Thomas Jackson collection
Collection — Folder: S0713
Identifier: S0713
Scope and Contents
This collection contains original papers, letters, and booklets from Thomas Jackson ranging from 1855 to 1908. Folder two contains pension requests for Jackson and other veterans. There is a Grand Army of the Republic ribbon and a badge. The collection also includes an 8-page document narrates Lovell Harrison Rousseau’s raid into Alabama and Georgia.
Dates
- 1855-1908
Creator
- Jackson, Thomas, 1837-1922 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Thomas Jackson was born to Isaac and Elizabeth (Huffman) Jackson on March 22, 1837 in Indiana. He had several siblings, including Reuben, twins Catharine and Sarah, and Isaac. In 1860, he lived with William and Eliza Whitinger, working as a farm hand. He enlisted as a private in Company E, 39th Indiana Regiment on August 29, 1861 in Indianapolis. He was in the 8th Indiana Cavalry, with the 39th Indiana Regiment. On July 20, 1865, he was discharged as quartermaster sergeant. Jackson worked as a farmer like his father. After the war, Jackson married Miranda Vance (1845-1925) on November 23, 1865 and they lived in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana. The couple had at least 3 children: Arthur (1866-1912), Fay (1869-1957), and Mira C. (1877-1941). Jackson died on May 4, 1922 and was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1850 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1860 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1870 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1880 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1910 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1920 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Web: Indiana, U.S., Civil War Soldier Database Index, 1861-1865. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Findagrave.com. "Thomas Jackson." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed September 18, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170984773/thomas-jackson.
Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1850 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1860 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1870 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1880 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1910 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." 1920 United States Federal Census. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Ancestry.com. "Thomas Jackson." Web: Indiana, U.S., Civil War Soldier Database Index, 1861-1865. Accessed September 18, 2023. http://www.ancestrylibrary.com. Findagrave.com. "Thomas Jackson." Find a Grave Memorial. Accessed September 18, 2023. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170984773/thomas-jackson.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as donation from Marvina Frary.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed during November 2012 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid revised 2023/09/18 by Brittany Kropf.
- Correspondence
- Grand Army of the Republic (U.S.)
- Military pensions -- Indiana
- Military veterans
- Ribbons
- Soldiers
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Indiana Cavalry Regiment, 8th (1863-1865)
- United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 39th (1861-1863)
- Veterans -- Indiana
Creator
- Jackson, Thomas, 1837-1922 (Person)
- Title
- Thomas Jackson collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
