This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: odonj Surnames: Jackson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.jackson/14253.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 500 acres of land Thomas Jackson had was not granted to him directly, but purchased from Ebenezer Pike, a Cork merchant, in 1715 before he came to America. (Philadelphia Deeds, F.7, page 326). 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.