“JACKSON TOWNSHIP

In other portions of this history Jackson township is referred to at considerable length.  Until 1839, after many pioneers had located there, the township was known by the name of Indian Creek.  The townships of Jackson and Sampsell were, in an early day, closely allied and at the present day are almost closely related as  ‘twin sisters.’  Jackson township, on account of an abundance of timer, wild game and bees, together with numerous springs of pure water, first attracted the early pioneers to that part of the county.  The township was first settled by Kentuckians, a hospitable, honest class of people and their offspring are in a majority of the residents of the township today.  When reference is made to the ‘forks of the rive,’ it is generally understood that the territory referred to is Jackson township.  The first settlers, whose names are given elsewhere in this volume, made settlement in Jackson township in the year 1833.  The territory settled up rapidly, but like other sections, the land was not open for entry until some years later.  Only a few names of the early settlers are given here:… Rice Ware…”

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