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J.C. Jackson & Son Furniture Store, Marion, Illinois

Posted on by February 13, 2013

 

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store 1904 calendar

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store 1904 calendar

J.C. Jackson and Son Furniture Store operated at 105 W. Main Street, Marion, Illinois from around 1900 through 1915. The store was started and owned by James C. Jackson. To say James was a man who wore many hats would be an understatement. In his life he had been a carpenter, contractor, Deputy Sheriff, County Clerk, School Board Treasurer, Trustee of the M.E. Church north (Main Street), City Trustee, City Alderman and multi-term mayor  of Marion, Illinois. It’s possible he even dabbled a short while in the undertaking business in the family home at 110 N. Liberty St. Continue reading →

Jackson, James C. (1842-1930)

Posted on by May 14, 2014

 

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 →