Son of David Jackson and Priscilla (Benedict) Jackson. Father of Electa Jackson, Unamed Jackson, Henry Joseph Jackson, William Henry Jackson, Malinda (Jackson) Maxfield, Lucy (Jackson) Jones, Amos Jackson, Permelia (Jackson) Cupp and Clarissa Harriet (Jackson) Grover. Ensign in war of 1812, farmer. In war of 1812, David Jackson held a boat on Lake Erie when he was the last one left alive. He was a war hero. But was left disabled and by middle age had palsy so badly he could hardly hold a newpaper because of terrible shaking.
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