Obit of James M. Jackson, 1928, Winn Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From the February 3, 1928 Winnfield News-American


James M. Jackson, Age 88, Dies Fri. Jan. 27 at Calvin

Pioneer Resident of Parish Also Confederate Veteran


The death of James Monroe Jackson, age 88 years, 4 months, and 8 days, Friday,
January 27th at Calvin marks the passing of one of the few remaining
Confederate Veterans of Winn Parish.

Coming to the parish in 1858 when 18 years of age he immediately identified
himself with the progressive movements of the parish and since that time has
been one of the outstanding men of the community.

At the beginning of the Civil War, Mr. Jackson enlisted under the Confederate
flag and faithfully and loyally served throughout the entire period of the
war.  During reconstruction days he was active in parish affairs and his
activities continued until his advanced age compelled him to retire.

He was a devout and consecrated christian, member of the Baptist Church since
1881 and his daily life was a mute testimony of the place his religion
occupied in his life.

On January 20, 1868 his marriage to May Elizabeth Mathis was solemnized and
from the home they established have gone forth a large family of sons and
daughters who are useful and progressive citizens.

For several years Mr. Jackson has been in failing health but about one week
before his death he was stricken with paralysis from which he never rallied,
death coming quietly and peacefully Friday night, January 27 at 9 o'clock.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Cullen, pastor of the Baptist
Church of Winnfield, at the Sanders Church near Calvin Saturday afternoon, and
the services were concluded at the grave with the Masons in charge.  A large
number of friends and relatives from the surrounding community attended the
last rites.

Surviving the deceased are his wife and ten children:  Mrs. Jennie McLean,
Goldonna; Mrs. Sidney Lowe, Mrs. Bettie Martin, Mrs. Christine Robbins, of
Winnfield; Mrs. Ella Drummond, Mrs. Prentice Teagle and Sam Jackson, Calvin;
Henry Jackson of Arcadia, Mrs. Linnie Kirkland of Gansville; Randle Jackson of
Campti; one brother, Mat Jackson of Montgomery; twenty-five grandchildren, 2
great-grandchildren and many neices and nephews.


(Submitted by Greggory Ellis Davies, Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA.)