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Hugh Jr. Jackson 1744–1812

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1744 · Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Died 1 May 1812 · Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Hugh Thomas Jackson

Mother Mary Higgenbothem

Siblings Andrew Jackson, David Jackson, Hugh Jackson, James Jackson, Margaret Jackson, Robert Jackson, Samuel Jackson Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Thomas Jackson

Mary Higgenbothem

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Children

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Biography

In 1744, Hugh Jr. Jackson entered the world in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, born to hugh thomas jackson and mary higgenbothem. Hugh Jr. Jackson passed away in 1812 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

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1744

Birth of Hugh Jr. Jackson in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

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1812

Death of Hugh Jr. Jackson in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Jackson

This ancestor line traces from Killingswold Grove, , Yorkshire, England, (1599) to , Fermanagh, , Ireland (1744) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Jackson (1744–1812) was born in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland and died in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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