackson, Clementine, 17, female
   Jackson, Adaline, 11, female
   Jackson, Elijah, 9 , male
   Jackson, Thomas, 6, male
   Jackson, George, 5, male
   Jackson, Martha, 2, female
2. Title: 1860 - Census - Franklin Co.,NC
   Text: Dweling 681
   Jackson, James , 58, Male, Merchant (Note age is 7 years older it should be in 10 years)
   Jackson, Martha, 50, female
   Jackson, Clinton J., 22, male
   Jackson, Melvina, 20, female
   Jackson, Robert, 18, male
   Jackson, Thomas, 16, male
   Jackson, George W., 14, male
   Jackson, Martha J., 11, female
   Jackson, Hiram, 9, male
   Jackson, Hearty, 6, female
   Jackson, Henry, 6, male
3. Title: Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815 - 1858
   Text: James J. Jackson, 1st. Sgt, serving in Dearing's Co. of Lauderdale's Bttn of TN Mtd Inf in the Cherokee War ; 2ed listing: Pvt, srv in Finley's Co. of Trousdale's 2ed TN Mtd Inf in the Cherokee War.
4. Title: Research by Mrs. T. H. Peebles, Jr., Columbia, TN
5. Title: David Price Research Records
6. Title: From David Price: Franklin County, NC, Book C, p 232
   Repository:
   Media: Other
   Text: Date of Import: Jan 24, 2002
7. Title: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
   Text: Bond Date: 9 May 1829
   County: Franklin
   Bondsman: Thos. Y. Wright
   Witness: S. Patterson