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J. O. Jackson, liveryman and merchant, Blanchard Springs, Ark. It is essential that in a city of Blanchard Springs proportions and importance livery establishments should be represented. Happily a prominent one is conducted by Mr. Jackson, who is an active citizen in all respects. This gentleman was born in Louisiana in 1853, and was the third of ten children born to Nathan and Jane (William) Jackson, natives of Kentucky and Louisiana, respectively. The father was reared in the Blue-Grass State, moved to Louisiana in his youth, and was there married and followed farming. In 1861 he removed to Calhoun County, and there his death occurred in February, 1866. The following year, in May, 1867, his widow also died, and the large family of children were left orphans. J. O. Jackson and an older brother, Joe, went to Kentucky and found a home with their grandfather, who had been a soldier in the War of 1812. J. O. Jackson remained with his grandfather for eight years, and during that time became thoroughly familiar with the duties of the farm. In 1872 he was married to Miss Lorena Smith, a native of Kentucky, remained in Kentucky three years afterward, and then came to Arkansas, settling in Calhoun County. Later he bought a farm in Champagnolle Township, remained there until 1881, and then had the misfortune to lose his wife, who died leaving three children: Jane, Ida and James Gus (all living). Mr. Jackson sold his farm at this time and removed to Union County, settling at Blanchard Springs, where he engaged in business for a time. He followed teaming for a time, running wagons to the river and Camden, and also handled considerable stock. He was married, the second time, October 4, 1887, to Miss Ada Cater, a native of Drew County, this State, and their marriage has been blessed by the birth of one child, Owen, who was born on January 1, 1889. The family are members of the Baptist Church.