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Josiah Copeland Jackson 1825–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1825

Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 22 Jan 1905

Death Location: Oakley, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: David Jackson

Mother: Jane Mills

Spouse(s): Sarah Bilbrey, Mary Taylor, Nancy Craig

Children(s): Hillary Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Lann Jackson, Nilvez Jackson, Thomas Sr, Albert Jackson, Winnie Jackson, James Jackson, Emmet Jackson, Margret Jackson, Sarah Jackson

Josiah Copeland Jackson was born in 1825 in Overton County, Tennessee, United States, the child of David C Jackson And Jane Ann Mills. In 1835, Josiah Copeland Jackson resided in Kentucky, USA. Josiah Copeland Jackson married Mary Magdeline Taylor, Nancy Craig, Sarah Bilbrey, and had children including Albert Sutton Jackson, Emmet Jackson, Hannah Elizabeth Jackson, Hillary W Arlando Jackson, James Madison Jackson, Lann Jackson, Margret Jackson, Nilvez Jackson, Sarah Aline Jackson, Thomas Hannibal Jackson Sr, Winnie Clarice Jackson. Josiah Copeland Jackson passed away in 1905 in Oakley, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Josiah Copeland Jackson was born in 1825 in Overton County, Tennessee, United States, the child of David C Jackson And Jane Ann Mills.
  • In 1835, Josiah Copeland Jackson resided in Kentucky, USA.
  • Josiah Copeland Jackson married Mary Magdeline Taylor, Nancy Craig, Sarah Bilbrey, and had children including Albert Sutton Jackson, Emmet Jackson, Hannah Elizabeth Jackson, Hillary W Arlando Jackson, James Madison Jackson, Lann Jackson, Margret Jackson, Nilvez Jackson, Sarah Aline Jackson, Thomas Hannibal Jackson Sr, Winnie Clarice Jackson.
  • Josiah Copeland Jackson passed away in 1905 in Oakley, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Jackson
1793–1848
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
DJ
Jane Mills
1801–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
JM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Bilbrey
1825–1860
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, USA
SB
Mary Taylor
1824–1876
Birth Location: TN, Tennessee, USA
MT
Nancy Craig
1854–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
NC

Children(s)

Hillary Jackson
1850–
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, USA
HJ
Hannah Jackson
1847–1919
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
HJ
Lann Jackson
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LJ
Nilvez Jackson
1850–
Birth Location: Tennessee
NJ
Thomas Sr
1864–1951
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
TS
Albert Jackson
1849–1930
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
AJ
Winnie Jackson
1865–1952
Birth Location: –
WJ
James Jackson
1857–1931
Birth Location: Overton, USA
JJ
Emmet Jackson
1884–1968
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
EJ
Margret Jackson
1878–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MJ
Sarah Jackson
1861–1861
Birth Location: Overton, Tennessee, USA
SJ

Josiah Jackson's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Jackson
1825–1905
Birth Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States
Parents
David C Jackson
1793–1848
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Jane (Ann) Mills
1801–1860
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Frederick Jackson
1756–1833
St Andrews Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, USA
Mary (Talitha) Greer
1772–1830
Union, South Carolina
Ambrose Mills
–1848
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Greer
1740–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Jackson's Descendants

1.
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Josiah (Copeland) Jackson (5 Oct 1825–22 Jan 1905) m. Sarah Bilbrey (5 June 1825–27 February 1860) m. Mary (Magdeline) Taylor (7 May 1824–18 October 1876) m. Nancy Craig (Dec 1854–)
  1. 1. Hillary (W Arlando) Jackson 1850– m. H Inconnu 1848–1901
    1. 1. Josiah (Copeland) Jackson 1867–1947 m. Texana Grogan 1873–1911 m. Martha Pryor 1898–1992
      1. 1. Maggie Jackson 1909–2002 m. Willis\William (Sherman) Pryor 1884–1961
        1. 1. Coy (Conway Pryor) (Bryar) 1934–1966 m. Rasa 1938–1999
        2. 2. Glenna Noto 1925–2006 m. Orville Cupps 1912–1987 m. Etalo (Francisco) Noto 1915–1981
        3. 3. Wade Harper 1936–1991 m. Ellen (Mae) Sullivan 1942–2013
        4. 4. Lloyd (Stanley Pryor) Sr. 1946–2012
        5. 5. Naomi (Faye) Pryor 1948–2014
      2. 2. Hilary (P) Jackson 1902–1977
      3. 3. Venice (E) Jackson 1905–1988
      4. 4. Reuben (R) Jackson 1907–
      5. 5. Don Dulworth 1897–1984 m. Alma Dulworth 1904–
        1. 1. William (F) Dulworth 1920–
      6. 6. Martin (V Jackson) Twin 1899–1985 m. Thelma (Marie) Newcombe 1915–
        1. 1. Edward (Martin) Jackson 1936–2004
        2. 2. William (Herschel) Jackson 1947–2015
      7. 7. Bates (Jackson) Twin 1899–1986 m. Vietta (R) Thompson 1905–
        1. 1. Daniel (Allise) Jackson 1942–1948
        2. 2. Edward Jackson 1924–
        3. 3. Virginia Jackson 1924–2000
        4. 4. Robert Jackson 1926–
      8. 8. Onel Jackson 1918–1989 m. Nellie Murphy 1914–2001
        1. 1. Harvey Jackson 1941–2006
      9. 9. Hazel (Lee) Saunders 1934–2010 m. James (Casper) Hensley 1915–1972 m. Kyle (Victor) Cornett 1933–2004
      10. 10. Carlos (Marshal) Jackson 1915–1916
      11. 11. Dessie Jackson 1919–2001
      12. 12. Sarah (Jane) Jackson 1923–1978
      13. 13. Mary (Christine) Murphy 1924–1989
      14. 14. Maudie Jackson 1928–2001
      15. 15. Joe (Copeland) Jackson 1932–1986
      16. 16. Joyce Jackson 1940–2002
      17. 17. Mary (J) Jackson 1922–
      18. 18. Howard Jackson 1900–
    2. 2. Juno (Reubin) Jackson 1894–1963
    3. 3. General (Houston) Jackson 1896–1970 m. Maude (Mae) Reagan 1902–1987
      1. 1. Wanda (Lee) Jackson 1930–1986
      2. 2. Joe 1941–1999
      3. 3. Ina (Ruth) Jackson 1935–2014
      4. 4. Larry (Dale) Jackson 1947–2000
      5. 5. Willie (Dee) Jackson 1922–1950
      6. 6. Gene (H.) Jackson 1932–2012
      7. 7. Junior (Lee) Jackson 1924–1996
      8. 8. Edith (Elise) Jackson 1937–1994
      9. 9. Carvel (Ray) Jackson 1926–1980
      10. 10. Ona (May) Jackson 1919–1921
    4. 4. Rosetta Jackson 1898–1986 m. Joe (F) Dulworth 1892–1982
      1. 1. Stella (J) Dulworth 1917–
      2. 2. Loyd (Freeman) Dulworth 1919–1988 m. Ethel (Bernice) Hughes 1926– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller 1926–2008
      3. 3. Tuman Dulworth 1919–
      4. 4. CloydFrank Dulworth 1921–2011
      5. 5. Lena (Mae) Dulworth 1924–2004
      6. 6. Hubert Dulworth 1926–2013 m. Vianna (Mae) Scott –2000
    5. 5. James (Martin) Jackson 1878–1949 m. Salley (E) Worley 1883–1965
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Jackson 1909–1982 m. William (Jesse) Davis 1873–1956
        1. 1. Hallie (Pearl) Davis 1927–2023 m. Cecil (P.) Booher 1912–1969 m. Charlie Bashears 1918–
        2. 2. Willie Davis 1937–2015
      2. 2. Hilary (M) Jackson 1902–
      3. 3. Charlie (B) Jackson 1904–
      4. 4. William (R) Jackson 1907–
    6. 6. Bettie Dulworth 1894–1916
    7. 7. Serrena (M.) Jackson 1878–1957 m. William (Thomas) Howard 1868–1945
      1. 1. Jesse (Edward) Howard 1900–1979
      2. 2. Thedford (Duane) Howard 1911–2001
  2. 2. Hannah (Elizabeth) Jackson 1847–1919 m. Willie Amonett 1846–1928
    1. 1. John (Alvis) Amonett 1873–1954
    2. 2. James (Josiah) Amonette 1881–1963 m. Elzetta (Ermine) Garrett 1885–1958
      1. 1. Carnor Amonett 1923–
    3. 3. Cora (B) Amonett 1889–
    4. 4. Mary (B) Amonett 1876–
    5. 5. L. (E.) Aminett 1879–
    6. 6. Martha (Loretta) Amonett 1879–1962
    7. 7. Sllie (M) Amonett 1885–
  3. 3. Lann Jackson 1848–
  4. 4. Nilvez Jackson 1850–
  5. 5. Thomas (Hannibal Jackson) Sr 1864–1951 m. Laura (Evelyn) Marshall 1865–1942
    1. 1. Thomas (H Jackson) Jr 1907–
    2. 2. James (M) Jackson 1899–
  6. 6. Albert (Sutton) Jackson 1849–1930 m. Artoma (Page) Amonett 1851–1923
    1. 1. James (Pierre) Jackson 1881–1945
    2. 2. Sallie (E) Jackson 1875–
    3. 3. L. (E.) Jackson 1879–
    4. 4. Thomas (E) Jackson 1890–
    5. 5. Willis (E) Jackson 1895–
    6. 6. Hoy (Vergil) Jackson 1888–
    7. 7. William (J) Jackson 1885–
  7. 7. Winnie (Clarice) Jackson 1865–1952
  8. 8. James (Madison) Jackson 1857–1931
  9. 9. Emmet Jackson 1884–1968 m. Ida (Lois) Mullins 1889–
    1. 1. Dallas (Fred) Jackson 1915–1991
    2. 2. Stacy (E) Jackson 1918–
    3. 3. Orlid (J C) Jackson 1921–
    4. 4. Essie (M) Jackson 1909–
  10. 10. Margret Jackson 1878–
  11. 11. Sarah (Aline) Jackson 1861–1861

Josiah Jackson's Timeline

10 Records

1825
5 Oct 1825
Birth of Josiah Copeland Jackson in Overton County, Tennessee, United States
Overton County, Tennessee, United States
1835
1835-1850
Age 10
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1846
4 April 1846
Age 21
Josiah Copeland Jackson was married in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1882
23 Nov 1882
Age 57
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in Nettle Carrier, Overton, Tennessee
Nettle Carrier, Overton, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 75
Josiah Copeland Jackson resided here in Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1905
22 Jan 1905
Age 80
Death of Josiah Copeland Jackson in Overton County, Tennessee, United States
Overton County, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1825
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 4; Roll Number: 2
    [3] New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 1048-1049
    [4] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [5] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [6] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Page: 311b; Enumeration District: 089
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 309A
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0051
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 209; Family History Librar
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 April 1846
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 209; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 309A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Page: 311b; Enumeration District: 089

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1882
    Event Place: Nettle Carrier, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 120

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0051

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 4; Roll Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1905
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakley, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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