Martha Ann Jackson

Notes:

Martha Ann Jackson, d/o James Samuel and Judith Emmerson Jackson is the niece of Levi Jackson. Levi and his wife Ann Emmerson (sister to Martha's mother, Judith) had no children of their own and reared Judith's children after her death in circa 1828. Martha too, was probably in their household in the 1830 Census which shows one female child age 10-15 along with 6 other children. Levi and Ann had no children. Presumably these children are those of Ann's sister. It is likely that Martha named her eldest son, Levi for her uncle who helped raise her.
At the time of the 1880 Census they were living in Franklin Co., next door to Susan Bryant, proven to be a daughter of James, (sister of Martha Ann) Martha Ann is named for her mother's grandmother, Martha Walker.

Buried:
The 'modern' marker for Allen Gilmer and Martha Ann Jackson Reynolds was installed by Mrs. Ruth Mae Reynolds Marlowe, d/o William Barton "Bart" and Nancy "Nannie" Reynolds. Martha Ann Jackson was Ruth's grandmother.

Martha Ann Jackson is the daughter of James Samuel Jackson and Judith Emmerson. Judith Emmerson is the daughter of John Emmerson. Judith Emmerson DOB of 1787 is from an entry in the LDS IGI. She was deceased by Jan 1833 when James Jackson married a second time and two of her younger children were in the household of her sister and brother-in-law Anne Emmerson Jackson and Levi Jackson.

Martha married Allen Gilmer Reynolds on 24 May 1843 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Allen (son of John Devin Reynolds and Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott) was born on 10 Oct 1818 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 06 Jul 1887 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1860 Census VA Franklin Co VA SW district
HH 663 661
Allen G Reynolds 42
Martha A 42
Chesley 23
James S 18
William B 12
Tabitha Ann 14
Permelia E 8
Texanna F 7
John H 5
Cephas W 2

1. Levi C. Reynolds was born on 02 Feb 1837 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 15 Apr 1916 in North East, Cecil County, Maryland.
2. James Samuel "Jim" Reynolds was born on 11 Mar 1844 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 07 Apr 1907 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in John Levy's place,now Frederick Lynn Reynolds, grandson of JLR.
3. Tabitha Ann Reynolds was born on 22 Sep 1846 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1878 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
4. William Barton "Bart" Reynolds was born on 28 Sep 1848 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 06 Sep 1919 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Private Cemetery on Reynolds Farm.
5. Mary Permelia Elizabeth Reynolds was born on 31 Jan 1851 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 06 Sep 1929 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in James S. Reynolds Family Cemetery Callands, Virginia.
6. John Henry Reynolds was born on 02 May 1855 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 27 Jul 1918 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
7. Cephus Wilson Reynolds was born on 24 Jul 1858 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 21 Jun 1893 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
8. Texanna Reynolds was born on 22 Apr 1853 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died before 1878 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Notes:

25 Nov 1844 James Bowling sold James Jackson 30 acres and 11 years after his marriage to Polly Stowe.
His estate was appraised January 1848 (Pitts Order Book 39, page 358).
~ Death date fro Pitts Order Book 13, pages 312 and 313. John J. Bryant was appointed administrator of the estate 18 Oct 1847.

James married Judith Emmerson on 30 Dec 1813 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Judith (daughter of John Emmerson, Sr. and Ann Mrs. John Emmerson) was born about 1787 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died before 1833 in Prob. Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Ephram married Martha Mrs. Ephram Jackson before 1790. Martha was born after 1755; died after 1830. [Group Sheet]

John married Ann Mrs. John Emmerson in c 1764. Ann was born in c 1745; died after 1818. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John Jackson, Sr. lived on Terrible Creek, Halifax County, Virginia. He was there at least by 1763 when he bought the land described below. Deed: Martin Brown of Halifax County sells to John Jackson of the same county 248 acres on the north fork of Terrible Creek, beginning at William Russell's, Givens line, John Sparrows - signed by Martin W. Brown, his wife Mary acknowledges her dower. Witness by James Bates, James Leek, William Leek, December 15, 1763 (3rd year of the reign of George 3rd.) (Halifax DB 4, page 443). This is the same land he gave to his sons John Jr. and Ephraim.

Deed: September 19, 1771, 248 acres Terrible Creek, John Jackson of Halifax County to Ephraim Jackson, same county, 248 acres branch of Terrible Creek, granted to Martin Brown by Letters Patent 16 August 1756 and sold to John Jackson, father to above named John and Ephraim Jackson and deeded to him. Signed John Jackson. Witnesses: George Watkins, John Leak, Micajah Watkins, Wm Lawson, John Milner. Recorded September 19, 1771 (Halifax DB 8, page 260)
Hannah was his widow and she retained her dower right to one-third of the 248 acres which amounted to 80 acres. She shows up on the Halifax County tax lists until 1800. Because she was a widow she paid no taxes. There was another John Jackson in Halifax County at the same time, which greatly increases the research difficulties. He was from Amelia/Prince Edward and his family has been well researched.

John married Hannah Mrs. John Jackson before 1750. Hannah died about 1800 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hannah Jackson's age is estimated from the fact that John, Jr., her presumed son was born before 1750. She lived until about 1800 when she went off the tax rolls - although she never paid taxes because she was a widow.

Notes:

The Emersons of Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Their Descendants by Craig C. Emerson October 27, 1978 obtained from Virginia Genealogical Society P. O. Box 1397 Richmond, Virginia 23211; Research by Craig C. Emerson: Thomas Emerson was married twice. He had six children with his first wife, Martha and one child by his second wife Judith. Samuel Emerson (Mildred Potter); Henry Emerson (Elizabeth Garell); Thomas Emerson (Linny _____); John Emerson (Ann ______) Jane Emerson (John Furlong); Mary Emerson (Christopher Norton); and Judith's child, Elizabeth Emerson (__________). Of these children, Samuel and John were the only ones who came to Pittsylvania Co. Samuel did not stay very long as he moved on to Kentucky. John, However, settled in Pittsylvania County and had many descendants.

Thomas married Martha Walker in c 1730 in Prob. Goochland, Albemarle Co., Virginia. Martha was born about 1710; died after 1757 in Goochland, Albemarle Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]