This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgeorgein Surnames: Jackson, Reeves Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.sal.general/6605.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply. The fact is I'm actually working on a lead that might not pan out. Family lore has James Jackson as being convicted of Crimes Against the Realm (actual crime unknown), losing his citizenship, being deported to Canada, and changing his name. Any one that knew the true family name is long gone. All I have been able to find is his probable marriage certificate. The marriage of James Jackson and Sarah Ann Reeves was in Ontario, Church of England, 18 Jul 1886. She lists her age as 29, parents as Thomas & Margaret, and place of birth as Shopshire England. The names/ages of this couple and his occupation match later census data in Ohio I am positive is accurate........I have tried to find a list of what is considered Crimes Against the Realm with little success. Any one know if these are political crimes? how common this charge is? It is also said that he offered my grandfather $10,000 to join the British forces at the start of WWI. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.