Person:Frederick Jackson (13)

Notes Contributed by Frank M. Jackson:

"Fletcher Family Bible

"In the 1860 US Census entry for Edward Jackson (T7-11170:170, Ward 7), Frederick is listed as a nine year old son of Edward.

"Frederick Way Jackson was a drummer in Battery A, Eleventh Brigade, Second Division of the National Guard of New York State on 5 June 1865 according to a certificate issued by the unit and subsequently endorsed on 7 July 1867 , 5 July 1868 and 27 Oct 1868.

"On 26 Oct 1870 Everett Wheeler and Lydia L. Wheeler deeded land to Abel Crook, referee for Frederick W. Jackson (Kings Co, Liber 968: 470).

"On 27 Oct 1875 Abel Crook, referee, and Frederick W. Jackson, guardian of self, deeded property (Kings Co, Liber 1219: 330) to Patrick Williams. This recording of transfer of title reflects a transaction that took place in 1870-71.The Supreme Court of the City of Brooklyn ordered the sale of Hay Scale Farm on 1 March 1870. This indenture dated 14 Oct 1875 records the sale of Hay Scale Farm by the court appointed referee, Abel Crook on behalf of William G. Low, guardian for Frederick W. Jackson on 6 March 1871 to Patrick Williams for three thousand dollars. The property borders Old Bedford Road and Quincy Street. Frederick Way Jackson was born 21 Sept 1850 and was, therefore, under the age of 21 at the time of the sale. He is therefore, legally, an 'infant'. The property was described on a Commissioners map on 14 Sept 1863. David E. Wheeler is identified as 'defendant' in the matter and Frederick W. Jackson as the 'plaintiff'. The basis for this is not clear. The biography of Frederick Way Jackson in Hazelton's The Boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens Counties of Nassau and Suffolk claims that Frederick was born at Hay Scale Farm.

"A notice in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle 30 Nov 1868, p. 4 announces this transaction and calls for all who may have claims against this property to come forward by 2 Jan 1869. The property is described on a Map of Commissioners Partition of the Hay Scale Farms filed 14 Sept 1863 in the Office of the Register of the County of Kings (map # 672). It consists of 53 lots. A more complete description of the property can be found in the original complaint filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Kings on 22 Aug 1868. Also listed with Frederick Way Jackson are David E. Wheeler, Mary L. Jackson, Jacob S. Jackson,Tillie A.R. Jackson and Ella D. C. Jackson.

"Hay Scale Farms was part of a larger property often described as Jackson Hollow or the Jackson Estate which originally had been purchased by Samuel Jackson. Since Samuel was a bachelor he probably left his very large and valuable holdings to his nephews and nieces. (The will and probate records for the period in Kings County are missing.) The property that John Jackson had in trust and went to court for permission to sell was part of this Jackson estate.

"On 5 March 1885 Frederick W. Jackson, Florence F. Jackson and George R. Jackson, by attorney, deeded property (Kings Co, Liber 1595: 331) to Thomas H. Harmer. Also included as grantees in this transaction: Elizabeth (Lizzie) A. Hastings & Andrew K. Hastings, Edward O. Jackson, Tille A. R. Edgar & Frederick H. Edgar, and Ella D. C. Jackson.

"In the 1900 US Census (Ward 9-roll 1048, vol. 69, ED 113, sheet 14, p.40) Frederick Jackson is listed as having been born 1850, and age 49. He was born In NY and works as a bank secretary. He lives in a rented residence. Also listed : wife, Florence G. Jackson, age 44, born in NY; son, George F. Jackson, bookkeeper,age 20. born in NY; son, Frank F. Jackson, shipping clerk, age 19, born in NY.

"Frederick W. Jackson is listed in the 1890 NYC Directory as a broker at 30 Broad with his house in Brooklyn. In the 1904 Brooklyn City Directory he is listed as a bookkeeper with his house at 12 Spenser Ct. He is listed in the 1908 Directory as a secretary at Court at the corner of Remsen with his house at 563 5th. In the 1933 Directory he is listed as President of the Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn at 9 DeKalb.

"Frederick W. Jackson is listed in the 1910 US Census ( 24th Ward,District 624, AD 17.T624,roll 974, p44) as head of household living with his wife Florence on Pacific Ave in rented quarters. He is age 59. married for 30 years and serving as a Bank Vice (President, no doubt). He and his parents were both born in New York. His wife, Florence, is listed as age 60, born in NY with no occupation. She is listed as having had two children, both of whom are living. Her father was born in New Hampshire; her mother's birth place is illegible.

"Frederick W. Jackson is listed in the 1920 US Census (T625, roll 1162, Ed 1646, sheet 1A) incorrectly as Fred J. Jackson. He is listed as age 67, employed as treasurer of a bank, having been born in NY as was his father. His mother is listed as born in MA while Frederick's wife's mother is listed as born in NY. These are switched. Florence F. Jackson is listed as his wife, age 62 with her father and mother listed as born in NY. This is not correct. Also listed in the household is grandson, Fred W. Jackson the 2nd, age 12, enrolled in school and born in NY.

"In a biographical sketch included in vol. 7 of The Boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens Counties of Nassau and Suffolk Frederick is described as a Long Island native whose family had been farmers. It reports that his grandfather, John Jackson, a farmer, had been a member of Tammany and had sold the land to the US government for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This is incorrect. His grandfather was a different John Jackson who had, indeed, been a farmer. The John Jackson who sold the land to the US government was his great uncle.

"The sketch goes on to mention that Frederick was born in Brooklyn on 21 Sept 1850 where he got his education in the local public schools. He first worked for fifteen years for auctioneers, L.M. Hoffman of New York City. He then joined with Andrew K. Hastings in the glass business for about ten years. He then worked in the Banking Department of the State of New York for five years when he joined the Dime Savings Bank of New York in 1894.

"He served at the Bank for eleven years as chief clerk and was then made Secretary, the only person at the time to to have worked himself up from the floor to become an officer. In 1916 he was chosen to be Treasurer. He is also a director of the Security Safe Deposit Company of Brooklyn.

"When he was young Frederick served with the Third Field Artillery of Brooklyn, making the rank of sergeant.

"He is a member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants Association of New York, the Society of Old Brooklynites, Brooklyn Bankers Club, the Brooklyn Juvenile Protective Association, the American Automobile Association, the Montauk Club and the Brooklyn Riding and Driving Club. He attends the Congregational Church.

"Frederick married Florence Gale Fletcher of Brooklyn in 1879; they are the parents of one son, Frank F. Jackson.

"On 12 July 1929 Frederick was appointed President of the Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn at which he had been employed for 36 years. The writeup announcing this in a local publication, Brooklyn Life and Activities of Long Island Society, mentions that Frederick was a devoted baseball fan with a prodigious knowledge of the game. He is father of Frank Fletcher Jackson, senior member of the cotton converting firm of Jackson & Walker of 54 Leonard Street, Manhattan.

"Frederick's will is dated 21 October 1931 and is recorded at the Kings Co courthouse in file 189-32. In his will he identifies as his beneficiaries Robert Jackson, grandson; Albert Hutton, no relation; Frank F. Jackson, son; Frederick W. Jackson, grandson; Marie T. Clark, no relation. The inventory of his estate shows an appraisal of $48,387.07 as the 'gross estate' and $33,839.40 as the 'net estate'. It lists his residence- a leased apartment- as Apt 6A at 225 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY.

"To his grandson, Robert Jackson, he bequeaths $500.00 To his son, Frank F. Jackson, he bequeaths his motor car (a Cadillac) with its accessories and insurance and the ring with a diamond which he now wears. He also grants him one half of the remainder of his estate after the enumerated bequests.

"To his grandson, Frederick W. Jackson gives his diamond cuff buttons, diamond scarf pin and the Hamilton watch, chain and locket he now wears. He also gives him the remaining one half of his estate.

"To his friend, Albert T. Hutton, he gives his wrist watch. Albert is his named executor.

"The inventory reports the interest each heir has in the estate:Robert Jackson- $500.00; Albert Hutton- $5.00; Frank F. Jackson- $12,160.45; Frederick W. Jackson- $9,249.59; Marie T. Clark $11,934.36. The latter person was given securities on 24 Feb 1931-53 shares of AT&T in the amount of $10,573.50. She was Marie T. Clark of 1054 76th St., Brooklyn, NY.

"An attached schedule of payments owed indicates that Frederick had a maid-Lucy Wooten and a chauffeur- Henry Schlessinger.

"Frederick Way Jackson's death is recorded on certificate # A 20350 of the Department of Health of New York City and shows that he died at 3:30 p.m. on 2 January 1932, that his usual residence was 225 Lincoln Pl., that he died of bronchial pneumonia and myocarditis with cardiac dilatation. His father is listed as John H. Jackson which is not correct and his mother is listed as Mary L. Anthony which is correct.

"In a page one obituary in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of 3 Jan 1932, it is reported that Frederick died at the home of his son, Frank F. Jackson at 264 84th Street, Brooklyn of bronchial pneumonia where he had lived since the death of his wife. They had lived at 225 Lincoln Place in Brooklyn.

"It reports that Frederick had been a member of the advisory board of the Hamilton Trust branch of the Chase National bank, a director of the National Title Guaranty Company and a director of the Guaranteed Title and Mortgage Company. He is described as a known authority on savings banks. Frederick had also served as bank examiner for the State banking Department under Charles M. Preston and Frederick G. Kilburn.

"In addition to the clubs mentioned earlier we learn that he was a member of the Army and Navy Association.

"The obituary tell us that he was born on Hay Scales farm in Brooklyn which was land that had been part of the land owned by his grandfather, John Jackson, who sold land to the Us government for the Navy Yard. (This misinformation was perpetuated throughout the family and down the generations.)

"The obituary refers to an editorial in the Eagle of July 1929 which spoke of 'energy, his poise, his character.'

"The funeral services were scheduled to be held at the Fairchild Chapel at 86 Lefferts Place at 2:30 with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

"Frederick Way Jackson is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY in Section 61, plot # 12665. He is buried with his wife but his stone bears no dates."

1. ↑ Family Tree DNA website. (http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Jackson/default.aspx?section=results#hempstead).
2.   Frank M. Jackson research and family records, "Ancestors of Frank M. Jackson".