Stephen Jackson (1744 - 1812)

Born 8 Sep 1744 in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 24 Mar 1812 at age 67 in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Biography

Stephen Jackson was born on 8 September 1744 in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey] the seventh of eleven children and the sixth of eight sons of Joseph and and Ann Unknown Jackson.

On 19 December 1768, when he was twenty-four, he married Mary Burwell in New Jersey. She bore him twelve children, seven sons and five daughters including:

1. Joseph Jackson
2. William Jackson.

Several months after her death in December 1809, when he was sixty-five, he married Mary Minton in 1810.

Father's will

Oscar Burton Robbins' book, pg 14: "Joseph Jackson died in 1769, intestate. Oct. 5, 1769, the widow Mary, and the son William, made a renunciation of their right to administer on his estate, and Oct. 6, 1769, administration was given to Stephen Jackson. Nathaniel Mitchell was fellow Bondsman."

On 24 March 1812, when he was sixty-seven, he died in Rockaway of unknown causes.

Military

Stephen served in the Revolution as a militia captain in the Morris County Cavalry. He also served in Washington's body guard. General Washington is known to have stopped at his house for refreshments in 1780.^[1]

Stephen Jackson was Capt. of Calvalry in 1780 in Revolutionary War."

Isaac Jackson Allen on pg 9 of his Allen Family Memoranda states "Job Allen II, my grandfather died in 1802. His tomb is still seen at Rockaway and his wife's beside it. His wife, (Isaac's grandmother) was Mary Mintun. She survived Job Allen II and subsequently remarried to her second husband, General Stephen Jackson." So whether Capt. or General, Stephen was 'a major combatant'. Rockaway Library documents: "Stephen was to become a driving force in the village and a major combatant in the Revolutionary War." pg 27.... Those who knew him well, described him as an active and enterprising business man with a high reputation for integrity. He was a liberal friend of the church, contributing much to its support. He was also a warm advocate of education and very instrumental in the establishment of the first school in Rockaway in 1784."

Mill

From the book "Dover Dates 1722-1922" Page 27 1768-John Jackson's brother, Joseph, is said to have bought part of John's forge in 1768, selling it, next year, to his son Stephen Jackson of "Mendom," who afterwards became owner of the fine mill property at Rockaway, with large tracts of valuable lands. He once had the honor of entertaining Gen. Washington at his house.

Bridge

May 21st 1782 Abraham Kitchel, William Ross and John Jacob Faecsch, justices, and Job Allen and Ebenezer Farrand resolved to build a bridge across the Rockaway River between Stephen Jackson's and Seth Gregory's. The contract specifies the size of timbers and other particulars of the work in detail, and is signed by the above named justices and freeholders. Seth Gregory agreed to build this bridge for 48 pounds proclamation money, valuing a Spanish milled dollar at 7s. 6d. in hard money. The bridge was not built according to the contract, and on the 7th of October 1783 a committee appointed to inspect the bridge (viz, Stephen Jackson, Jacob Drake and Silas Hathaway) deducted 5 pounds on account of timber not being according to contract."

Educational interests

"History of Morris County, New Jersey" by Munsell, pg 350-1: "In recording the history of the schools of Rockaway township . . . We find another paper endorsed by Colonel Jackson, 'This was the first school ever taught in Rockaway.' It is in the handwriting of the teacher, and is as follows: 'The state of a school which has been taught by George Harris, at Rockaway, and ended on the 26th day of April 1784, is as follows: Scholars' names - Elizabeth Jackson, Agnes Jackson, Joseph Jackson, James Jackson, Margaret Jackson, John Jackson, Katherine Smith, Bernard Smith, James Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Elizabeth Wrights, Aaron Wrights, Zebins Williams, Robert Williams, Sarah Leonard, Moses Hoppin, Peter Parcel, William Jackson, Ziba Jackson, Isaac Jackson, Jacob Losey, James Conger, Rhoda Conger, Josiah Hadden, Daniel Hadden, Coon Stroke, Abigail Baker, James Baker. Proprietors - Captain Stephen Jackson, Bernard Smith, Godfrey Wrights, Jonas Williams, Elijah Leonard, Seth Gregory, Edward Jackson, Benjamin Jackson, Captain James Losey, Joseph Conger, Aaron Hadden, Henry Stroke, David Baker.' "This paper is beautifully written, and opposite the names are the time and value of the tuition. . . From Dr. Tuttle we learn the 'Old Harris' as he was called by his pupils, first taught in the school-room by the grist-mill, and afterward in the old school-house on the Glen road. He was very cruel, and on one occasion was run over by the older boys, among whom were Bernard Smith's and Stephen Jackson's boys. . . "The next documentary evidence of a school is an agreement with William Harris, signed by him and Stephen Jackson and James Kitchel, June 4th 1804, whereby Harris engages to instruct any number of scholars not exceeding forty in "reading, writing, arithmetic, geography and English grammar, according as they may be capable of learning." Isaac Jackson Allen on pg 9 of his Allen Family Memoranda states "Job Allen II, my grandfather died in 1802. His tomb is still seen at Rockaway and his wife's beside it. His wife, (Isaac's grandmother) was Mary Mintun. She survived Job Allen II and subsequently remarried to her second husband, General Stephen Jackson."

Will

1810, June 25. Jackson, Stephen, of Pequannock Twsp.., Morris Co., will of. Three sons, Joseph, William, and John Darbe, the mill lot at Rockaway (description given) to be divided between them as tenants in common. It contains the grist and saw mills and their appurtenances and has 6.45 acres. If my son, John Darbe, should die under age and without issue his share to Joseph and William. To two sons, William and John Darbe, a lot adjoining above, as tenants in common (description given . . . includes as a marker a flat rock marked "T.C.") also the meeting house lot of 762 acres; also another tract of 306 acres; also the tract on which the upper forge stands of 5 acres. If son John Darbe should die under age and without issue, his share to William. Three sons, tract in Hanover Twsp., as tenants in common, containing 98 acres. Son, Joseph 1/2 part of lot at Rockaway of 4 acres and other part thereof to other two sons. Son, James and his wife, Clarissa, for life, two tracts in Hanover Twsp., (description given, includes a corner stone marked "M.T.") containing 106 acres; also 16 acres, and at their decease to their sons, Charles Hoff Jackson and Stephen Jackson as tenants in common. Son, Joseph, the Family Bible containing the family register. Daughter, Elizabeth Lyon, Page 206 00. Interest of ,000 for use and benefit of my daughter, Agness Harriman, during her life and at her death to be divided among her then living children. Interest of ,000 for use and benefit of my daughter, Margaret Arnold, as long as she and her present husband lives. Principal sum to her if she outlives him but in case of her death, to be divided between her children, and is she have no living children, said sum to be divided between my daughters, Elizabeth and Harriet. Daughter, Harriet, ,000. Any sums advanced to said daughters to be deducted from these bequests. Daughter, Harriet, also to have female slave, Jude. Personal estate is liable for payment of bequests. Residue of all estate to four sons, equally. Executors--two sons, Joseph and William, and friends, Hyram Smith, Ebenezer H. Pierson and Thomas Dell. Witnesses--Henry A. Ford, Isaac Blackford, Gabriel H. Ford. Proved Apr. 11, 1812, when two sons signed as executors. 1812, Apr 9. Inventory, ,956.841/2; made by John Hinchman, Noah E. Stile. File 1488 N.^[2]

Military Record for Captain Stephen Jackson

Buried

Gravestone for Stephen Jackson

Presbyterian Graveyard,

Rockaway,

Morris County, New Jersey.

Gravestone for Stephen Jackson

From Findagrave.com

Capt Stephen Jackson

Birth: 8 Sep 1744; Death: 24 Mar 1812 (aged 67); Burial: First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey, USA. Memorial #: 10483712.

Bio: Captain and son of General Joseph Jackson and father of Colonel Joseph Jackson.

Gravesite Details: Son of Gen Joseph Jackson and ?

Family Members: Parents: Joseph Jackson (1710-1769), Annie Mary Rogers Jackson (1710-1760); Spouse: Mary Minturn Jackson (1757-1826): Siblings: Edward Jackson (1730-1807), Elizabeth Jackson Tompkins (1738-1796), Anna Jackson Ayers (1746-1816), Benjamin Jackson (1751-1842), Daniel Jackson (1753-1836); Children: Joseph Jackson (1774-1855), Margaret Jackson Arnold (1778-1857), William Jackson (1788-1872).^[3]

Citations

1. ↑ Frazza, Al Frazza, Revolutionary War New Jersey: The online Field Guide to New Jersey's Revolutionary War Historic Sites! > REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN ROCKAWAY BOROUGH, NEW JERSEY (Website Researched, Written, Photographed and Designed by Al Frazza Photographs cannot be reproduced without permission. © 2009 - 2014 Al Frazza / Revolutionary War New Jersey). Rec. Dat e: 31 Jul 2014, Stephen Jackson September 8, 1744 - March 24, 1812 Captain - Morris County Cavalry / NJ Militia.
2. ↑ New Jersey, Abstract of Wills, 1670-1817 Title of Source only, not title of book, Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, VOL. XLI, Vol. XII of Calendar of Wills - 1810-1813; Edited and Indexed by Elmer T. Hutchinson, Corresponding Secretary, New Jersey Historical Society Jersey Printing Co., Rayonne, N. J. 1949, Page 205.
3. ↑ Gregory Speciale (31762373), maintained by Gregory Speciale (contributor 31762373), “Capt Stephen Jackson,” Findagrave.com.;; Record added 16 Feb 2005, URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10483712/stephen-jackson. Accessed 01 August 2018.

Acknowledgments

• Patricia Hickin,created Stephen Jackson (1744-1812) on 18 Oct 2012.

• Patricia Prickett Hickin created Stephen Jackson (1744-1812). (Imported data from GEDCOM upload #160659, Person I2541) on 23 May 2020.

Sources

• Frazza, Al Frazza, Revolutionary War New Jersey: The online Field Guide to New Jersey's Revolutionary War Historic Sites! > REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN ROCKAWAY BOROUGH, NEW JERSEY (Website Researched, Written, Photographed and Designed by Al Frazza

Photographs cannot be reproduced without permission. © 2009 - 2014 Al Frazza / Revolutionary War New Jersey). Rec. Date: 31 Jul 2014, Stephen Jackson September 8, 1744 - March 24, 1812 Captain - Morris County Cavalry / NJ Militia.

• Gross, Jerry, comp., "Stephen Jackson, born 1744," Quilted Family Trees. URL: https://www.quiltedfamilytrees.com/getperson.php?personID=I33&tree=001 Accessed 12 May 2020 by Patricia Prickett Hickin.

• Gregory Speciale (31762373), maintained by Gregory Speciale (contributor 31762373), “Capt Stephen Jackson,” Findagrave.com.;; Record added 16 Feb 2005, URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10483712/stephen-jackson. Accessed 01 August 2018.

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