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Rebecca (Croft) Jackson (abt. 1774 - abt. 1816)

Rebecca Jackson formerly Croft
Born about in South Carolinamap [uncertain]
Daughter of and [mother unknown]
Sister of [half], [half], [half] and
Wife of — married about 1795 [location unknown]
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , , , and
Died about at about age 42 in Hopkins, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Rebecca Croft was born about 1774 in South Carolina or North Carolina. She was the daughter of Frederick Croft and Catherine (unknown) Croft. She was listed as Rebecca Jackson in her father Frederick's Last Will, which was dated 26 August 1805, and proved in court 4 November 1805 in Greenville County, South Carolina.[1] Her siblings were also listed in her fathers Will (in Will order):

  • David Croft
  • Dolly Duvall
  • Catharine Brasher
  • Elizabeth Croft
  • Ann Croft
  • Frederick Croft
  • George Croft
  • Jacob Croft
  • John Croft
  • Martin Croft

Rebecca Croft married Christopher Jackson about 1795 most likely in Greenville County, South Carolina (no specific source found).

She died about 1816 and might be buried at Lick Creek Cemetery #1 in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky.[2]

Research Notes

Birth and death dates are estimates. Her tombstone hasn't been located, but it's assumed to be next to her husband in Lick Creek Cemetery.

Marriage date is an estimate. Her father's 1805 Last Will shows she was married, but haven't found a specific record.

Birth place might be South Carolina or North Carolina. Her sister Catherine's death record shows she was born in Chatham, North Carolina.

Sources

  1. ↑ Last Will of father Frederick Croft: "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980", Frederick Croft Last Will, lists wife and children; citing South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: United States. Works Progress Administration (South Carolina); Original document Record Book C, Pages 66 -67. Ancestry Sharing Link and Ancestry Record 9080 #1780466 (accessed 17 February 2024).
  2. ↑ Burial: Find A Grave: Memorial #92353173 accessed 27 December 2022), memorial page for Rebecca Croft Jackson (1774–1816), citing Lick Creek Cemetery #1, Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Shelia Hart (contributor 47369657).




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