Ingham Co Democrat, Wednesday, 2 April 1913, page 1-4. An earlier issue said this item was delayed.
George Jackson was born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, NY, Dec 4, 1835 and departed this life March 9, 1913 at the age of 77 years, three months and 15 days.
In 1850 with his parents he moved to Erie county, NY and in 1856 to Sebewa, Ionia county, MI.
In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Crocker. To them five children were born, two of whom, Willis and George, have gone on before.
In 1865 he moved his family to White Oak, Ingham county, and in the spring of 1866 he settled on the farm which he has occupied for the last 47 years, himself clearing it of the forest that covered it and converted it into a fine farm home.
Brother Jackson was converted in 1857 and united with the Baptist church at Sebewa and in 1866 with the M.E. class at the Williams school in White Oak and later, about 1875, with the M.P. class at the Cady school house and was transferred to the memorial class after the church was built in 1897, always living a consistent Christian life and testifying to his faith and trust in God to the very last.
Deceased was a man of sterling quality, always exhibiting those traits of independent manhood, so characteristic of the early pioneer. A man of good, sound judgments, whose advice it was safe to follow. He was a great sufferer during his long illness, but exhibited great fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining, only waiting and anxious for the summons from his Heavenly Master.
Mr. Jackson was a loving companion, an indulgent father and a kind and loving neighbor, and drew to himself many friends.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son Elmer of this place, two daughters, Mrs. Inez McMichael of Oassopolis and Mrs. Bertha Preston of Jackson, one brother in Eaton county and a sister in Traverse City, besides nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends and neighbors.
George Jackson was born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, NY, Dec 4, 1835 and departed this life March 9, 1913 at the age of 77 years, three months and 15 days.
In 1850 with his parents he moved to Erie county, NY and in 1856 to Sebewa, Ionia county, MI.
In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Crocker. To them five children were born, two of whom, Willis and George, have gone on before.
In 1865 he moved his family to White Oak, Ingham county, and in the spring of 1866 he settled on the farm which he has occupied for the last 47 years, himself clearing it of the forest that covered it and converted it into a fine farm home.
Brother Jackson was converted in 1857 and united with the Baptist church at Sebewa and in 1866 with the M.E. class at the Williams school in White Oak and later, about 1875, with the M.P. class at the Cady school house and was transferred to the memorial class after the church was built in 1897, always living a consistent Christian life and testifying to his faith and trust in God to the very last.
Deceased was a man of sterling quality, always exhibiting those traits of independent manhood, so characteristic of the early pioneer. A man of good, sound judgments, whose advice it was safe to follow. He was a great sufferer during his long illness, but exhibited great fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining, only waiting and anxious for the summons from his Heavenly Master.
Mr. Jackson was a loving companion, an indulgent father and a kind and loving neighbor, and drew to himself many friends.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son Elmer of this place, two daughters, Mrs. Inez McMichael of Oassopolis and Mrs. Bertha Preston of Jackson, one brother in Eaton county and a sister in Traverse City, besides nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends and neighbors.
Ingham Co Democrat, Wednesday, 2 April 1913, page 1-4. An earlier issue said this item was delayed.
George Jackson was born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, NY, Dec 4, 1835 and departed this life March 9, 1913 at the age of 77 years, three months and 15 days.
In 1850 with his parents he moved to Erie county, NY and in 1856 to Sebewa, Ionia county, MI.
In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Crocker. To them five children were born, two of whom, Willis and George, have gone on before.
In 1865 he moved his family to White Oak, Ingham county, and in the spring of 1866 he settled on the farm which he has occupied for the last 47 years, himself clearing it of the forest that covered it and converted it into a fine farm home.
Brother Jackson was converted in 1857 and united with the Baptist church at Sebewa and in 1866 with the M.E. class at the Williams school in White Oak and later, about 1875, with the M.P. class at the Cady school house and was transferred to the memorial class after the church was built in 1897, always living a consistent Christian life and testifying to his faith and trust in God to the very last.
Deceased was a man of sterling quality, always exhibiting those traits of independent manhood, so characteristic of the early pioneer. A man of good, sound judgments, whose advice it was safe to follow. He was a great sufferer during his long illness, but exhibited great fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining, only waiting and anxious for the summons from his Heavenly Master.
Mr. Jackson was a loving companion, an indulgent father and a kind and loving neighbor, and drew to himself many friends.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son Elmer of this place, two daughters, Mrs. Inez McMichael of Oassopolis and Mrs. Bertha Preston of Jackson, one brother in Eaton county and a sister in Traverse City, besides nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends and neighbors.
George Jackson was born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, NY, Dec 4, 1835 and departed this life March 9, 1913 at the age of 77 years, three months and 15 days.
In 1850 with his parents he moved to Erie county, NY and in 1856 to Sebewa, Ionia county, MI.
In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Crocker. To them five children were born, two of whom, Willis and George, have gone on before.
In 1865 he moved his family to White Oak, Ingham county, and in the spring of 1866 he settled on the farm which he has occupied for the last 47 years, himself clearing it of the forest that covered it and converted it into a fine farm home.
Brother Jackson was converted in 1857 and united with the Baptist church at Sebewa and in 1866 with the M.E. class at the Williams school in White Oak and later, about 1875, with the M.P. class at the Cady school house and was transferred to the memorial class after the church was built in 1897, always living a consistent Christian life and testifying to his faith and trust in God to the very last.
Deceased was a man of sterling quality, always exhibiting those traits of independent manhood, so characteristic of the early pioneer. A man of good, sound judgments, whose advice it was safe to follow. He was a great sufferer during his long illness, but exhibited great fortitude and patience, never murmuring or complaining, only waiting and anxious for the summons from his Heavenly Master.
Mr. Jackson was a loving companion, an indulgent father and a kind and loving neighbor, and drew to himself many friends.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son Elmer of this place, two daughters, Mrs. Inez McMichael of Oassopolis and Mrs. Bertha Preston of Jackson, one brother in Eaton county and a sister in Traverse City, besides nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of friends and neighbors.
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