The Death of Elijah Jackson

Elijah Jackson was born between 1791 and 1800 in Anson County, NC, a son of Jesse Jackson and Delilah Meadows. He married Clarissa “Clary” Rushing about 1819. 

Sometime around 1835, the Jackson & Rushing families moved from Anson County to Sumter County, Alabama. This included Elijah’s parents Jesse and Delilah Meadows Jackson and Clarissa’s Mother, Mary Rushing, a widow, and some of her siblings.

Elijah and Clarissa raised a family of seven known children; although some on-line trees have eight children. These children were:
1. Rosanna Jackson, b. abt 1821
2. Frances B. Jackson, b. 1822; wife of Alexander Dallas (Estate Executor)
3. Mary Jane Jackson, b. abt 1827
4. John R. Jackson, b. abt 1830
5. Sarah C. Jackson, abt 1832
6. James M. Jackson, abt.1835
7. William E. Jackson, abt. 1839

As stated previously, some trees also include:
1. Lucinda Jackson, abt 1828

NOTE: Elijah Jackson’s probate file is extensive, but I have not found any mention of a Lucinda Jackson within the file. However, to be fair I must state that I could have missed the name. But, there is no reason for the name to be missed in this next document that lists the heirs-at-law.

This document lists the Widow and six of the seven children I have named above. Also, there is a Lucinda Jackson, age 22, listed in the 1850 household of Stephen Jackson, b. 1800 with wife Emily Wells. 

----------Your petitioner would further shew unto your honor that his intestate died leaving the following heirs to wit: Clarifsa Jackson, Widow of the deceased also Rosanna aged, nineteen year, Mary Jane aged thirteen years; John R. aged nine years; Sarah C. age seven years; James M. aged four years; and William E. aged ten months all minor heirs of said deceased and without guardians -----...
Document can be viewed here:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C958-TR2D?i=157&cat=782688

In late 1839 or early 1840, Elijah Jackson died leaving his wife Clarissa Rushing and 7 named children. An exact death date has not been found for Elijah but the time of his death has been narrowed a specific time period based on indirect evidence recorded in his probate file.

We know that Elijah was treated by a Doctor on the 29th and 30th of December 1839.

We also know that probate action was being executed on his estate by the 17^th January 1840.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C958-TPSQ?cat=782688

Transcription:

The State of Alabama}
Sumter County} I Clarissa Jackson Widow of Elijah Jackson deceased hereby relinquish my right of Administration upon said estates and desire that Letters may be Issued to my trusty friend Alexander Dallas January 17^th 1840.
                                                    Clarifsa Jackson
I also relinquish my right           Jefse Jackson
! also relinquish my right           James Jackson

The State of Alabama}
Sumter County} I John V. Meadow an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County certify that the above was Signed Sealed delivers before me this 17^th strikethrough day of January A.D. 1840. In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this day and date above.
                                                            John P. Meadow, {J.P.}


Based on these two documents we know that Elijah Jackson died in Sumter County, AL between 30 Dec 1839 and 17 January 1840. No tombstone or grave marker has been found for Elijah Jackson.





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[1] https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C958-TP4Y?i=5&cat=782688