Margaret Mae (Harrington) Jackson (1894 - 1950)

Born 18 Jun 1894 in Sandgate, Bennington, Vermont, United States

Ancestors

Wife of William Hughes Jackson — married 13 Jan 1910 (to about Jun 1919) in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, United States

Wife of Lewis John Jackson — married 22 Jun 1919 (to 15 Feb 1950) in Washington County, New York

Descendants

Died 15 Feb 1950 at age 55 in White River Junction, Windsor County, Vermont, United States

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Biography

Margaret was born to Protestant parents, Martin Harrington and Kittie (Knapp) Harrington, in Sandgate, Bennington County, Vermont. She first married Willie Jackson on 13 Jan 1910. This marriage ended in divorce. A daughter, Beulah (Jackson) Glaze, was born of this marriage.

On 22 Jun 1919, she married Lewis Jackson of Hebron, Washington County, New York, and the couple moved to White River Junction, Windsor County, Vermont where Lewis was employed as a truck driver for a furniture company.

The couple purchased a modest home there and Margaret stayed at home to care for the children. She was, however, in poor health which frequently restricted her to bed rest. The older girls in the family assisted in the household duties, parented the younger children, or worked in the community for additional income.

Both parents were strict with the children. Children were "seen and not heard" and never questioned their parents. Neither Lewis nor Margaret offered any personal information about themselves, their families, or their lifestyle.

Sources

• Oral interviews by Theresa M Morrill 1981- 1982 with Maltais family members, (still living) maternal cousin of Candyce, and Virginia Jackson Maltais (10 NOVEMBER 1923 - 19 JULY 2014) maternal aunt of Candyce, copies in possession of Candyce Fulford, Nelson, NH; written transcription; Arthur and Virginia's life story, including family, residence, education, and work-life experiences.
• New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
• Find A Grave: Memorial #110671356