of Muskingum County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
George Jackson d. 1829
George Jackson⚭ first wife (unnamed), Mrs. Armisted Adams (second wife
childrenGeorge W. Jackson · William Jackson · daughter (wife of Return J. Meigs, Governor of Ohio)
Their story
What the record says
Titled 'Col.' Came from Clarksburgh, Va.
Elected to the Ohio Legislature 1809-10 and served as State Senator 1817-18.
By his first wife had children George W., William, and a daughter who married Return J. Meigs.
By second wife (married Nov 16, 1814) had one son and three daughters.
Bought a frame house at the site of the Masonic Temple.
Died 1829.
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