Leon Orsly Jackson (1911 - 1984)

Born 5 Mar 1911 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, United States

Ancestors

Died 22 Aug 1984 at age 73 in Orwell, Addison, Vermont, United States

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Biography

Leon Jackson is a part of US Black heritage.

Leon, a son of Horace Sam Jackson & Ada Julia Fisk, was born on 5 March 1911 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, United States.^[1][2][3][4]

Leon married Florence Evelyn Reynolds (age 19) on 29 August 1933 in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States.^[5][6][7]

Leon's daughter Melba Ann Jackson was born on 21 November 1933 in Ludlow, Vermont.^[8][9]

Leon's daughter Betty Arline Jackson was born on 2 January 1936 in Ludlow, Vermont.^[10][11]

Leon was a Mechanic for Curtis and Benson Garage and Auto Repair in Rutland. Vermont

In the 1940 U.S Census for Clarendon, Vermont, Leon (age 28) was the married head of household.^[12]

On 16 October 1940 Leon registered for the draft of World War II. He was employed in Rutland by Curtis and Benson Garage and Auto Repair.^[13][14] It is not known if he served during the war.

Leon's son Leon Edward Jackson was born on 15 October 1947 in Rutland, Vermont.^[15][16]

Leon's daughter Leona Mae Jackson was born on 20 February 1950 in Rutland, Vermont.^[17][18]

In the 1950 census, Leon was a farmer and a mechanic and was the married head of household in Rutland, Vermont.^[19]

Leon died (age 73) on 22 August 1984 in Orwell, Addison, Vermont, United States.^[20][21]

Sources

1. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005204334; FHL microfilm: 002032735; Image number: 1042
   FamilySearch Record: 2V32-5G8 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GB22-VL3
   Leon Orsly Jackson was born on 5 Mar 1911, son of Horace Sam Jackson & Ada Julia Fisk, in Pawlet, Vermont, United States.
2. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
   citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
   FamilySearch Record: KFYG-7M2 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   Leon Orsly Jackson was born on 5 Mar 1911, son of Horace Lern Jackson & Fisk, in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
3. ↑ "Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1732-2005"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005468586; Image number: 327
   FamilySearch Record: QPQP-47YN (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-8999-B7J8
   Leon Orsby Jackson was born on 5 Mar 1911 in Vermont, United States.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 64; Digital film/folder number: 004955287; FHL microfilm: 2342166; Image number: 81; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03751-4
   FamilySearch Record: XMZD-VV5 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RCK-SCC
   Leon O Jackson (19), single son, in the household of Horace S Jackson (43) in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States. Born in Vermont.
5. ↑ "Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1732-2005"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005486456; Image number: 646
   FamilySearch Record: QPQY-46R4 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-899C-BSXT
   Leon Orsey Jackson (22) married Florence Evelyn Reynolds (19) on 29 Aug 1933 in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
6. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
   citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
   FamilySearch Record: KNSF-TVC (accessed 14 February 2024)
   Leon Orsey Jackson married Florence Evelyn Reynolds (19) on 6 Sep 1933 in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
7. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005270054; FHL microfilm: 002051100; Image number: 898
   FamilySearch Record: 2VQ2-T42 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81JL-DGJ
   Leon Orsey Jackson married Florence Evelyn Reynolds on 6 Sep 1933 in Ludlow, United States.
8. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005204334; FHL microfilm: 002032735; Image number: 1140
   FamilySearch Record: 2V32-5P2 (accessed 14 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B22-VHD
   Melba Ann Jackson was born to Leon O Jackson on 21 Nov 1933 in Ludlow, United States.
9. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
   citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
   FamilySearch Record: KFYG-7LV (accessed 14 February 2024)
   Melba Ann Jackson was born to Leon O Jackson on 21 Nov 1933 in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
10. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005204334; FHL microfilm: 002032735; Image number: 587
    FamilySearch Record: 2V32-R31 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B22-KKQ
    Betty Arline Jackson was born to Leon O Jackson on 2 Jan 1936 in Ludlow, United States.
11. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
    citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
    FamilySearch Record: KFYG-3ZB (accessed 14 February 2024)
    Betty Arline Jackson was born to Leon O Jackson on 2 Jan 1936 in Ludlow, Windsor, Vermont, United States.
12. ↑ United States Census, 1940"
    married head of household in Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 005461783; Image number: 171; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: VYHF-HXX (accessed 14 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-24W
    Leon O Jackson (28), married head of household in Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont, United States. Born in Vermont.
13. ↑ "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Vermont, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #269614052 (accessed 7 May 2024)
    Name: Leon Orsey Jackson; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 29; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 5 Mar 1911; Birth Place: W. Pawlet, Vermont; Residence Place: No. Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA; Employer: Curtis and Benson; Height: 5 - 9"; Weight: 165; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Mrs Florence Evelyn Jackson;
    Household Members (Name) Relationship:
    Leon Orsey Jackson Self (Head)
    Florence Evelyn Jackson Wife.
14. ↑ "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Rutland Daily Herald; Publication Date: 23 Aug 1984; Publication Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/534668455/?article=54091074-7df5-4860-ba75-631119e01f28&focus=0.35703027,0.39864367,0.5103778,0.5285614&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #571237503 (accessed 7 May 2024)
    Name: Leon O. Jackson; Gender: Male; Death Age: 73; Birth Date: 5 Mar 1911; Birth Place: West Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA; Residence Place: Orwell, Addison, Vermont, USA; Death Date: Abt 1984; Death Place: Orwell, Addison, Vermont, USA; Obituary Date: 23 Aug 1984; Obituary Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA; Newspaper Title: Rutland Daily Herald; Father: Horace S. Jackson; Spouse: Florence Jackson; Child: Leon E. Jackson Melba Champine Betty Thurston Leona M.
15. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
    citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
    FamilySearch Record: KFRY-CYL (accessed 14 February 2024)
    Leon Edward Jackson was born to Leon Orsey Jackson on 15 Oct 1947 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
16. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004928016; FHL microfilm: 1991390; Image number: 1464; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I11429-9
    FamilySearch Record: VNRW-DRN (accessed 14 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G51X-PD9
    Leon Edward Jackson was born to Leon Orsey Jackson on 15 Oct 1947 in Rutland, Vermont, United States.
17. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004928016; FHL microfilm: 1991390; Image number: 1466; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I11429-9
    FamilySearch Record: VNRW-DRK (accessed 14 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G51X-PGM
    Leona Mae Jackson was born to Leon Orsey Jackson on 20 Feb 1950 in Rutland, Vermont, United States.
18. ↑ "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2008"
    citing Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington and New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston
    FamilySearch Record: KFRY-CY5 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    Leona Mae Jackson was born to Leon Orsey Jackson on 20 Feb 1950 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
19. ↑ "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 2; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 109035891; Image number: 3
    FamilySearch Record: 6XLW-52R7 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQH4-W8F9
    Leon O Jackson (39), married, Mechanic Farm, head of household in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States. Born in Vermont.
20. ↑ "Rutland Daily Herald". Published on 23 Aug 1984, Thursday ·Page 11
21. ↑ "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Rutland Daily Herald; Publication Date: 24 Aug 1984; Publication Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/534668651/?article=2a46ef46-aa13-468d-8bd8-d4f799222794&focus=0.19349515,0.8455555,0.34646007,0.91097593&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #577832361 (accessed 7 May 2024)
    Name: Leon O. Jackson; Gender: Male; Death Age: 73; Birth Date: abt 1911; Residence Place: Orwell, Addison, Vermont, USA; Death Date: Abt 1984; Death Place: Orwell, Addison, Vermont, USA; Obituary Date: 24 Aug 1984; Obituary Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA; Newspaper Title: Rutland Daily Herald.