Person:William Jackson (435)

Name and Relationships

Name: William Jackson. Source is 1861 Census of Canada.

Parents: Unknown

Spouse: Amelia. Source is their shared grave marker in Chapman Cemetery.

Children: Frances, John and Rebecca Jackson.

Siblings: Unknown

William Jackson was Elmer Irwin's paternal great grandfather.

Personal History

1826 - Birth: William Jackson was born in Ireland in 1826. Source for birth location is Rebecca Jackson's (his daughter) 1924 death registration. Source for birth location is calculated from 1861 Census of Canada.

1861 - Census: In 1861, William Jackson 35, Farmer, married, born in Ireland, was living in the Township of Maryborough, Wellington County, Ontario, with his wife, Emily 30, married, born in Ireland, and their children: Frances 13, born in Ireland, John 10, born in Ireland and Rebecca 7, born in USA. Source is 1861 Census of Canada, Canada West, Wellington District, Maryborough Township, Page 36.

1871 - Census: In 1871, William Jackson 52, Farmer, married, born in Ireland, was living in the Township of Maryborough, Wellington County, Ontario with his wife, Emily (incorrectly spelled Enila) 45, married, born in Ireland and their son, John 21, farmer, born in Ireland. Source is 1871 Census of Canada, Maryborough Township, Wellington North District, Ontario, page 25.

WHEN DID THEY MOVE TO CROFT TOWNSHIP?

1874 - Death and Burial: William Jackson 51, died August 30, 1874 (WHERE?). Source is his grave marker in Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Chapman Cemetery. Source is his grave marker in Chapman Cemetery.

Grave Marker: WILLIAM JACKSON died Aug 30, 1874 His wife AMELIA died Mar 11, 1901 Aged 74 years. Chapman Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario

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