Who was William Jackson?

William Jackson (1705–1785) was born in Wexford, Ireland and died in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 26 generations of this lineage.

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William Jackson 1705–1785

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

Born 24 Feb 1705 · Wexford, Ireland

Died 24 Nov 1785 · 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

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Jackson

Ann Evans

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Jackson began in 1705 in Wexford, Ireland. William Jackson passed away in 1785 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Birth of William Jackson in Wexford, Ireland

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1785

Death of William Jackson in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jackson

This ancestor line traces from Maelor, Denbighshire, Wales (1000) to Wexford, Ireland (1705) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Jackson (1705–1785) was born in Wexford, Ireland and died in 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 William 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 26 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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