This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stockport001 Surnames: Jackson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.jackson/12799.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Emil I. Jackson (1920-1965), first son of Ingman H. Jackson // Emil I. Jackson, the eldest son of Ingman H. Jackson and his wife Emma, was born in 1920 in Minnesota. The 1920 census shows Ingman Jackson and his wife "Ema" living in Soler, Roseau County, Minnesota. The 1930 census, taken on April 22 locally, shows 10 year old Emil living in the Opheim school district in Valley County, Montana. Ingman (38) and Emma (27) had been married for about 11 years. Both were literate and spoke English. According to the census, Emil had three younger sisters and a younger brother: Genevive E. Jackson (8), Manford J. Jackson (7), Jeanette A. Jackson (2), and Clarice A. Jackson (4 months). Jeanette was born in Montana, but the rest (including the youngest if we believe the census) were born in Minnesota. Ingman's parents were both born in Norway, according to the census, and Emma's parents were both born in Czechoslovakia. Ingman was a farmer, and the family lived on the farm. Before World War II, Emil worked on his father's farm. He enlisted as a Private in the Army Air Corps at Missoula, Montana, in Daniels County, on October 22, 1941. He'd had one year of high school and was single when he enlisted. His Army Serial Number is 19055319. Emil was 70" (5 ft. 10 in.) tall and 160 pounds when he enlisted. Emil served as a crew member on B-24s in the 7th Air Force in the Central Pacific. More details and possibly photos are available and can be provided. Records show that an Emil I. Jackson who was born in 1920 died on May 1, 1965, in Daniels County, Montana, where he resided. He was married or separated when he died. 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.