Person:Erastus Jackson (5)

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Erastus Jackson
b.31 Jul 1873
m. 25 Dec 1870
  1. Erastus Jackson1873 - 1874
  2. Carl Reuben Jackson1876 - 1884
  3. Ralph Monroe Jackson1880 - 1955
Facts and Events
Name[2] Erastus Jackson
Alt Name[1] Erastus Harley Jackson
Gender Male
Birth[1] 31 Jul 1873
Death[2] 4 Jan 1874 Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States
Burial[2] Abt 5 Jan 1874 Georgetown Cemetery, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
Alt Death[1] 4 Jul 1874

Obituary/News Died in Jacksonville, Ill., on Saturday, the 4th inst., of Cholera Infantum, Erastus, only child of Thomas Jackson, formerly of Miller township. Aged about 1 year. His remains were brought home to his grandfathers, Mr. Reuben C. Jackson, on Monday last, where appropriate funeral services were conducted by Rev. Benj. Plummer, after which the remains were taken to the old George Town burying grounds for interment. This bereavement falls heavily upon the parents and friends, it being so sudden and unexpected. They have the sympathy of the entire community.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Compiler: Merrie Rue Smith. Genealogy of the John Jackson Family
    Date of Import: 24 Nov 2000.

    1. Erastus Harley JACKSON b. July 31, 1873 d. July 4, 1874. Son of Thomas Langdale JACKSON and Mary Ellen FAGLEY.
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    Died of Cholera.

    Ref: GENEALOGY OF THE JOHN JACKSON FAMILY, compiled and printed by Alta Mae Jackson Hart, 1975.

  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Obituary - Erastus Jackson, in Lawrenceburg Press. (Lawrenceburg, Indiana)
    09 Jan 1874.

    Note - I have added a Find A Grave memorial page that includes the transcription of this obituary