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John Jackson 1712–1791

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 16 Oct 1712 · Ballitore, 5306, Ireland

Died 31 May 1791 · Harmony Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Isaac Jackson

Mother Ann Evans

Siblings Alice Jackson, Elijah Jackson, Hugh Jackson, Isaac Jackson, James Jackson, John Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Mary Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, Richard Jackson, Thomas Jackson, William Jackson

Records

Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825 Emigrants to Pennsylvania, 1641-1819 U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Two-hundredth anniversary of the founding …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Jackson

Ann Evans

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Jackson was born in 1712 in Ballitore, 5306, Ireland, the child of isaac jackson and ann evans. John Jackson passed away in 1791 in Harmony Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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Probate/Wills Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825
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Immigration Emigrants to Pennsylvania, 1641-1819
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Two-hundredth anniversary of the founding of London Grove Meeting by the Society of Friends at London Grove, Pennsylvania.

Life Timeline

1712

Birth of John Jackson in Ballitore, 5306, Ireland

Birth

1791

Death of John Jackson in Harmony Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jackson

This ancestor line traces from Killingswold Grove, , Yorkshire, England, (1599) to Ballitore, 5306, Ireland (1712) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Jackson (1712–1791) was born in Ballitore, 5306, Ireland and died in Harmony Grove, Chester, 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 John 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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