This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kansasjim1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.jackson/6180.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct decendent of edward Jackson so mentioned ----- " In my family history records search through many Generations i have found that i was related as a direct decendant of EDWARD JACKSON Born 1602 Stepney Whitechapel , London England . He was the Son of Christofer Jackson He Moved from England to Newton Massachusetts in 1643 ,, He was Freeman 1645 ; Selectman ; Deputy to the Genral Court 18 sessions ; aid of the Apostle Elliot in Evangelism of the Indians . He purchased a 500 acre Farm from Gov. Bradstreet for 140 pounds , which had been sold to Gov. Bradstreet for 6 cows in 1638 . Edward Jackson was one of a committee of 4 to lay out highways in the Village of Newton. In 1657 Edward Jackson Donated 400 acres to Harvard college. He died June 17 , 1681 In his Will dated11 june 1681 he Beq. to wife , Children , inlaws , Friends, step-children , to the Use of the ministry , to the college .,,,,,, I have an almost complete Record of his 2 wives and Children if needed My! name is James Louis Davis He would have been on My Great Grandmothers side of the Family in my reading of the website wiki i have found no references to these facts and Hope they fill in some lost information If you need to contact me i can be E-mailed at [email protected] --Thankyou --Jim-- " i have a Long list in my family tree . 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.