Searching for any information on the family if Milton JACKSON (born in Ohio 04 Aug 1804,
died 07 Sept 1886 in Fulda, Spencer, IN). The family moved to Carter Township, Spencer
Co., Indiana from Kentucky in 1815. Milton's mother died in 1818 from "Milk
Sickness." Milton's father ("Elder" JACKSON) married a total of four
times and was the father of fifty (50) children. "Elder" JACKSON eventually
moved to Cass County, Illinois, and died about 1846.
Milton married 17 Dec 1829 Jane SUMNER (b 26 Jan 1811) the daughter of Thomas SUMNER and
Nancy GEARE.
Milton's two brothers John G. and Jonathan lived in the same area.
John G. JACKSON (b c1802) married 21 Jan 1822 Catherine LAMAR (b c1806). Their son Milton
JACKSON (b c1821) married Margaret "Peggy" HARRIS.
Jonathan JACKSON (b 01 Apr 1811) married 13 May 1832 Lillah GEAR (b c 1804). Their son
Thomas William / William Thomas JACKSON (b c1831) married 15 Apr 1861 Elizabeth STEINS (b
15 Sep 1843). T.W. JACKSON served in Co. B, 145th Ind Inf in the Civil War.
Are these Milton's relatives?
John M. JACKSON -- lived on a farm in Perry Co., near Huffman, IN
Charles JACKSON -- operated a store one mile south of Fulda, Spencer, IN
Willing to share info.