Biographies - Elmira Township

Adam Jackson, son of Thomas and Isabella (Hyslop) Jackson, and grandson of Adam and Ellen Jackson, was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, August 9, 1831, of which county his people were natives.

One of his uncles served under Wellington at Waterloo.

His father was married in 1827. They were the parents of eight children, namely: Betty, married here; Adam, above named, William and John, married, citizens of this township; James, killed during the Rebellion ; Walter, deceased; David residing here, and Ellen, married in Toulon Township.

Thomas Jackson came to America with his family in 1850, purchased 106 acres of land here, and was engaged in farming and stock-growing until his death, August 6, 1855. His wife still lives here with one of her sons, at an advanced age.

Adam Jackson's boyhood was passed as a Scottish shepherd. On coming here he assisted his father in making the family home.

On March 20, 1862, he married Miss Agnes, daughter of Thomas and Janet (Scott) Murray, natives of Scotland, who immigrated hither. The same year he purchased 160 acres of land, erected a house thereon, and here has resided down to the present time.

Of their fifteen children, ten are living, the eldest, Janet, being married and a resident of this township.

Mr. Jackson, in business matters, has devoted his attention solely to farming. He has never been a member of a secret society, but for twenty-four years has been a consistent member of the United Presbyterian church. He has served as director of his school district for several years. In political affairs he votes with the Republican party.