Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Trimble Co.

JOEL JACKSON was born in Trimble County, Ky., the third of five children
born to Joel and Nancy (Head) Jackson.  Joel Jackson came to Kentucky at an
early day with his parents, settled new New Castle, Ky., and followed
farming all his life, and died there in 1833.  His wife was the daughter
of Joel Head, was born in Virginia, and died near New Castle, in Henry in
1846.  Our subject was reared on the farm, and educated at the common
schools.  He chose farming for his vocation, at which he has been very
successful, owning 136 acres of land near Bedford, and also devotes some
time to stock raising.  December 16, 1836, he married Lucy A., daughter of
John and Mary A. Wright, natives of Virginia, but early settlers of
Kentucky.  They have a family of four daughters and three sons: Susan E.,
Joel S., Mary M., John W. Nancy C., James and Frances.  The family are
members of the Baptist Church.  Politically Mr. Jackson is a Democrat.

Jackson Head Wright
=
Newcastle-Henry-KY VA

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