- HON. JAMES JACKSON - Hon. James Jackson Portrait and Headstone Photos from Cindy Robinett (Find-A-Grave) The memory of James Jackson will linger long in Lauderdale. He was a native of Ireland, and born in the year 1784. His parents were in comfortable circumstances, and the wife well educated. About the time he attained to manhood, he came to America, and settled in Nashville, Tennessee, as merchant. He acquired property rapidly, and made numerous friends. Among them was Gen. Andrew Jackson, who prize him highly, but from whom he was estranged by a domestic incident. In 1821 he came to this county and engaged in planting; and at his home, "The Forks" of Cypress, he despensed a princely hospitality till his death. In 1822 he entered public life as a member of the general assembly, an served the county in both branches. He was president of the senate in 1830. His party were in a minority in the county and he was twice beaten for the senate by Hon. Hugh McVay He died in the year 1840. Mr. Jackson was large and portly with very handsome features. He was possessed of great energy, tact, and judgment, which, added to an open and manly deportment, wealth, and liberality, gave him extensive popularity and influence. He was a patron of the turf, and imported a large number of horses into the South, whose qualities he tested on all the favorite courses. His wife was Mrs. McCulloch (nee Moore) of Tennessee. Of his several children. Hon. William M. Jackson has represented Franklin in both branches of the general assembly. Alabama - Her Resources & History by Willis Brewer 1872 James Jackson the son of Hon. James Jackson, is a native and resident of Lauderdale. He entered the service of his State as a private in the 4th Alabama Infantry, and was shot through the lungs at the first battle of Manassas. A few months later he became lieutenant colonel of the 27th Alabama. At Fort Donelson, where the regiment served with courage, he was captured, and not exchanged for seven months. He then became colonel by the death of Col. Hughes, and led the regiment during the remainder of its proud career. At Kennesaw he lost an arm, which disabled him for some time. He was commanding the brigade in North Carolina when Gen. Johnston surrendered. The same year he was elected to the senate, and served till 1867. Col. Jackson is of ordinary stature, and reserved demeanor. His energy and decision of purpose are noteworthy traits. He prefers deeds to words. Alabama - Her Resources & History by Willis Brewer 1872