Biography of: John C. Jackson Laurel County, Kentucky Source; Biographical Sketches from, "Kentucky, History of the State" Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, Laurel County **************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net. Submitted by: Vera Burnham vburnham@metrocast.net Date: November 29, 2002 **************************************************************************** John C.Jackson was born in Laurel County, KY, February 28, 1852. His father, Jarves Jackson, a native of Madison County, KY, was born in 1787 and served in the war of 1812; he is now spoken of in Laurel County as the father of that county, he having settled there at an early date and was one of the largest land holders in the State, at one time owning upwards of 50,000 acres of land. He donated the lands and built the first county buildings, after the organization of Laurel County. He took an active interest in educational institutions, and in an early day was made sheriff of the county, serving for many years; he was also a member of the Legislature and State Senate, taking an active part in politics and being a very influential man in political affairs in his community. His wife was Frances, a daughter of John Jones, of Harlan County, KY. They were the parents of only one child, John C., the subject of this sketch. Jarves Jackson died in 1883, having survived his wife one year. John C. Jackson was reared in London, Laurel County, where he received his education, and has always resided, dealing largely in real estate. Upon the death of his father he fell heir to about 42,000 acres of fine coal lands, which of late years have claimed his attention. He has also devoted some attention to mercantile pursuits, and is a careful and accurate business man. February 19, 1880, he married Margaret, a daughter of Moses and Mary (Patton)Parsley, of Laurel County. They have three children, viz: Jarves, George H. and Mamie. Mr. Jackson is a member of the A. & A.M., and is a Democrat.