Dr. John Jackson

Professor of Geography.

Dr. Jackson

Professor Jackson at his desk.

Reflections upon the late correspondence between Mr. Secretary Smith, and Francis James Jackson, esq., Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty /

Originally published in the Federal Republican of Baltimore.

Resolutions reported by the Military Committee, expressive of the thanks of Congress to Major General Jackson, and the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct, in the defence of New Orleans.--

February 13, 1815. Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.

Reflections upon the late correspondence between Mr. Secretary Smith, and Francis James Jackson, esq., Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty

Originally published in the Federal Republican of Baltimore. Printed by Benjamin Edes

Resolutions reported by the Military Committee, expressive of the thanks of Congress to Major General Jackson, and the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct, in the defence of New Orleans

February 13, 1815. Printed by order of the Senate of the United States. Printed by Roger C. Weightman

John N. Jackson papers, 1960-1989, n.d.

John N. Jackson was born in Nottingham, England in 1926. He developed a passion for landforms and geography from his father, a high school math and science teacher who had studied geology. During the Second World War, he served in the British Navy. He received his BA from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD from the University of Manchester. After spending a year as a visiting professor at the University of British Columbia, he was hired in 1965 as the founding head of the Geography Department at Brock University. He taught at Brock for more than 25 years, immersing himself in the geography and history of the Niagara area. He became particularly interested in the history of the Welland Canals. He authored 20 books on various topics, including land use in Niagara, the history of St. Catharines, the Welland Canal, and railways in the Niagara Peninsula. He died in 2010, at the age of 84.

Indenture of Land Sold by John Robertson to John Jackson

Indenture regarding land sold by John Robertson of Niagara to John Jackson of Niagara. This transaction is for part of Lot no. 93 in Niagara Township. This document was registered in the Lincoln and Haldimand Registry on September 10, 1823 in Book J folio 322 - instrument no. 6357. Date of transaction was May 5, 1823.

Indenture between David Secord and John Jackson

Indenture between David Secord of Niagara Township and John Jackson of Niagara Township regarding the sale of part of Lot no. 90 situated in St. Davids, June 10, 1825.

Indenture between Stroughton Moore and George Jackson

Indenture of bargain and sale between Stroughton Moore of St. Davids and George Jackson of St. Davids for part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 10.818, July 27, 1835.

Indenture between George Jackson and William Woodruff

Indenture of bargain and sale between George Jackson of Saint Davids and William Woodruff of St. Davids regarding the sale of part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 12.482, March 21, 1839.

Indenture between Joseph Jackson and William Woodruff (B)

Indenture of bargain and sale between Joseph Jackson of Buffalo, New York and William Woodruff of St. Davids regarding Lot no. 90 in Niagara Township. This was registered in the County of Lincoln on April 30, 1842 in Book B, folio 299. The instrument no. is 732. It was written 17 March 1842.

Indenture between Joseph Jackson and William Woodruff (A)

Indenture of bargain and sale between Joseph Jackson of Buffalo, New York and William Woodruff of St. Davids regarding Lot no. 90 in St. Davids. This was registered in the County of Lincoln on April 30, 1842 in book B, folio 300. The instrument no. is 733. It was written 17 march 1842.

Notice to appear for Jury Duty in the Dispute between Stephen Jackson and Caleb Garion (Plaintiffs) and William Woodruff (Defendent)

Notice to appear for jury duty in the dispute between Stephen Jackson and Caleb Garion (plaintiffs) and William Woodruff (defendant) regarding the mill of the late John Jackson and the title deeds of the said property and the family bible of the late John Jackson containing the registry and births of his family. This is a 1 page printed document, Sept. 6, 1848.

Letter addressed to Jeremiah Jackson of Wall Street, New York from his brother A. Jackson, Austin, Texas

Letter addressed to Jeremiah Jackson of Wall Street, New York from his brother A. Jackson, Austin, Texas. This letter introduces his brother A, Jackson to Mr. Collier. Mr. Collier delivered the letter on his way home to St. Catharines, April 14, 1845.