Jackson, James C. (1842-1930)

 

J.C. Jackson 1842-1930

J.C. Jackson 1842-1930

The following excerpt was written in 1904 while J.C. Jackson was living:

“J. C. Jackson was born June 20, 1842, and was raised on a farm in Sumner County, Tennessee. He came to Marion when eighteen years old, where he still resides. Until 1878 he followed the trade of carpenter and builder, when he took a hand in politics and served as Deputy Sheriff until 1882. Continue reading

Parade on Square ca 1900

A parade through the Public Square around 1890 to 1900 reflect a slice of Old Marion life. This was taken before the square was paved with brick  which appears to have occured around 1915 to 1920. The bricks were then removed in 1936 when the state poured concrete on the square for Route 13 which ran through the center of town at the time.

(Photos courtesy of Helen Lind and the Williamson County Historical Society)