Conflicting Data From Secondary Sources
Old documents passed around, like the old game of whisper, will invariably conflict with other old remembrances.
Even obituaries are not always written by close family members and can contain errors.
But we go with what we have and make corrections as new and perhaps more logical evidence is found.
Harry Macy's research published in the New York Biographical
& Genealogical Society "The Record": The conflict of 'Sarah Abigail' Jackson's two husbands: John Flesher and Jonathan Hughes The mystery of
Hannah Bennett's Parents. Who were they really? The mystery of Betsy Jackson Young's Parents.
Were they really David Jackson and Prudence Hathaway? Studies of North and South Carolina Jacksons:
Problematic or conflicting areas are
discussed on the following pages:
Was Robert Jackson's wife Agnes really a Washburn?
This article says 'No'.
The suggestion that John
Jackson had two wives: Elizabeth Hallet and Elizabeth Seaman
is disproved.
Well recognized sources say both Charles Doughty and Isaac Doty married Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Col. John Jackson.
Which Elizabeth was
daughter of Colonel John? This conflict has
been resolved!
Examining sources for marriage of James Jackson and Mary Fitz Randolph.
April, 2005 Page 1 Discovery of a problem.
August, 2005 Page 2
Solutions Found
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By Paula Mellor
November, 2005 Page 3 Moving Edward's gravestone to Seventh Day Baptist Church,
Salem, WV
The erroneous published biography of
Stephen Alonzo Jackson
originally published in Virginia and Virginians
1888.
Benjamin Jackson
of Anson County, NC and Chesterfield County, SC - which child
belongs to which wife? by Bob Mitchell
A Study of James Jackson of Wilkes and Ashe Co., North Carolina.
This James appears to be a cousin of William Jackson of
Wilkes and Carter Counties studied below.
A Study of the William Jacksons found in Wilkes County, NC 1786-1810
This compares all the references found for various Williams to traces them back to historical records. Though
several Williams are mentioned, only three are established
by documents and only one is confirmed to be the son of Gen.
Joseph Jackson of Morris Co., New Jersey and the father of
Abigail Jackson Hughes and Rebecca Jackson Fairchild.
Stephen Jackson of Anson Co.,
North Carolina and Early Craven Co., Cheraw District and Chesterfield Co., South Carolina:
Study & Analysis of four Stephen Jacksons by Bob Mitchell.
Examining the Burial Site of Col. Stephen Jackson
Chesterfield Co., South Carolina
[NOTE: Col. Stephen Jackson is not a descendant of Robert Jackson
of Hempstead. This non-relatedness is verified by DNA testing at
FTDNA of descendants from both Robert of Hempstead and Stephen of
Chesterfield, South Carolina. There was no match. According to
records currently found in the Burch Family Book, Col. Stephen's
father was Henry Andrew Jackson and grandfather was Capt. Stephen
Jackson. Because both Jackson lines were found in the same area
about the same time, info about both lines is recorded to
eliminate confusion.]
Other conflicting data can be discussed here later. Please let me know of any that you are concerned about.