Person:Albert Jackson (22)

A. H. was living in the community of Lough, Calhoun Co. when his father Edward, died Dec. 17, 1918. I have letters he wrote with the address of Lough, WV. In 1913 he bought 200 acres at the head of Leading Creek, on State Route No. 16, near Big Springs, WV. He modified the house that was already there and lived and raised his family there until he died in 1942. He built a general merchandise store on the highway that ran through his property. In addition to being a storekeeper, he raised steers for market, raised a huge garden, kept the normal farmer's livestock. A. H. Jackson, sometimes known as "Happy" Jackson, was active in the Calhoun County community as a farmer, store keeper, and on the board of trustees for Calhoun County Bank. He and his family attended the Chestnut Grove Methodist Church, where A. H. led the singing.

Obit was copied from the Thursday, December 24th, 1942 issue Calhoun County Chronicle:
"Albert H. Jackson, prominent farmer and gas producer, died suddenly Monday morning at his home at the head of Leading Creek while feeding stock on his farm. He had been in ill health for several months, but had been active in taking care of his business.

"Mr. Jackson was seventy years of age, a son of the late Edward and Susan (Johnson) Jackson. He spent his entire life in Calhoun county, an indefatigable character of industry and thrift. He amassed a considerable fortune, but was usually found on the right side of all movements for public improvement.

"The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Janie Belford Jackson and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Dollie Garretson, of this place; Clyde Jackson, of the State Road Commission offices, Charleston; Mrs. Geraldine Cunningham, Parkersburg; and Delmas Jackson, Internal Revenue Office, Parkersburg. Brothers and sisters surviving are William H. Jackson, Big Springs; Thomas Jefferson Jackson, Williamstown; Granville Jackson, Salinas, Okla.; Mrs. Ida Monroe, Elkview; and Blanch Funk, of Tulsa, Okla.

"Funeral services were held from the Number Seven church Wednesday afternoon, and burial was in the adjoining cemetery."

Both A. H. and Janie and many of their relatives are buried at Number 7 Cemetery at Nobe. Larry Heffner explains the description:
"The name Nobe is apparently from the biblical name Nobah. The village was established 1882-1887, depending on which source you happen across. A number of my ancestors are buried in the cemetery including my grandparents who always referred to the church and cemetery as 'number 7'. I found that one-room schools were numbered and the one at present-day Nobe was 'Number 7'; therefore the church and cemetery were also called "Number 7'."

1. ↑ Death Certificate
   #15198.

   Jane Kimble has the original

2. ↑ Jackson, P. A. Jackson Ledger. (1887)
   28.
3. ↑ Bailey, Ronzel L., and West Virginia) Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society (Grantsville. Cemeteries in Calhoun County, West Virginia. (Grantsville, West Virginia: The Society, 1985)
   Page 171.
4.   Jane Kimble has the original.