Uriel Jackson

on of Daniel Jackson and Ann Crosby, and husband of Mary C. (Polly) Tomlin, whom he married in Knox Co., TN, in 1819. Both Uriel and Polly are said to have been of Cherokee ancestry. Uriel served as a soldier under Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812; he was at the Battle of New Orleans. Some sources call him a Cherokee scout for Jackson. He was the father of at least eight children: John Thomas; Hannah Ann; Joshua Barton; Margaret Ann (Meg); Nancy E.; Deborah Frances; Christian Uriel; and Mary Louise. In 1824, the Jacksons moved to MO, where they first resided in Lafayette Co. and later in Columbus Twp., Johnson Co. He reportedly built and operated the first grist mill in Johnson Co. Apparently, he was also known as "Cuss Jackson" and "Uncle Coz."