Isaac M. Jackson

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per Cherokee Co biographical history of 1889: I. M. JACKSON, dealer in lumber and coal, Marcus, Iowa, is one of the prominent and substantial residents of Cherokee County. He was born in the State of New York, December 28, 1833, and is a son of A. H. and Phoebe (Lawrence) Jackson, also natives of New York. When he was two years old his parents removed to the Western Reserve, in Northeastern Ohio, locating in Summit County. There they spent ten years and then went to Cleveland, Ohio, or what was then known as Ohio City. I. M. was engaged in various avocations, farming, the dairy business, and clerking claiming his attention in turn. At one time his father controlled the Summit Hotel in Ohio City, and during that time he assisted him in carrying on the business. He obtained his education in the common schools with the exception of a commercial course which he took after reaching his majority. In 1857 Mr. Jackson migrated to Illinois, locating at Winnebago; there he remained about fourteen years, having become interested in the saddlery business which he conducted until October, 1871. He then removed to Cherokee County, and settled at Marcus, which was then composed of a railroad depot and a section house. The town lots had been staked off, but were not yet for sale because they had not been recorded. Mr. Jackson had brought material all framed for the construction of a dwelling-house in the village, and was the cause of a vast amount of comment by people passing through on their way West. Immediately upon his arrival Mr. Jackson opened his present business, attending to it in connection with his farming. In 1872 he had pre-empted eighty acres of land in Marcus Township, and had erected a small dwelling for the accommodation of his wife and two children during the summer months; in the fall they removed to their home in Marcus which is one of the neatest and most comfortable in the village. Mr. Jackson has been one of the main factors in building up the town in a business as well as a social way. He has erected several houses, and has owned more residence property than any other one man in the place. He does an extensive business in lumber and coal, carrying a stock of $10,000; his plant is one of the best in the country, covering 500 lineal feet. He owns 324 acres of farm land, five dwellings, one blacksmith shop, a business room and a harness shop. Periodically Mr. Jackson affiliates with the Republican party, and has represented his township officially as trustee. He was united in marriage in 1860 to Miss Clara C. Straw, a native of Canada. They are the parents of two children: Charles, residing in Cherokee County, and Ida, wife of Henry Mankey, living in Marcus. Mr. Jackson's residence in Marcus Township began in its pioneer days; he assisted in the organization of the township, served as its first assessor, was one of the first aldermen, and was one of the first to serve on the School Board. The first school taught in the township was held in his residence.

per S. Phaneuf: . All the Seward Straws are from PA. Joseph & Eliza Straw from NH are in Burritt, Winnebago and they had a dtr in 1842 named Clarrissa, but I can't seem to locate her in 1860. Clarissa's older brother, John, gave his birthplace as Canada; he doesn't show in the 1860 census but does appear in the 1870. My guess would be that Clara & Clarissa are the same gal.

1860 Seward, Winnebago, IL
Isaac and Claria are married and live with his parents and Isaac's sibs: John, Phebe, Frederick and George

1870 Winnebago, Winnebago, IL
Isaac and Clara with ch: Charles 9; Ida 7 and Sherman 7 mos

1880 Marcus, Cherokee, IA
Isaac and Clara with ch: Charles and Ida

1900 Marcus, Cherokee, IA
Isaac b. NY; parents b. VT and Clara b. IL with parents b. NH. Ch: 3/2; m. 40 yrs

1910 Marcus, Cherokee, IA
Isaac b. NY; parents b. NY and Clara b. IL with parents b. NH and Carrie Goodard also in HH

1915 Marcus, IA
Isaac M. Jackson age 81 born NY; married with parents b. CT
Clara C. Jackson age 73 born Il with parents b. ME. she is deaf...

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Isaac married Clara Clymene Straw, daughter of Joseph Straw and Elizabeth Stinson, on 8 Sep 1859 in Winnebago County, Illinois. (Clara Clymene Straw was born on 26 Oct 1841 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, died on 8 Jun 1916 in Marcus, Cherokee County, Iowa and was buried in Marcus-Amherst Cemetery in Cherokee County, Iowa.)