Georgia   Biographies James Jackson

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   JAMES JACKSON

General James Jackson was born in the county of Devon,
England, in 1757.  He came to Georgia in 1772, and soon
after commenced the study of the law, in the office of
Judge Walton, in Savannah.  He had imbibed, under the
paternal roof, a love of freedom and a detestation of
every species of injustice and oppression; and seconded
as these early impressions were by an ardent intrepidity
of character, it is not surprising that he became
interested in all the occurrences that preceded the
Revolutionary struggle.  From the actual commencement of
the contest, to the time of the relinquishment of
Savannah by the British troops, he was incessantly
engaged in the active duties of the soldier, took part in
most of the principal engagements, and was selected by
General Greene as the commander of the Georgia Legion.

After the close of the war, Mr. Jackson resumed the
profession of the law, and displayed at the bar, the same
activity and talent which had characterized him as a
soldier.  He was elected yearly to the State Legislature;
and so rapidly did his popularity increase, that, in
1788, he was chosen Governor, when only 31 years of age. 
This honour he, however declined.  In 1789, he was
elected a member of the first Congress after the adoption
of the Federal Constitution.  He died at Washington, in
March, 1806.

Ref:  Sherwood, Adiel, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, 1837, Printed by P. Force, pp. 286-290.

JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA

This county was formed in 1796; part set off as Clarke,
1801; part added to Madison, 1811; part to Walton,
Gwinnett, and Hall, 1818.  It was named after General
James Jackson.

JEFFERSON is the seat of justice, situated on the waters
of the Oconee River, distant from Milledgeville, 87
miles.

Among the first settlers of this county were, Jacob
Bankston, Richard Easley, John Smith, Jordan Clark,
Abednego Moore, Thomas Hill, Paul Williams, Edward
Callehan, Parks Chandler, Andrew Millar, Bedford Brown,
Z. Collins, S. Lively, Johnson Strong, Miles Gathright,
D. W. Easley.

(Contributed by Barbara Walker Winge,
barbarawinge@yahoo.com)


Note: Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, Washington City, Printed by P. Force, 1837,  pp.
255-256. APPENDIX:  BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES "The author
conceived that a short biographical sketch of the
individuals after whom the several counties were named,
would furnish an instructive and pleasing appendage to
his topographical work... Acquainted with the intimate
friends of some of the 'venerable dead,' he has been
furnished with sufficient materials to enlarge on their
character... There are in the State ninety counties (book
printed in 1837, presently in 2001, there are 159
counties)..."


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