Stonewall Jackson , (1882-1951)

File — Box: 3, Folder: 4

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Scope and Contents

From the File:

These papers document the life and political career of Harry Jackson, as well as the family of his wife, Helen Lovein Jackson; his daughter, Helen Jackson Burgin and the family of her husband, Bill. The material is arranged into 4 series and is generally arranged chronologically with each series.

The series are:

Series 1 – Jackson Family Series 2 – Burgin Family Series 3 – Memorabilia Series 4 – Oversized scrapbooks, photos, etc.

There is naturally considerable overlap among the families, but materials were generally left where found.

Dates

Other: (1882-1951)

Extent

From the File: 16 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Additional Description

Processing Information

This folder contains information about Harry Jackson’s father, Stonewall, who was born in Harris County to John Lazarus Jackson of Edgefield, South Caroline and Catherine Josephine Cook. Items include his obituary; a copy of the History of Harris County which gives a thumbnail sketch of his family; photos of Emmie Hernden, his first wife; photos of a family dinner of 1953; and an extensive genealogy of his mother’s family, the Cooks, from 1766-1990, compiled by Thelma Cook McClatchey (Mrs. Homer R. McClatchey, Jr.).