This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jackson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xgk.2ACEB/7529 Message Board Post: John Elijah and Margarete Jane Jackson and children: Thomas, Watson, Shad, Eveline, and one or two others came from Virginia, (possibily Grayson Co.) in the early 1830's. He operated a ferry in Blount Co., Al. Any information on these people would be appreciated.