Delaware County IN Archives Obituaries.....Jackson, William Nelson November 1902
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Muncie Star, 21 Nov 1902
FLAG HE SO GALLANTLY DEFENDED DRAPED THE CHAMBER OF DEATH
A Patriot and Honored Citizen Passes From Earth
William N. Jackson, the Father of Williams Post, G.A.R., Died Thursday Morning 
in This City
After constant suffering for more than a year, death at last came to the 
relief of the venerable William N. Jackson at 8:20 o'clock Thursday morning at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Mock, 1100 East Main street, with whom he 
had made his home for the past two years.   During the last nine days the end 
had been expected at almost any moment.  Paralysis of some of the internal 
organs supplemented by his old age, was the cause of his death.  Peacefully he 
sank away into the rest for which he had often asked during the months of 
suffering.
     The funeral of Mr. Jackson will be conducted from the Mock residence in 
East Main street at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  The members of Williams 
post, G.A.R. will attend in a body.  The last services will be conducted by 
the Rev. Henry Marsh and the Rev. Oliver Carmichael, life long friends of the 
deceased.  Interment will be made in Beech Grove cemetery.
                      An Eventful Career
     William Nelson Jackson was the son of Thomas and Amelia Jackson.  He was 
born in Greenup county, Ky., December 22, 1827, while his parents were enroute 
from Louden county, Va., to Licking county, O.  He remained with his parents 
in Licking county until 1844 when they immigrated to Delaware county, Ind.  
For a number of years Mr. Jackson taught school.  He later became a cabinet 
maker, and was with H. and I. Meeks funiture dealers.  He was married to Sarah 
I. Collins, also of Delaware county 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. Marah Jackson, Warren A. Jackson and Charles H. Jackson.
                    A Gallant Soldier
In 1862 he enlisted in the Nineteenth Indiana Infantry which was formed in 
Muncie.  He participated in all the general engagements of the regiment.  It 
is said that Mr. Jackson was the only man who enlisted with the regiment and 
remained with it until it was mustered out in 1865.  His conduct during the 
war is worthy of special praise. He was at all times gallant, courteous, and 
sympathetic.  In recognition of his gallantry during the war, Williams Post, 
G.A.R., of this city, selected him for "Father of their Post."  His patriotism 
and his love of the flag for which he fought, never waned....

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