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The Pringle Tree, a large hollow Sycamore tree, where John Jackson made his tomahawk claim in 1768. Photo taken in 2018.
In 1768, the immigrant, John JACKSON, with his sons, George and Edward, crossed the Alleghany Mountains into the unbroken wilderness of now West Virginia. John made a tomahawk claim for his homestead at the Pringle Tree, near the mouth of Turkey Run, where it empties into the Buckhannon River, near present day city of Buckhannon in Upshur County, WV. His was one of the first three families to settle in this region.
What is the Jackson Brigade Corporation?
The Jackson Brigade Corporation is a genealogical association for descendants of the immigrants John JACKSON (c 1715 – 1801) and Elizabeth (CUMMINS) JACKSON (c 1729 – 1825).
Beginning of Jackson Brigade Corporation
The Jackson Brigade Corporation was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation 24 March 1992 in the state of West Virginia by some descendants of Col. Edward Jackson and his brother John Jackson, Jr. The corporation was designed to include any interested descendants of John and Elizabeth (Cummins) Jackson and other interested persons as members.
Purposes of Jackson Brigade Corporation
The purposes of the Jackson Brigade Corporation are:
1. To research, preserve and exchange genealogical information about the family who are descendants of John and Elizabeth (Cummins) Jackson; and to strengthen family ties.
2. To publish the publication called the Jackson Brigade Quarterly (currently suspended).
3. To hold reunions on a periodic basis.
4. To receive gifts and bequests for the support of the Jackson Brigade Corporation.