John Jackson

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John Jackson

Born: 1839 in NYC

Died: July 2, 1884

Buried:

Description:
5 Feet 3 ½ Inches.
Black Hair
Grey eyes
Light Complexion

Occupation:
Pre War: Ironrail maker.

Enlisted: April 18, 1861 at Brooklyn to serve 3 years.

Mustered In: May 23, 1861

Rank: Private

Company: D

Wounded:

Mustered Out: Discharged for disability from Grand Hospital, Washington, DC. On August 7, 1862 due to epilepsy.

Marriage Date and Place: To Catherine Cappus on September 29, 1859 at Johnson St. Methodist Church by Rev. Joseph Law

Wife's Maiden Name:Catherine Cappus.

Died: April 22, 1907

Last Known Address:
1) 384 Hudson Street, Brooklyn, NY
2) 70 Navy Street, Brooklyn NY
3) 30 Navy Street, Brooklyn NY
4) 55 Clermont Street, Brooklyn NY

Last Pension Rate: For Catherine 8.00 last paid on November 4, 1892.

Children:
1) John H.: Born June 1861 (married Elizabeth Schlusser)
2) Charles A.: Born September 1863 (married Sadie Hitchcock)
3) Rosanna: Born 1866 (married Daniels)
4) William: Born August 27, 1868 ( married Annie Moore)
5) Charlotte: Born December 7, 1871 (died December 19, 1871)
6) Mary H: Born February 9, 1873 (married Mathews)
7) Gilbert Harrison: Born July 10, 1875 (married Catherine McLaughlin


  • John is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery Brooklyn, NY, Sec 3 Lot 211.
  • Contact John Jackson's descendant Marge Oppold
  • Sources:
    The History of the Fighting Fourteenth by Tevis & Marquis.

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