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Silas Jackson 1781–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1781

Birth Location: Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 9 Sep 1864

Death Location: Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Daniel Jackson

Mother: Jamima Benjamin

Spouse(s): Mary Peterman

Children(s): Elizabeth Jackson, James Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson, Hannah Jackson, James Jackson, Elias Jackson, Silas Jackson

In 1781, Silas Jackson entered the world in Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States, born to Daniel Jackson And Jamima Benjamin. In 1790, Silas Jackson resided in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1810, Silas Jackson resided in Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Unite. Silas Jackson married Mary Polly Peterman, and had children including Elias Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence Jackson, Elizabeth S Jackson, Hannah Jackson, James Jackson, Silas A Jackson. Silas Jackson passed away in 1864 in Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Silas Jackson entered the world in Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States, born to Daniel Jackson And Jamima Benjamin.
  • In 1790, Silas Jackson resided in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1810, Silas Jackson resided in Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Unite.
  • Silas Jackson married Mary Polly Peterman, and had children including Elias Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence Jackson, Elizabeth S Jackson, Hannah Jackson, James Jackson, Silas A Jackson.
  • Silas Jackson passed away in 1864 in Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Jackson
1753–1836
Birth Location: Rockaway, Morris, New Jersey, USA
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Jamima Benjamin
1754–1830
Birth Location: Dutchess, New York, United States
JB

Spouses(s)

Mary Peterman
1789–1863
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MP

Children(s)

Elizabeth Jackson
1814–1863
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
EJ
James Jackson
1809–1864
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Jackson
1826–1905
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
EJ
Hannah Jackson
1829–1907
Birth Location: Knox, Ohio, United States
HJ
James Jackson
1809–1864
Birth Location: Genoa, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
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Elias Jackson
1818–1878
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
EJ
Silas Jackson
1831–1864
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Silas Jackson's Ancestors

Self
Silas Jackson
1781–1864
Birth Place: Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Daniel Jackson
1753–1836
Rockaway, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Jamima Benjamin
1754–1830
Dutchess, New York, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Jackson
1710–1769
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Mary (Ann) Robinson
1712–1794
Rockaway, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Jackson
1671–1735
Rebecca Hallett
1675–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Jackson's Descendants

1.
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Silas Jackson (15 Jun 1781–9 Sep 1864) m. Mary (Polly) Peterman (4 Sep 1789–8 Nov 1863)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Prudence) Jackson 1814–1863 m. Daniel (Hathaway) Jackson 1814–1904
    1. 1. Silas (Albert) Jackson 1846–1926 m. Rebeccah Rhodes 1849–1926
      1. 1. Ora (Mae) Jackson 1877–1943 m. Wilson (Wayne) Rousseau 1869–1948
        1. 1. Lois (Martha Rebecca) Rousseau 1910–2000 m. Jack (Bowman) Nickel 1912–2004
        2. 2. Eva (Lenore) Rousseau 1905–1996
        3. 3. Francis (Wayne) Rousseau 1908–1984
        4. 4. Richard (Jackson) Rousseau 1912–1999
        5. 5. Mary (E) Rousseau 1916–
      2. 2. Rebecca (J.) Rhodes 1849–
      3. 3. Isaiah Rhodes 1853–
      4. 4. Martha (M.) Rhodes 1858–
      5. 5. H. (B.) Rhodes 1875–
      6. 6. Elmer (Chester) Jackson 1880–1916
      7. 7. Elma (Lesta) Jackson 1880–1933
      8. 8. Maude (Stella) Jackson 1884–1920
      9. 9. Bessie (E) Jackson 1887–
      10. 10. Hugh (Schofield) Jackson 1888–1974
      11. 11. Besse (Ethel) Jackson 1887–1968
    2. 2. Mary (Prudence) Jackson 1837–1873
    3. 3. Lucinda (Armenia) Jackson 1840–1929
    4. 4. Susan Jackson 1842–1843
    5. 5. William (Logan) Jackson 1844–1905
    6. 6. Olive (Myra) Jackson 1849–1902
    7. 7. Sophronia (Doty) Jackson 1852–1933
  2. 2. James Jackson 1809–1864
  3. 3. Elizabeth (S) Jackson 1826–1905
  4. 4. Hannah Jackson 1829–1907
  5. 5. James Jackson 1809–1864
  6. 6. Elias Jackson 1818–1878
  7. 7. Silas (A) Jackson 1831–1864

Silas Jackson's Timeline

10 Records

1781
15 Jun 1781
Birth of Silas Jackson in Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States
1790
1790
Age 9
Silas Jackson resided here in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1810
1810
Age 29
Silas Jackson resided here in Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 39
Silas Jackson resided here in Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
1821
1821
Age 40
Silas Jackson resided here in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
Silas Jackson resided here in Berlin, Knox, Ohio, United States
Berlin, Knox, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 59
Silas Jackson resided here in Knox, Ohio, United States
Knox, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 69
Silas Jackson resided here in Berlin, Knox, Ohio
Berlin, Knox, Ohio
1860
1860
Age 79
Silas Jackson resided here in Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
1864
9 Sep 1864
Age 83
Death of Silas Jackson in Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1781
    Event Place: Morris, Morris, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 768; Image: 315.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio; Roll: M432_700; Page: 20B; Image: .
    [4] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Fishing Creek, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 53; Page: 180; Family History Number: 0193679; Image: 00056.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_101; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Knox, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Berlin, Knox, Ohio; Roll: M432_700; Page: 20B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Greenwood, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 768; Image: 315.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1864
    Event Place: Fishing Creek, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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