Jackson Brigade president Ed Clark writes : “Anna and her sister Elsie came to several reunions with my parents. My father, Ray [Clark], and Anna Lee were first cousins. Their grandfather was Freemont Jackson from Ritchie County WV. [Freemont, Ulysees S Jackson, Henry Jackson Jr, Henry Jackson, John & Elizabeth].” Ed Clark sent the following […]
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Dr. Patricia “Patty” Mae (Mace) Leonard, 84, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with the Lord Jesus, Oct. 25, 2023, in the care of Gilchrist Center in Columbia. Born Jan. 14, 1939, in Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Harold and Goldie Elizabeth (Corathers) Mace. Patty grew up in LaVale, and […]
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Pdf file of Cynthia Parrill’s slides of her DNA presentation she gave at the Jackson Brigade Reunion on August 17, 2024 (41 pages). Genetic Genealogy Concepts by Cynthia Parrill 17 Aug 2024 Submitted by Cynthia Parrill
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Sara Elizabeth (Jackson) Eccleston, age 84, of Boothwyn, PA passed away on August 5, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Jackson’s Mill, WV, she moved to Middle River, MD, graduated from Kenwood Senior High School in 1957, and attended Baltimore Business and Baltimore Institute. Sara attended DCCC and was on the Dean’s list while she […]
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David Edward “Davy” Jackson (1788–1837), son of Edward, was a famous fur trader in the Northwest. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is named after him. He was one of those who opened the Oregon Trail having explored many connecting valleys in his life as a trapper. Jedediah Smith, Davy Jackson and William Sublette bought the three year old Rocky Mountain Fur Company in 1826, […]
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Judith Anne (Woodyard) Leep, beloved wife of John Hugh Leep of Vienna, WV, passed into glory on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1939, the youngest daughter of Richard L Woodyard and Reta Taylor Woodyard. On January 31, 1959, she married the love of her life, John Hugh Leep. Judy taught […]
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Vickey Lane Russell, 70, of Springfield[, MO] passed away surrounded by her family Friday, September 8, 2023. Vickey Lane Russell was born November 11, 1952, the daughter of Roy and Thelma (Gideon) Clark. Vickey married Stanley Russell in October 1989 in Taneyville, MO. She loved singing and had a beautiful voice. Her absolute favorite holiday […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Lee Mick, 62, of Weston. He passed at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Weston on July 24, 1961, Randy was a son of the late Willie Mick Sr. and Betty Bowman Mick. In addition […]
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Jerry Randall Jackson, age 75 of Harrisville, WV passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer on May 18, 2024. He was born Sept 18, 1948 to the late Gould & Edna Jackson of Petroleum, WV. He served as a marine in the Vietnam war. Also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, […]
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