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Submitted: 3/17/09 • Approved: 11/28/09 • Last Updated: 11/1/12 • R2872-G2872
n memory of Col. Giles Jackson. Chief of Staff of Gen. Horatio Gates at the battle of Saratoga, Oct. 7, 1777, and author and engrosser of the articles of Capitulation under which Gen. Burgoyne surrendered. He was at the Battle of Bunker Hill 1775, White Plains 1776, Monmouth 1778, where he received commendation for his brave stand. His regiment was the first to enter Boston after the evacuation by the British, March 17, 1776. He was a brave soldier, true patriot, wise counselor and friend in private life. A man of commanding influence in public affairs in his day and generation. Born at Weston, Mass. 1738, Died 1810.
Monument erected by his grandson
Dr. James Caleb Jackson, Dansville, N.Y.
and his great grandsons
Dr. James H. Jackson, Dansville, N.Y.
Dr. John Jackson Orton, Lakeville, Conn.
and his great great grandson
Dr. James Arthur Jackson, Dansville, N.Y.
Contributed on 3/17/09 by jshuck
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