Charles C. Jackson

As printed in 1902

CHARLES C. JACKSON.

For a number of years a representative of the commercial interests of Mount Vernon, Charles C. Jackson is one of the most highly respected citizens of Knox county, and his life record forms an important chapter in the history of the county. He was born at Mount Liberty, Knox county, July 27, 1869, a son of John W. Jackson, who was born in Connecticut. When seven years of age he came with his parents to the Buckeye state, and in 1855 took up his above in Knox county, becoming one of the influential early settlers of the locality. On coming to this state his parents first located in Knox county, but afterward removed to Marion county, and after a time spent in that locality they again took up their residence in Knox county. Their son, John W. Jackson, was a gallant soldier during the Civil war, having served for four years in the Ninety-sixth Ohio Infantry. He was a brave and faithful soldier, and during his military service was ever found true to duty and to the cause which he espoused. He married Mary Jane Weaver, of Morrow county, Ohio, and a daughter of John Line \Veaver.

Charles Jackson, the subject of this review, received his education in the Mount Liberty public schools, and after putting aside his text-books as a scholar he again entered the schoolroom as an instructor, following the teacher's profession for twenty-two terms in Knox county, and for eighteen terms he taught continuously in one school. It will thus be seen that he was an efficient worker in the task of instructing the young along lines of mental advancement which are the source of preparation for the responsible duties which devolve upon each individual as he puts aside the text-books to take up the work which must follow the labors of the schoolroom. In 1895 ' was elected to the responsible position of county recorder, but in 1898 was defeated for that office by three votes, although he ran three hundred and eighty-three votes ahead of his ticket. In 1898 he purchased the business of the Howard Harper real-estate and insurance agency, which had been established for twenty years, and Mr. Jackson is now conducting that enterprise with a high degree of success, being recognized as one of the leading and influential real-estate, loan and insurance men of Mount Vernon. A leading feature of Mr. Jackson's business is as the representative of the Home Insurance Company of New York, for which he has exclusive control of Knox and adjoining counties, he having seven agents who travel solely in the interests of this well-known and popular company. He is also local secretary and treasurer of the Centerburg Building & Loan Association Company.

The marriage of Mr. Jackson was celebrated in Knox county, Miss Minna B. Mitchell becoming his wife. Her father, William H. Mitchell, who is engaged in mercantile business, was born in Milford township, Knox county, his father having been among its earliest pioneers, locating here in the '30s, and he erected the first brick house in the township. In his political views our subject is a Republican, and socially he is a meiTiber of the Knights of Pythias, the Elks and the Improved Order of Red Men. The business career of Mr. Jackson is one that should encourage others to press on. Earnest labor, unabating perseverance, good judgment and a laudable ambition, — these are the elements which have brought him prosperity and have made him one of the substantial business men of the county. His career has ever been such as to warrant the trust and confidence of the business world, for he has ever conducted all transactions on the strictest principles of honor and integrity, while his devotion to the public good is unquestioned and arises from a sincere interest in his. fellow men.

As printed in The Biographical record of Knox County, Ohio : to which is added an elaborate compendium of national biography (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.