Louis B. Jackson
Louis B. Jackson, a prominent citizen and representative farmer and stock raiser, of Troy Township, where he owns a valuable farm of 260 acres, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, January 4, 1853, and is a son of James B. and Sarah (Bush) Jackson.
The late James B. Jackson, whose death took place in March, 1904, was born in New York and was 16 years of age when he accompanied his parents to Delaware County, where he lived to the venerable age of 80 years, passing away at Delaware. He is survived by his widow, who resides in Delaware and who has reached her 81st year. Mr. Jackson was a valued member of the Presbyterian Church. He was well and favorably known all through Troy Township and is kindly remembered by old friends of many years standing.
Louis B. Jackson was reared in Troy Township, where he obtained his early education, and he later attended the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. Since completing his studies he has given his attention to agricultural pursuits. The present farm was formerly the property of his maternal grandfather, Hon. David Bush, who was a man of large fortune and of political prominence, serving in the Ohio State Legislature. He died in 1867.
On May 3, 1888, Louis B. Jackson was married to Ida Ford, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, and is a daughter of the late Thomas Ford, a former resident of Delaware County. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have two children—Jennie J. and Walter F.
In politics. Mr. Jackson supports the candidates of the Republican party and he has served as township clerk. He is one of the leading members of Troy Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church and has served as a trustee of the same. He takes much interest in school advancement and in public improvements and in all that concerns the best welfare of his community, at the same time setting an example along the lines of progressive agriculture.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908