C. M. JACKSON, hotel, Potosi; born Jan. 27, 1816, at Muhlenburg (Co.), Ky., son of Jesse and Hannah (nee Rhodes) Jackson; came to Dubuque May 13, 1835, where he remained one year, then came over and engaged in lead mining eight years, then went to his farm of 300 acres of land on Sections 2 and 3. Was married at Lancaster Dec. 22, 1846, by Robert Glenn, Esq., to Martha A. O., daughter of Francis and Nevel Bonham; has nine children living (lost two) - Ann Eliza, wife of Mr. Spaulding, now on the farm; Lurah, wife of Mr. Hunt, in the store at Potosi; Jennette, Mrs. Kinney, of Potosi; Adella, Minnie, Mattie, Mertie, Willie, Jessie. Went to California in 1850, remained two years, mining with fair successs. Has kept hotel in Potosi seven years, and is member of firm of Hunt & Jackson, dealers in hardware, dry goods, boots, shoes, leather, clothing, rubber goods, notions, etc.; carry a large and varied stock, and owns the building. Mrs. Jackson died Nov. 6, 1880.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.