5 Mar 2006: y-DNA sampling confirms the link between this Benjamin Jackson line and the James Jackson-Rebecca Hallett line of New York.
The children are all listed as children of Mary Lively Rushing but there is considerable doubt as to which children belong to which wife. Researcher for this line, Bob Mitchell, has written a page about Benjamin's wives and which children belong to which wife and it is posted here: http://www.jacksonfamilygenealogy.com/pages/conflictingdataBenjaminswives.htm or See Table of Contents. Help with this line will be appreciated.
Research from Bob Mitchell:
Benjamin and his brother Stephen settled in eastern North Carolina and eventually moved to Anson County where he became a planter.The records below show Benjamin and Stephen Jackson in Edgecombe Co., NC in 1744. Stephen Jackson witnessed a deed in August of 1744 for John Philips and Thomas Boatright. Then he and Benjamin bought 280 acres in Edgecombe Co. on 3 April 1744 which was registered in Aug 1744 Session of Court. Also we find Benjamin Jackson witnessing a deed for Abraham Hill who bought property apparently joining the property that Benjamin and Stephen had bought in 1744. The last document shows Stephen and Benjamin in 1748 selling the same property bought in 1744 in Edgecombe Co. That deal was closed in May 1749 Court and in Sep of that year Benjamin got his first land grant in Anson Co. Stephen purchased land in Anson Co. from Abraham Paul in 1751. Benjamin's land was south of the Pee Dee located on both sides of Thompson Creek and Stephens land was on the south side of Thompson Creek, no doubt they joined each other.
Aug 1744, John Philips of Edgecombe County to Thomas Boatright of Edgecombe County, 8 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence current money of Virginia, 250 acres on the main run of Elk marsh all houses, out houses, buildings, stables, etc. part of a patent to Edward Poor, 4 Aug 1741. Wit: Philip Hurst, Stephen Jackson Reg. Edgecombe County, Feb. Court. 1744 R. Forster C. Ct.
Aug 1744, Captain Joseph Lane of Edgecombe County to Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson, 3 Apr 1744, 50 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres more or less on the east side of Beech Swamp Wit: J. Edwards, Robert Warren Reg. Edgecombe County, Aug Court 1744, R. Forster County. Court
20 Aug 1746, William Gulledge of Edge. Co. to Abraham Hill of Edge. Co., 20 Aug 1746 50 shillings current money of Va. 50 acres more or less, joining the sd. Gulledge, the sd. Hill, Hill’s branch and Beech swamp. Wit: Benjamin Jackson, William Kinchen.” Reg. Edge. Co. Aug. Ct. 1746. R. Forster C. Ct.May 1749, Stephen Jackson and Benjamin Jackson of Edgecombe County to William Goodwin, 19 Nov 1748, 40 pounds current money of Virginia, 280 acres on the east side of Beech swamp, joining Miery branch and the swamp. Wit: Thomas Davis, Samuel Brown X his mark Reg. Edge. Co. May Ct. 1749 B. Wynns C. Ct.”
North Carolina Land Grants, No. 335, 30 Sep 1749. Gabriel Johnston, governor of North Carolina, to Benjamin Jackson, 200 acres in Anson County, on the south [west] side of Pee Dee and on both sides of Thompsons Creek...
North Carolina Land Grants, No. 613, 4 Apr 1750 to Benjamin Jackson
North Carolina Land Grants, No 486, 1 Jul 1758, SW Pee Dee...to Benjamin Jackson
16 January 1763, Anson Co., NC, Deed Book K, page 19: Benjamin Jackson to Abram Paul. Benjamin Jackson sells to Abram Paul a tract in Anson County of 300 acres, the same lawfully granted and confirmed unto Benjamin Jackson on the 25th day of May 1757. Wit William Coleman and Job J. Meadors, signed/sealed Benjamin Jackson.
A boundary dispute caused a redrawing of the line which put Benjamin Jackson's property into South Carolina. Before the boundary was redrawn Anson County included all parts of SC counties of Marlboro, Chesterfield, Lancaster, York, Chester, Cherokee, Union, Laurens, Spartanburg, Greenville and Newberry. A resurvey of South Carolina line Sept. 24, 1764. Benjamin Jackson's property wound up in the Cheraw District which later became Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.
Abstracts of Probate Reports, Anson Co., NC 1749-1789, William Hackney Estate. Sale of cattle and stock by Benjamin Jackson.
8 Jan 1768, Benjamin Jackson was one of 18 who voted for Vestry and Wardens of St. David’s Parish. Gregg’s History of the Old Cheraws
9 Sep 1768, Circular Letter from the Council of St. David’s Parish written to CPT Benjamin Jackson advertising elections to the Council. Gregg’s History of the Old Cheraws
15 Apr 1775, As a member of the Grand Jury at Long Bluff, Benjamin Jackson presented arguments for liberty. Gregg’s History of the Old Cheraws
22 Jun 1775, At a Provincial Congress meeting in Charles Town Benjamin Jackson was added to the Committee of Observation for St. David's Parish. Gregg’s History of the Old Cheraws
1779, Benjamin Jackson was a Petit Juror in Cheraws District in 1779, South Carolina Jury Lists 1718-1783
1779, Benjamin Jackson Grand Juror in 1783 in Cheraws District, South Carolina Jury Lists 1718-17831780 Benjamin was again elected Overseer of the Poor for St. David’s Parish. Gregg’s History of the Old Cheraws
21 Mar 1785, A County Court Act was passed creating Marlborough, Chesterfield and Darlington Counties, Benjamin JACKSON appointed Justice of the Peace for Chesterfield Co., SC on 21 Mar 1785. History of the Old Cheraws, Bishop Gregg, ppg, 301,371,483.
I believe the Benjamin Jackson shown on the 1790 Cheraws District census is Benjamin Jackson, Sr. The area of Chesterfield Co. SC in which he lived was in the Old Cheraws District. As best I can determine he died about 1805 near Mt. Crogan in Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.
I can not prove that Benajmin did anything other than fight the Crown with his words. He was involved in politics of the day as evidenced by the notes above. My opinion is that Benjamin Jackson was a Patriot who was outspoken in his words and deeds in defiance to the Crown. I feel that he was a supporter of liberty and freedom and gave as best he could to the cause.
According to Bob Mitchell: The marriage of Benjamin Jackson and Mary Rushing began a multi-generational relationship between the Jackson and the Rushing Families of the Cheraw District of South Carolina that saw marriages between the two families into the early 1800's in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. I (Bob) have found no birth or death dates for Mary. Some researchers show Mary Rushing as a daughter of William Rushing, son of John Rushing, but her probable age would make her more likely to be a sister of William and a daughter of John Rushing.
Researcher for this line, Bob Mitchell, has written a page about Benjamin's wives and which children belong to which wife and it is posted here: http://www.jacksonfamilygenealogy.com/pages/conflictingdataBenjaminswives.htm or See Table of Contents.
288. Isaac Jackson-10372
According to Bob Mitchell:
North Carolina Land Grants, No. 2645, 9 April 1770, Anson Co., NC, Deed Book K, page 84. Isaac Jackson and wife Elizabeth...300 acres (NE Pee Dee) surveyed for Isaac Jackson 9 April 1770. Proven Oct 1771.
1 Jan 1771, Deed Book K, Page 24, Anson Co., NC. Isaac and Elizabeth Jackson to William Moody, L30; 200 acres, North East of Pee Dee at a Pine deemed near John Land's corner east of Cartledge's Creek, pat. 9 Apr 1770. Wit. Chas Hines, Annah Thomas, Mary Smith. Acknowledged October Court, 1775, J. Auld, Clerk.
The following notes were written by Bob Mitchell May 2010:
Notes for Amanda "Amy" FORREST
According to the book "Long Island Genealogies" written by Mary Powell Bunker, published by Joel Munsell's Sons, Albany, New York, 1895, pp 220-226 as it pertains to the James Jackson-Rebecca Hallett family, their son Benjamin Jackson was married to Amy Paul, a widow. There was no date or location for the marriage and it was not specified if this was Benjamin's first marriage. It appears that the Amy Paul that Benjamin was married to is Amanda Forrest Paul, the widow of Abraham Paul, late of Craven Co., South Carolina. Amy became a widow sometime between June 13, 1751 and Oct. 9, 1752. The first date is the date her husband Abraham Paul wrote his will and the latter is the date the will went into probate. Three sons of Benjamin were born prior to 1752, John, Isaac and Stephen.Descendants of Edward Jackson, son of Benjamin say that he is a son of Amy Paul. The two sons born to Benjamin Jackson and Amy Paul Jackson are Edward Jackson and David Jackson. A daughter, born to this marriage was Hannah who married Philip Rushing, son of William Rushing and Mary Paul Rushing. Amy must have died sometime around 1762 as a daughter, Mary Rushing Jackson was born between 1763 and 1767.
The following abstracts show a relationship between Benjamin Jackson and Abraham Paul of Craven Co., South Carolina. The area where Benjamin lived in Anson Co., North Carolina actually was surveyed into South Carolina in 1762. The area was a part of the Cheraws District and was governed by Craven County until Chesterfield Co. was established some years later.Will of Abraham Paul, Craven Co. NC. Executors are Benjamin Jackson and Stephen Jackson, June 13, 1751. Will probated Oct. 9, 1752. North Carolina Abstracts of Wills 1740-1760 by Caroline Moore.
1763 Benjamin Jackson sold property to Abram Paul, Jr: 16 January 1763, Anson Co., NC, Deed Book K, page 19: Benjamin Jackson to Abram Paul. Benjamin Jackson sells to Abram Paul a tract in Anson County of 300 acres, the same lawfully granted and confirmed unto Benjamin Jackson on the 25th day of May 1757. Wit William Coleman and Job J. MEADOR, signed/sealed Benjamin Jackson.
Sources
1. James C. Dillard Family, 31 Mar 2002, Jody Dillard, Ancestry World Tree Project.
2. 36869 Paul, 25 Aug 2001, S. Paul.
3. Rushtree, 16 Apr 2004, RRushing (rrushing@cox.net), Ancestry World Tree.
4. "Long Island Genealogies," Mary Powell Bunker, Joel Munsell's Sons, Albany, New York, 1895, 220-226.
5. Judith J. Womack, "Benjamin Jackson," 25 Jun 2001, GenForum Genealogy.com, Provide Birth info on Amy and named children.
6. "1790 US Census," Robeson Co., North Carolina, Ancestry.com.
7. "1800 US Census," Fayetteville, Robeson Co., North Carolina, Ancestry.com.Researcher for this line, Bob Mitchell, has written a page about Benjamin's wives and which children belong to which wife and it is posted here: http://www.jacksonfamilygenealogy,com/pages/ConflictingData or See Table of Contents.
His will proved 29 March, 1762 per Bunker.
297. Peter Titus-9519
Peter and Elisabeth had 9 children.
299. Samuel Titus-9516
Samuel and Abigail had 12 children.
300. Jacob Titus-9521
Jacob was unmarried.
301. Robert Titus-9522
Robert was unmarried.
Quote from Bunker's book: Henry Townsend "married Elizabeth Titus, the beautiful Quakeress, dau of Peter and Martha (Jackson) Titus."
Quote from Antony Maitland's site: Henry Townsend. Will dated Oyster Bay May 27, 1757, proved January 7, 1761. He removed to Chester, Orange County, New Jersey. He married Elizabeth Titus the beautiful Quakeress, dau of Peter and Martha (Jackson) Titus.
307. Henry Townsend-3491
Antony Maitland says Henry & Ann had six children but doesn't name them.
Bunker's book lists 3 children: Elisabeth who m James Hallock; Hannah who m Jocob Cock; and Philadelphia who m Wm. Cock.
The Record lists three children: "Hannah m Jacob Cock; Elizabeth m James Hallock; and Philadelphia m William Cock."
Joshue Jr. was deceased before his father's Will was written in 1756.
318. Samuel Barnes-2914
Mentioned in his grandfather's Will. Samuel is still under 21 when his grandfather Joshua wrote the codicil in 1760.
Mentioned in his Grandfather Joshua's Will, and again in the Codicil of the Will. The Codicil in June of 1760 states that "Joshua is now come of age and gone to Sea, If he die without issue, his sisters [Mary and Patience] are to have 1/2 of his share and his brother Samuel the other half."
Since Joshua's grandfather has said he was 21or over by 1760, he must have been born abt 1738 or 1739.
A. Maitland says Elizabeth and Hicks had 5 children but does not name them.
From Bunker, pg 145: Hicks and Elizabeth went to live in Westchester County; had a farm in 1764 near Croton River.
Jim Rubins site: location of birth is Rye, Westchester Co, NY. Han Hammer's site: location of birth is Yonkers, Westchester, NY.
330. Jerusha Barnes-8551
15th of 1st mo., 1772 - Edward Underhill, of Phillipsburgh, Westchester Co., son of Jacob, and Jerusha Barnes, of Rye, daughter of Samuel.
From http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywestch/towns/hr-frien.htm
Marriage Records Society of Friends, Town of Harrison, Westchester Co, NY:
17th of 5th mo., 1769 - James Barnes, of the Purchase, Westchester Co., son of Richard, and Ruth Clapp, of North Castle, daughter of Benjamin.
From Richard Daley's site: William died between 18 Aug 1813 (date of will) and 5 Dec 1816 (will proved).
111. Ruth Jackson-815
Please see rootsweb site for further descendants:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=:2839117&id=I18544
R. G. Clarke: "Will dated 2 Apr 1757 & proved 27 Apr 1757." Source: The Record, NYGBS, Jan 1922, pg 14.
Note copied from the cited Bergen book: "Abel Smith, Jr. lived in Hempstead and Oyster Bay. He was a farmer. On 5 Dec 1735, Abel Smith Sr. of Bergan Co., NJ, conveyed to Abel Smith Jr., of Hempstead a patent and right of land in Hempstead. In 1741, he bought a farm lying partly in Hempstead and partly in Oyster Bay. They sold this land in 1751 to Jacob Mott and moved to Cow Neck where he was living at the time of his death. In his will, he divided his land between his two sons, Samuel and Maurice. He mentions in his will, his wife Ruth and children Samuel, Sarah, Maurice and Jemima, and his brother Benjamin Smith.
341. Samuel Smith-5441
Mentioned as Samuel, a cousin and son of my sister Ruth Smith by Will of Isaac Jackson. See abstract in Isaac's Notes.
R. G. Clarke says that Elizabeth's father was Jacob Mott, but I haven't yet figured out which Jacob this was.
343. Maurice Smith-5612
Mentioned as 'Morris', a cousin and son of my sister Ruth Smith by Will of Isaac Jackson. See abstract in Isaac's Notes.
344. Jemima 'Jennie' Smith-5565
Mentioned as 'Jenny', a cousin and daughter of my sister Ruth Smith by Will of Isaac Jackson. See abstract in Isaac's Notes.