Stephen Jackson^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]}

1717 - date unknown

• Name	Stephen Jackson
  Born	17 Aug 1717	prob Flushing, Queens Co., New York   [7]
  Gender	Male
  Died	date unknown	Chesterfield Co., South Carolina
  Person ID	P68	Robert Jackson
  Last Modified	5 Jul 2020

  
  

  Father	James Jackson,   b. Abt 1670, Hempstead, Queens (now Nassau), New York ,   d. Oct 1735, Flushing, Queens Co., New York  (Age ~ 65 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Rebecca Hallett,   b. 31 Aug 1675, Hallett's Cove (now Astoria), Queens Co., New York ,   d. 12d 2m (Apr) 1730, Rocky Hill, Flushing, Queens Co., New York  (Age 54 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	1694	Halletts Cove, now Astoria, Long Island, New York   [8, 9]
  Family ID	F5	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Lewis,   d. date unknown
  Children	1. Stephen Jackson, Jr.,   b. Abt 1760, Anson Co., North Carolina ,   d. Between 1828-1830, Anson Co., North Carolina  (Age ~ 70 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	5 Jul 2020
  Family ID	F161	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  At least three sons of James left New England for North Carolina long before the Revolutionary war. Stephen settled in Anson County in the Pee Dee region with brothers Benjamin and John, the Jackson who sold the forge in New Jersey. In 1764, the three brothers found themselves in another state - without moving. Redrawing of North Carolina’s border put the Pee Dee in South Carolina, in the Cheraws District that later became Chesterfield County. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janie: The book "The Burch Family" by W. Bernette Burch has been used as a source for a lot of Stephen's descendants. But there are some questions about the information on Stephen himself. The book states that Stephen, the father of Henry, was a Capt in the Revolutionary War, Scotch Irish and from Ireland. The book also says that Stephen was affiliated with the Andrew Jackson family but no evidence of the latter has been found and the bit about him being from Ireland is also an 'interesting comment'. I wish the author had said more about this information as it needs to be looked at further. Stephen, Benjamin and John, sons of James Jackson and Rebecca Hallett, all appear in the Carolina's about the same time. And now several of Benjamin's descendants have participated in the Jackson DNA project and their results show that these folks are descendants of the Hempstead Jacksons. (See Jackson DNA Project on the Table of Contents. The Hempstead Jackson's DNA is unique and easily differentiated from other Jacksons. For additional verification, researchers would like to find a living male descendant of Stephen who would also participate in the Project. This would be an additional tool to verify that these early settlers were brothers and the sons of James and Rebecca.) As of August, 2009, a descendant of A Stephen Jackson was located and participated in the DNA testing. This particular descendant has proved to be NOT a Hempstead Jackson and therefore, gives greater validity of the claim in Mr. Burch's book that there was a Stephen Jackson in the area at the time who originated in Ireland. This Irish Stephen would have been in the same area at the same time as James and Rebecca's son Stephen, and it is virtually impossible to differentiate their records. All of the following notes originally used for Stephen may be for either Stephen. I will leave them here on Stephen's record just so this information is not lost. But the viewer should be aware that much of this following information probably pertains to the Irish Stephen Jackson and NOT to James and Rebecca's son Stephen. Research into this dilemma is still ongoing and will be noted when found. There was a Capt. Stephen in the Rev War, but the Capt. was likely a nephew of this Stephen and was a son of Stephen's brother, Benjamin Jackson. (This Capt. was probably the Irish Stephen.) We have found no record of either Stephen nor his brother Benjamin serving in the Revolutionary war but both of their sons served; both were named Stephen, one a Private and one a Captain. By the time of the Revolution Stephen, son of James, would have been 59 years old. So far, we have not found records of his participating in battles but the quote below given in 1774 when he served as a Petit Juror makes very clear his attitude toward the taxation without representation. There is no doubt in my mind that he supported the cause in every way open to him. (Which Stephen actually signed the presentation as a Petit Juror?) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following Notes and citations provided by Bob Mitchell: When Bishop Alexander Gregg in his book, "History of the old Cheraws" and Burnadette Burch in his book, "The Burch Family" outlined the lineage of COL Stephen Jackson 1808-1887 of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina they named his father as Henry A. Jackson and his grandfather as Stephen Jackson "of Revolutionary War fame." The phrase "of Revolutionary War fame" immediately conjours up the stories of "Killin Stephen Jackson." I don't think they were referring to the killing of 19 Tories that has been attributed to CPT Stephen Jackson, but the huge political and philosophical contribution made by Stephen Jackson, born 1717. (Or this could refer to the Irish Stephen. It does not refer to 'Killin Stephen' because he was Benjamin's son and that line is not in question.) Stephen Jackson, was a Regulator. I have not found anything that would indicate that he was physically present at the Batlle of Alamance or played any role militarily in the War of the Regulators that preceded the Revolution or the Revolution itself. There is no doubt were he stood politically during this time in our country's history. Stephen Jackson was a signatory on the Regulators Petition dated Regulators Petition, dtd 9 Oct 1769, that was presented to the Colonial Assembly of King Charles for the Colony of North Carolina. Seeking tax relief, oppression, a bill of rights and other freedoms. Stephen Jackson while serving as a Petit Juror, was a signatory on the "Redress of Grievances" sent to King George decrying the shoddy treatment the frontiersmen were receiving with regard to taxation without representation and the harsh enforcement of laws made in England. The bottom line was the colonists were fed up with the taxation system that escalated at the whim and fancy of the tax collector and the Sheriff's enforcement of laws made in England but not voted on by the colonist or their representatives in their assemblies. The War of the Regulators and the Redress of Grievances were instrumental in causing the southern provinces to join in the Revolution. Stephen Jackson, Patriot, was instrumental in this effort with his involvement as a Regulator and his service as a Petit Juror in Craven Co., SC. Bob Mitchell' citations: 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 Register 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.” Stephen Jackson and his brother Benjamin moved to North Carolina abt 1748-49. The name Stephen Jackson appears on land and court records throughout the period 1750-1800 in North Carolina and South Carolina. Based upon census records of North and South Carolina, the link between this Stephen Jackson and a Stephen Jackson born abt 1760 in Anson County, North Carolina appears to be true. North Carolina Land Grants, No. 1388, 6 Mar 1759, South West Pee Dee, to Stephen Jackson. From: History of the Old Cheraws, Bishop Alexander Gregg, The State Company, Columbia, SC, 1905 The following is the text of a declaration made 18 Nov 1774 by the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District of Craven Co., South Carolina in response to an edict to the Grand Jury compelling taxation from the British Crown: "May it please your Honor, "As your Charge at the opening of the Sessions contained matters of the highest importance to every individual in this Colony, as well as to the Grand Jury, to whom in particular it was delivered, we, the Petit Jury for the District of Cheraw, beg leave to testify our great satisfaction, and to return your Honor our warmest acknowledgments for so constitutional a charge at this alarming crisis, when our liberties are attacked, and our properties invaded by the claim and attempt of the British Parliament to tax us, and by their edicts to bind us in all cases they deem proper; a claim to which we will never submit, and an attempt which we are determined to oppose at the hazard of our lives and property; being fully convinced, that by the Constitution of this Country, we owe obedience to no human laws but such as are enacted with the consent of our Representatives in General Assembly. These being our fixed sentiments, we would esteem it a particular favor conferred on us, if your Honor would direct your Charge to be printed, the the benefit arising from it may be as diffusive as possible, and that it may remain as a pattern of that constitutional language which a Judge should deliver, who is above Ministerial influence, and knows no Master but the Law. Claudius Pegues, Foreman William White, William Hardwick, Zachariah Nettles, Benjmain Williamson, Benjamin Rogers, Enoch James, William Hickman, Jacob Bruce, Benjamin Davis, STEPHEN JACKSON, Joseph Parsons." (The above declaration was one of the early cries from the colonists regarding taxation without representation. It clearly outlined the perceived rights of the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District as "American freemen and of determined resistance to the encroachments of the British Crown to the last extremity, reflected immortal honor upon the bold and inflexible patriots of the Old Cheraws.") The book can be found and searched from Anson County, NC wills and estates from N.C Archives C.R. 005.801.1 page 309:1773, Account of Chas. MEDLOCK, guardian to orphans of John HICKS, decd. John HUSBANDS, note. Cash pd. Mrs. KERSHAW, Stephen JACKSON, Elisha PARKER, William SPEED, William HICKS, Morgan BROWN, Robert THOMAS, HUNT & TANNEY (?), William HANEY, Wm PICKETT, Sheriff. Andr. GIBSON. Vouchers all destroyed by "British and Toryes." Michael AULD, Clk. There were several Stephen Jacksons and it is difficult to sort them out. There is a Stephen Jackson listed on the 1790 US Census in the Cheraws district of South Carolina. This area later became part of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina. 1800 Chesterfield Co., SC, US Census, Stephen Jackson age over 45, two daughters 16-25 and wife over 45. These census enumerations could be either Stephen or his son Stephen. ====================== -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following Notes and citations provided by Bob Mitchell: When Bishop Alexander Gregg in his book, "History of the old Cheraws" and Burnadette Burch in his book, "The Burch Family" outlined the lineage of COL Stephen Jackson 1808-1887 of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina they named his father as Henry A. Jackson and his grandfather as Stephen Jackson "of Revolutionary War fame." The phrase "of Revolutionary War fame" immediately conjours up the stories of 'Killin Stephen Jackson.' I don't think they were referring to the killing of 19 Tories that has been attributed to CPT Stephen Jackson, but the huge political and philosophical contribution made by Stephen Jackson, born 1717. (Or this could refer to the Irish Stephen. It does not refer to "Killin Stephen" because he was Benjamin's son and that line is not in question.) Stephen Jackson, was a Regulator. I have not found anything that would indicate that he was physically present at the Batlle of Alamance or played any role militarily in the War of the Regulators that preceded the Revolution or the Revolution itself. There is no doubt were he stood politically during this time in our country's history. Stephen Jackson was a signatory on the Regulators Petition dated Regulators Petition, dtd 9 Oct 1769, that was presented to the Colonial Assembly of King Charles for the Colony of North Carolina. Seeking tax relief, oppression, a bill of rights and other freedoms. Stephen Jackson while serving as a Petit Juror, was a signatory on the "Redress of Grievances" sent to King George decrying the shoddy treatment the frontiersmen were receiving with regard to taxation without representation and the harsh enforcement of laws made in England. The bottom line was the colonists were fed up with the taxation system that escalated at the whim and fancy of the tax collector and the Sheriff's enforcement of laws made in England but not voted on by the colonist or their representatives in their assemblies. The War of the Regulators and the Redress of Grievances were instrumental in causing the southern provinces to join in the Revolution. Stephen Jackson, 1717, Patriot, was instrumental in this effort with his involvement as a Regulator and his service as a Petit Juror in Craven Co., SC. Bob Mitchell' citations: 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 Register 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.” Stephen Jackson and his brother Benjamin moved to North Carolina abt 1748-49. The name Stephen Jackson appears on land and court records throughout the period 1750-1800 in North Carolina and South Carolina. Based upon census records of North and South Carolina, the link between this Stephen Jackson and a Stephen Jackson born abt 1760 in Anson County, North Carolina appears to be true. North Carolina Land Grants, No. 1388, 6 Mar 1759, South West Pee Dee, to Stephen Jackson. From: History of the Old Cheraws, Bishop Alexander Gregg, The State Company, Columbia, SC, 1905 The following is the text of a declaration made 18 Nov 1774 by the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District of Craven Co., South Carolina in response to an edict to the Grand Jury compelling taxation from the British Crown: "May it please your Honor, "As your Charge at the opening of the Sessions contained matters of the highest importance to every individual in this Colony, as well as to the Grand Jury, to whom in particular it was delivered, we, the Petit Jury for the District of Cheraw, beg leave to testify our great satisfaction, and to return your Honor our warmest acknowledgments for so constitutional a charge at this alarming crisis, when our liberties are attacked, and our properties invaded by the claim and attempt of the British Parliament to tax us, and by their edicts to bind us in all cases they deem proper; a claim to which we will never submit, and an attempt which we are determined to oppose at the hazard of our lives and property; being fully convinced, that by the Constitution of this Country, we owe obedience to no human laws but such as are enacted with the consent of our Representatives in General Assembly. These being our fixed sentiments, we would esteem it a particular favor conferred on us, if your Honor would direct your Charge to be printed, the the benefit arising from it may be as diffusive as possible, and that it may remain as a pattern of that constitutional language which a Judge should deliver, who is above Ministerial influence, and knows no Master but the Law. Claudius Pegues, Foreman William White, William Hardwick, Zachariah Nettles, Benjmain Williamson, Benjamin Rogers, Enoch James, William Hickman, Jacob Bruce, Benjamin Davis, STEPHEN JACKSON, Joseph Parsons." (The above declaration was one of the early cries from the colonists regarding taxation without representation. It clearly outlined the perceived rights of the Petit Jurors of the Cheraws District as "American freemen and of determined resistance to the encroachments of the British Crown to the last extremity, reflected immortal honor upon the bold and inflexible patriots of the Old Cheraws.") The book can be found and searched from Anson County, NC wills and estates from N.C Archives C.R. 005.801.1 page 309:1773, Account of Chas. MEDLOCK, guardian to orphans of John HICKS, decd. John HUSBANDS, note. Cash pd. Mrs. KERSHAW, Stephen JACKSON, Elisha PARKER, William SPEED, William HICKS, Morgan BROWN, Robert THOMAS, HUNT & TANNEY (?), William HANEY, Wm PICKETT, Sheriff. Andr. GIBSON. Vouchers all destroyed by "British and Toryes." Michael AULD, Clk. There were several Stephen Jacksons and it is difficult to sort them out. There is a Stephen Jackson listed on the 1790 US Census in the Cheraws district of South Carolina. This area later became part of Chesterfield Co., South Carolina. 1800 Chesterfield Co., SC, US Census, Stephen Jackson age over 45, two daughters 16-25 and wife over 45. These census enumerations could be either Stephen or his son Stephen.

  
  

• Sources

  [S347984669] Jackson Ledger from Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants, (http://www.jacksonfamilygenealogy.com/pages/transcribernotesledger.htm), 8. [S347984670] Book: "History of the Jackson Family of Hempstead, Long Island", Oscar Burton Robbins, (1951, Loveland, Colorado), 10. [S347984689] Book: Long Island Genealogies..., Bunker, Mary Powell, (Joel Munsell's Sons, Albany, NY 1895), 222. [S347984892] Book: Burch Family and Hollendsworth, Thomas, Meadow, Jackson, No.1 Jackson, No.2 Blakeney, Timmons etc., Burch, W. Bernette, (http://web.archive.org/web/20041129225945/http://www.jeffanna.com/sites/familytree/families/myers/names/burchfamily.pdf). [S347984721] 1790 U.S. Census, (https://search.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=5058), Anson County, North Carolina. [S347984893] 1800 U.S. Census, (https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7590), Chesterfield Co., South Carolina. [S347984709] Book: Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, William F. E. Morley, (Mika Silk Screening Limited, Belleville, Ontario 1972). See comment in his father, James' Notes. [S347984670] Book: "History of the Jackson Family of Hempstead, Long Island", Oscar Burton Robbins, (1951, Loveland, Colorado), 11. [S347986521] New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Torry, Clarence A.; Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, 2004, (http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3824), pg 412.